Project Procurement Electrical Engineer

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We are seeking a Project Procurement Electrical Engineer.

In this role you will work a Hybrid model working from Wendell, NC or Raleigh, NC splitting time between the office and home.  You will be required to come into the office and must be living within a commutable driving distance.

What you will do for Siemens Smart Infrastructure - Electrification and Automation:

This position requires experience soliciting quotes, negotiating cost reduction price agreements and contracts, sourcing suppliers, addressing supply chain issues and request for information for various project spends relating to electric distribution and automation systems, including both large solutions projects as well as quick turn service projects.

Background and experience in metering sections, circuit breakers, inverters, relays and resistors, transfer switches, cable and cable connectors, and capacity banks.

This role requires interaction with engineering and operations on a technical basis during bid reviews, project review and project progress reviews, including mid-level and upper management.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside the appropriate business personnel (Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Finance.
• Solicitation and evaluation of bids and quotes in coordination with engineering and project management.
• Attaining cost reduction targets both pre and post book
• Developing sourcing strategies and supply base to maturity
• Sourcing and qualifying new sources and expansion of the supply base
• Reduction in 3^rd party non-conformance costs
• Supplier delivery and quality performance
• Evaluation and qualification of new and current suppliers
• PO approval and supply contract negotiation

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• College Degree in Electrical Engineering, Business or related field, from an accredited school.
• 2-5 years procurement experience.
• 2-5 years of Electrical Distribution Industry and/or related Industry supplier experience.
• Computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint (advanced preferred).
• Knowledge of Electrical Distribution project business – its products, systems, and services or related industry
• Prior participation in bid, scope, and project handoff meetings, obtaining basic information from prints and/or understanding scope documents.
• Proficient in English both oral and written formats.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• Ability to communicate thoughtfully and respectfully in both oral and written formats.
• Dynamic, energetic personality that is self-motivated to succeed.
• Ability to take direction, both from manager and team-members.
• Collaboration with other departments to resolve all issues.
• Ability to work both within a team atmosphere, and be able to work individually, in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive and Constructive mindset
• Familiarity and experience with project business in Data Center, Utility, Semiconductor, Industrial and Renewable space

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

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