Procurement Engineer Professional

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We are looking for dedicated and talented people who tackle ever-changing challenges, customer needs, and questions from colleagues with clever concepts and creativity. We embrace change and work with curious minds re-inventing the future of work. Join us and let us focus together on what’s truly important: making lives better with new ideas and the latest technology around the world.

Why you’ll love working for Siemens!

Freedom and a healthy work- life balance– Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.
Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale.
Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community.
Participate in our celebrations, social events and offsite business events.
Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get rewards for them!
Diversity and inclusivity focused.

Mission of the Function

Contribute to sustainable Economic Value Added (EVA) by supporting the early integration of preferred suppliers, supplier technologies, and digital innovation into defined projects. Apply Early Supplier Involvement (ESI) methodologies and the Siemens Procurement Sourcing (SPR) Process to Design to Cost (DTC), Redesign to Cost (RDTC), New Product Introduction (NPI), and related cost optimization initiatives. Use digital tools, data analytics, and AI-enabled insights to identify opportunities, improve collaboration, and support timely, fact-based procurement decisions.

What will you do?

Supplier Technology & Innovation

Support the assessment of supplier technical capabilities and the evaluation of relevant market technologies.
Conduct market intelligence and supplier research using digital tools and AI-supported technology scouting methods.
Identify and document supplier-driven ideas that may improve competitiveness, cost, quality, sustainability, or delivery performance.
Coordinate technical discussions with Engineering, Procurement, and suppliers, with guidance on higher-complexity topics.

Cost Optimization & Project Execution

Manage defined workstreams or medium-impact projects related to DTC, RDTC, NPI, and Cost Avoidance Opportunities (CAO).
Support target costing, cost breakdown analysis, and cost optimization activities throughout the product lifecycle.
Use data analytics and AI-supported insights to prepare cost models, identify opportunities, and develop fact-based business cases.
Track project milestones, risks, savings assumptions, and action items; escalate material deviations in a timely manner.
Contribute to complex projects led by senior procurement or cross-functional stakeholders.

Procurement Process Excellence

Apply Siemens Global Procurement Processes within assigned business unit or segment activities.
Execute sourcing activities and action plans that support established KPIs and business objectives.
Maintain clear, accurate, and timely project and sourcing documentation.
Identify practical opportunities for process standardization, digitalization, and automation.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and share lessons learned across the procurement team.

Early Supplier Involvement

Support early supplier involvement in new product design and redesign activities prior to PM150.
Coordinate inputs among Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and suppliers to improve cost, feasibility, quality, and timing.
Use digital collaboration tools and structured data to support transparent decision-making and follow-up.

Digitalization & AI Adoption

Use approved AI and digital procurement solutions to improve research quality, sourcing efficiency, documentation, and productivity.
Apply AI-enabled tools, with appropriate validation, to supplier intelligence, spend analysis, market research, risk monitoring, and opportunity identification.
Support digital transformation initiatives and adoption of standardized tools within Procurement and Supply Chain.
Maintain data quality, confidentiality, and sound professional judgment when using digital or AI-enabled solutions.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain, project support, engineering, manufacturing, or a related environment, including exposure to low-to-medium impact projects.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Working knowledge of project management fundamentals and structured problem-solving methods.
Good analytical, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
Experience using digital tools and analytics platforms to support procurement, sourcing, supplier management, or cost optimization activities.
Familiarity with AI-enabled solutions and the ability to apply them responsibly to research, analysis, documentation, and opportunity identification.
Ability to work independently within a defined scope and escalate risks, decisions, or resource needs appropriately.

Preferred Skills

Exposure to Early Supplier Involvement, Design to Cost, target costing, or value engineering methodologies.
Working knowledge of ERP systems; SAP experience is preferred.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
Basic understanding of global sourcing practices, supplier technology integration, and procurement KPIs.
Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Machine Learning concepts, and digital procurement use cases.
Ability to organize priorities, analyze data, communicate recommendations, and follow through on commitments.

Expected Scope & Autonomy

Owns clearly defined deliverables, analyses, and project workstreams with periodic guidance.
Makes recommendations based on available data and established procurement processes.
Collaborates across functions and influences stakeholders primarily through facts, preparation, and follow-up.
Escalates high-impact commercial, technical, legal, compliance, or supplier-risk decisions to the appropriate senior stakeholder.
Develops toward independent leadership of higher-impact and more complex procurement projects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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