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Are you technically skilled and experienced in project-based procurement? Do you want to apply your knowledge in challenging international projects and contribute to the energy transition and digitalization? Then this Project Procurement Manager role in Chennai, India at Siemens is tailor-made for you!

As a Project Procurement Manager, you are part of a team that drives procurement for international datacenter projects across Europe and Asia, focusing on the procurement of complex technical components such as integrated modular structures, transformers, UPS Systems and control cabinets and related on-site services.

You'll be a key collaborator with engineering, sales, and project & site management, actively contributing to process improvement and supplier selection. You'll join a close-knit, multicultural team located in The Hague, NL and Chennai, India, where collaboration, respect, and humor are valued. This role thrives on speed and flexibility in an agile, occasionally chaotic environment. Your focus will be to support our APAC business in accordance with aligned global processes.

Your Responsibilities

We are looking for 10+ years of project procurement experience (both sales and execution phase), with 3+ years focused on procuring material and services at Southeast Asian and Chinese suppliers and familiarity with international business and contracts. In addition, 3+ years of commodity/category management experience is needed for this position.

Your main activities will be during the sales phase, but you will also support requests during the execution phase. You will be assigned to selected tenders where you will need to coordinate the procurement activities and to advise on procurement matters and drive the implementation of the procurement strategies & targets for projects

Execute complex end-to-end procurement RFQ’s for materials and services. You will be specialized in procuring integrated modular structures for our new emerging Clients. These integrated Modular Structures combine Siemens’ Medium and Low Voltage Switchgears & busbar systems and with 3rd party products.

Lead and Coordinate Requests for Quotations and prepare total cost of ownership comparisons incl. product specific price breakdown

Lead contract negotiations and secure price agreements with various suppliers

Lead the supplier selection, prepare and document contract awards

Support in claim management and escalation procedures towards suppliers

Define and pre-actively build and manage a robust international supplier network for our growing demand in the APAC region. Ensure capacity and competitive pricing at our 3rd party suppliers.

Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, supporting strategic initiatives in sustainability and digitalization.

As an experienced procurement person, you identify and lead cost out savings and efficiency gains

You are a strong communicator, have strong presentation skills and are fluent in English both verbally and in writing

You are wiling to travel in order to maintain the supplier base in APAC and in special cases participate in global team meetings in Europe in person

Strong affinity for technology, a deep understanding of complex technical products and their installation and commissioning on-site, and fluency in English (spoken and written).

You are a strategic thinker, and are proactive, analytical, and resilient, thriving in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

A Bachelor’s degree in procurement/supply chain or similar education is preferred. A formal technical education or practical on-site installation services is a plus. Proficiency in MS Office and Power BI is a plus.

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.

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We’ll support you with:

Hybrid working opportunities.

Diverse and inclusive culture.

Variety of learning & development opportunities.

Attractive compensation package.