Project Procurement Electrical Engineer

Project Procurement Electrical Engineer (early career role)

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Transform the everyday with us!

Are you looking for a career where you can showcase your technical aptitude and passion for problem solving to ensure your customers can work in a comfortable, safe, and energy-efficient environment? Then look to Siemens!

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Our Culture:

At Siemens, we live and foster an ownership culture, in which every employee takes personal responsibility for our company's success. We trust and empower our leaders to act as owners, advise their teams, and innovate to succeed. We communicate openly and honestly to learn from our failures and celebrate our successes. We recognize individual and team achievements frequently. We invest in our team members, offering a wide variety of internal and external development opportunities.

In this role you will work a Hybrid model splitting time between the office and home.

What you will do for Siemens Smart Infrastructure - Electrification and Automation :

This position requires experience soliciting quotes, negotiating cost reduction price agreements and contracts, sourcing suppliers, addressing supply chain issues and request for information for various project spends relating to electric distribution and automation systems, including both large solutions projects as well as quick turn service projects.

Background and experience in electrical engineering and/or procurement of engineering services, power distribution products like transformers both dry and liquid as well as inverters and reactors.

This role requires interaction with engineering and operations on a technical basis during bid reviews, project review and project progress reviews including mid and upper management.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside the appropriate business personnel (Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Finance.
• Solicitation and evaluation of bids and quotes in coordination with engineering and project management.
• Attaining cost reductions targets both pre and post book
• Developing sourcing strategies and supply base to maturity
• Sourcing and qualifying new sources and expansion of the supply base
• Reduction in 3rd party non-conformance costs
• Supplier delivery and quality performance
• Evaluation and qualification of new and current suppliers
• PO approval and supply contract negotiation

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• College Degree in Electrical Engineering, Business or related field, from an accredited school.
• 1-3 years procurement experience.
• 1-3 years Electrical Distribution Industry and/or related Industry supplier experience.
• Computer skills, including Word, Excel, Power Point (advanced preferred).
• Knowledge of Electrical Distribution project business – its products, systems, and services or related industry
• Prior participation in bid, scope, and project handoff meetings obtaining basic information from prints and/or understanding scope documents.
• Proficient in English both oral and written formats.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• Ability to communicate tactfully and diplomatically in both oral and written formats.
• Dynamic, energetic personality that is self-motivated to succeed.
• Ability to take direction, both from manager and team-members.
• Ability to work with other departments to resolve all issues.
• Ability to work both within a team atmosphere, and be able to work individually, in a fast-paced environment.
• Presentation and Interpersoanl skills is a must
• Positive and Constructive mindset
• Familiarity and experience with project business in Data Center, Utility, Semi conductor, Industrial and Renewable space is a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + commission based on qualifications
• Health, dental, and vision plans with options
• Matching 401(k)
• Competitive paid time off plan, holidays, and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company cell phone and laptop
• Extensive product training and professional career development
• Education and tuition reimbursement programs available
• Overtime, on-call pay, and company uniform and vehicle for eligible positions

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us

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