As the Head of Supplier Quality & Development - Systems, you play a pivotal role within the corporate SE Strategic Procurement function and the SQD team. Your responsibilities include directing a group of specialists in commodities, materials, quality control, and manufacturing processes to support Strategic Procurement's global Electrical Systems commodities for Siemens Energy's expanding product portfolio. Together with your team of SQE's, Commodity Engineers and Material Experts you collaborate with Strategic Commodity Managers to implement commodity strategies that secure capable, high-quality, and cost-effective supply chains for our operations. You also work closely with cross-functional teams to develop technology roadmaps that foster innovation in both design and supply chain management, oversee implementation from concept to technical capability assessment to sourcing decision, and provide technical guidance to Procurement colleagues to address supply chain challenges effectively.
How You'll Make an Impact • Be a thought leader and drive innovation & technology in Electrical Systems commodities and new ways of working through Agentics and Automation
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the global supply chains for assigned corporate commodities, including regional location, technical capabilities and capacities, technology innovations and SWAT analysis
• Strong working partnerships with Electrical Systems Commodity Managers for meaningful technical contributions to the global commodity strategies, develop Technology Roadmaps and ultimately deliver results to the targets
• Drive technical standards and material and/or manufacturing technologies to an implementation ready level and lead implementation with close collaboration with Engineering / R&D from the respective businesses
• Work closely with SQD Supplier Development to deliver world class technical assessments of supplier's technical and performance capabilities
• Lead Supplier Audits and Capability Assessments for corporate managed global Systems suppliers and technical support needed to assess and qualify new suppliers (R4B) for corporate managed Components commodities
• Be the "go-to" technical service provider to the businesses as the key experts or commodity engineers on systems, material / manufacturing topics To assist (upon demand) BA led Product & Process Qualifications (PPQ & R2O)
• Contribute to Supplier Development plans to ensure a fully capable supply chain
• Prevent and/or solve technical quality or performance challenges at our suppliers
• Deliver efficient and effective resources and budget plans
What You Bring• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality or Manufacturing / Operations fields or similar, Masters / PhD preferred
• Extensive professional and leadership experience in PM, Engineering, Quality or Supply Chain Management in the power generation, electrification or other heavy industrials working in a project business (e.g. power plant erection & commissioning, oil & gas, energy infrastructure, etc.)
• Excellent project management skills
• Innovation mindset and challenger to legacy approach
• Executive mindset with ability to negotiate, convince others and operate in different cultures / challenging environments to achieve business objectives
• People oriented and performance minded approach
• Willingness / ability to travel
About the TeamOur Global Functions are essential in driving the company's strategic initiatives and ensuring operational excellence across various departments, business areas, and regions. These roles support our vision to become the most valued energy technology company in the world. As part of our team, you contribute to our vision by shaping the global energy transition, partnering with our internal and external stakeholders, and conducting business responsibly and in compliance with legal requirements and regulations.
Rewards - Career growth and development opportunities
- Supportive work culture
- Company paid Health and wellness benefits
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- 401K savings plan with company match
- Family building benefits
- Parental leave
