Procurement Engineer (m/f/d)
Corroios (Seixal)
Job description
Procurement Engineer (m/f/d)
Siemens Smart Infrastructure connects buildings and cities to make them smarter and more energy efficient! We help our customers to thrive, communities to progress and support balanced development to protect our planet for the next generation. Working with our global customers and partners, we help to build intelligent solutions and magnificent places in the full range of buildings where we live, work and relax.
Siemens SI has its global headquarters in Switzerland. Region Europe, with around 7’400 colleagues, is responsible for the solution and service business and is market leader in Europe.
Together, we build technologies that take society further. Change the future with us!
Your mission will be…
- Be actively involved in the product development/manufacturing process as well as implement cost reduction measures (design to cost, target costing, standardization, key data, etc.) to achieve the target costs for materials and reduce the overall material costs by fulfilling the necessary functions. Closely align with R&D community in the BU and Procurement (Commodity Managers, Buyers);
- Include suppliers and contribute to cost-benefit analysis workshops, innovation workshops and concept competitions with key suppliers in order to concentrate on the key functions of the components/projects;
- Conduct and provide market information/analyses on international technology and price trends in order to obtain new suppliers and new technologies in the supply chain;
- Introduce and follow up given cross-functional Procurement strategies to ensure the linkage of commodity strategies and technological market trends;
- Support activities planned by the lines of business in order to harmonize and implement the technological line-of-business strategies with procurement strategies;
- Prepare sourcing decisions with interface partners in order to incorporate technological know-how and safeguard security strategies;
- Be involved in and provide corresponding support for projects in lines of business in order to provide optimum input for quotes, workshops, scope of material (BoM assessment) and realization of potential for savings in the project;
- Assess and develop suppliers from the technological standpoint (if necessary, jointly with interface partners) in order to concentrate on the best suppliers;
- Participate in workgroups and work in projects in order to stay informed and keep and others informed, and exert influence at an early stage.
We are looking for someone with…
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar areas;
- At least 3 years' professional experience in a similar position;
- Previous experience working in factories;
- Fluent English (written and spoken);
- Good knowledge of MS Office (mainly Excel) and SAP is a plus;
- Strong communication and negotiation skills;
- Project management skills;
- Customer orientation.
What you can expect from us…
A hybrid and flexible working model to promote a better work-life balance, along with a budget for home office support and the opportunity to do 16 hours a year of volunteer work. A health insurance, access to our on-site medical center, plus the chance to join sports groups.
In addition, you'll have access to online learning platforms and discounts with our partners. A shuttle bus to commute to the facilities and the possibility of financial support to your studies.
What makes us proud as an employer:
- Top Companies to work in Portugal 2023 (by LinkedIn)
- World's Best Employer 2023 - 1st place in the Engineering and Production category (by Forbes)
- Most attractive company to work in 2023 - 6th place (ranking of Universum)
- Company with the best reputation in the Technological/Industrial sector in Portugal 2023 (according to the Merco Empresas study)
Please attach your CV in English.
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Siemens is committed to creating a diverse environment and is glad to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool!