Materials Interface Engineer

Job description

Based out of the Derby office, the Materials interface engineer is responsible forproviding the interface between design, procurement and installation functions to enable efficient, cost effective ordering and supply of project materials to the correct standard and specification.

Key Responsibilities:

Liaise with all other departments to efficiently control the process of project variations/change.

Interact with design and installation to determine the correct definition of materials required for the project.

Monitor the use and identification of components and parts so that a full audit trial is available on all materials and purchases.

Ensure that all documentation meets and exceeds project requirements including relevant legislation, standards, and guidelines incorporating traceability and quality control.

Liaise with manufacturers and 3rd Party Suppliers to ensure that all products meet the requirement of railway-specific standards.

To develop designated material lists which reflects company/project requirements by consolidating all information into palletised system.

Ensure that all materials ordered have the correctly identified part number via use of the current Business Systems.

To review and ensure that all updated versions from design have been correctly identified and appropriate material changes have been initiated.

Assist in raising Bills of Materials for project civil requirements that are registered on current Business systems at an early stage of the contract so that part numbers can be issued in time before procurement commences.

Liaise with Chippenham, 3rd Party Suppliers and R&D to keep up to date with new products and ongoing changes.

Responsible for obtaining quotations where framework agreements are not in place.

To negotiate and manage suppliers through effective, productive and robust purchases.

Investigate alternative sources of supply where appropriate and where technology, quality, cost services and delivery can be improved.

Obtain best value from suppliers of materials, services and consumable goods, on behalf of the Senior Commodity Supply Chain Manager. Some travel to otherSiemens Rail sites and suppliers may be required.

To plan place and progress orders for materials, services and consumable goods with suppliers while monitoring cost, quality and delivery performance, for project requirements.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

Essential:

· Good communication skills
· Self-motivation
· Excellent understanding ofSiemens RailBusiness Systems
· Good understanding of railway based products and materials
· Proven track record within Supply Chain function
· Ability to communicate at any level from Site Based Personnel to external suppliers at Director level
· Able to communicate relevant information to those who need to know (eg Managers, Project Leaders, Quality and Safety Engineers and colleagues)

Siemens provides innovative solutions to help tackle the UK’s major challenges. Siemens has a significant presence throughout the UK, with 13 manufacturing sites and more than 25 major offices. Today the company employs over 13,760 people in the UK, including about 5,000 in the manufacturing sector. Last year’s revenues were £3.36 billion. Electrification, automation and digitalization are the long-term growth fields of Siemens. In order to take full advantage of the market potential in these fields, our businesses are bundled into nine divisions and healthcare as a separately managed business.

Siemens offers a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive basic salary, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance and pension. Through our flexible benefits scheme you can select benefits that best suit your lifestyle, including private healthcare.

How do I apply?

We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas, of the application form, to the best of your ability as we will use this data to review your suitability for the role.

What else do I need to know?

Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.

If you are successful in your application you will receive a new contract detailing the standard terms, conditions and benefits associated with this role. Please note that this may impact any existing entitlements to legacy terms.

Please note that it is Siemens policy for all employees to inform their line manager when formally applying for a new role within Siemens.