Hello Visionary!

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly evolving world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future.

As Procurement Team Leader, you will be part of Siemens’ global Project Procurement organization within the Electrification & Automation Business Unit. You will build and lead a procurement team in Chennai supporting multiple verticals—with a primary focus on Data Center projects in Asia (APAC)—and ensure professional execution in both bid and project delivery phases.

You will report directly to the Head of Project Procurement (Erlangen, Germany) and act as a key partner to Engineering, Sales, Project Management and Site Management, contributing to supplier selection, procurement strategy, governance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, international project environment.

Together with your team, you will procure complex technical components and related services, e.g.:

Integrated modular structures

Transformers

UPS systems

Control cabinets

Associated on-site and project services

What You Bring

We are looking for 10+ years of experience in procurement/purchasing, ideally in a project-based / solution delivery environment

Strong leadership background in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related fields; high ownership mindset and intrapreneurship.

10+ years of experience in procurement/purchasing, ideally in a project-based / solution delivery environment.

Proven track record in an international, dynamic setting; strong network in APAC is a plus.

Experience as a Project Buyer and/or Commodity Manager, ideally with cross-border project exposure.

Change mindset: you actively bring new technologies and ways of working into the organization.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence at all levels.

Strong intercultural experience and willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.

Deep expertise in supplier negotiations, contract management, and long-term supplier relationship management.

Solid understanding of supply chain dynamics, cost drivers, and risk management.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and support decision-making.

Business-fluent English.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Engineering/Technical Studies (or comparable).

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership (Build, Lead, Grow)

Lead a team initially consisting of 3–4 Project Procurement Managers / Project Buyers, with planned expansion aligned to business growth.

Coach, mentor and develop your team—enabling high performance and professional growth.

Provide guidance on the end-to-end purchasing process, including governance topics related to the in-country manager role.

Strengthen collaboration across interfaces and empower the team to contribute to project solutions.

Take a hands-on approach: step in as Project Expert/Buyer when needed for complex cases and act as an escalation point.

Strategy, Governance & Execution Excellence

Translate procurement strategy into execution across your scope—ensuring compliance, governance and performance.

Drive implementation of defined guidelines, policies, processes, and methods.

Support and shape regional strategies for Project Procurement in collaboration with vertical management and bid/execution teams.

Establish robust sourcing and procurement processes; manage resources and procurement activities within your responsibility.

Analyze scope of supply and contract agreements, perform risk analyses, and derive negotiation recommendations.

Drive procurement strategies for selected commodities and ensure project implementation.

Lead contract and price negotiations and/or coach buyers in your team.

Manage escalations toward supplier senior management (negotiations, delays, claims, troubleshooting, supplier strategy).

Build and maintain a strong network in the procurement community (regional and global).

Ensure compliance with applicable laws/regulations and Siemens governance requirements.

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We’ve got quite a lot to offer. How about you?

This role is based in Chennai. You’ll also get to visit other locations in India and beyond, so you’ll need to go where this journey takes you. In return, you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries – and the shape of things to come.

We’re Siemens. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us craft tomorrow.

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We’ll support you with:

Hybrid working opportunities.

Diverse and inclusive culture.

Variety of learning & development opportunities.

Attractive compensation package.