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Siemens Nordic Commodity Manager – Indirect Procurement (on site Oslo, Norway) in Oslo, Norway
Job Family: SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics
Req ID: 424410
Nordic Commodity Manager – Indirect Procurement (on site Oslo, Norway)
At Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We empower customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! Do you want to be a part of shaping that future? Are you a people person who knows procurement and is good at stakeholder management?
Siemens AS is looking for a Nordic Commodity Manager with responsibility for indirect procurement and supply chain management in Norway. You will join a global matrix organisation, where you will be part of the Nordic SCM team, representing regional Supply Chain Management in the countries and working with support from global commodity pooling teams at Siemens AG Headquarter.
You will join a team of experienced colleagues located across the Nordic countries, who have recently embarked on an exciting journey of harmonising standards, processes, and commodity strategies, taking supply chain management to the next level across the Nordics. You will work closely together with 10 colleagues, who drive functional excellence, commodity management and local buying across multiple business units.
What is your role?
Prepare and conduct negotiations with suppliers to obtain highest feasible savings in accordance with budget expectations
Development/maintain indirect preferred supplier/product portfolio and associated e-catalogues
Manage local buying and ad-hoc demand
Ensure local Supply Chain Management standards, regulations and guidelines along with a compliant Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process across the business
Drive own commodities and related projects across the Nordics
Manage, improve and contribute to overarching SCM programmes and initiatives
Support the implementation of global/regional initiatives in the fields of digitalization and sustainability
Establish close cooperation with internal and external stakeholders
Who are we looking for?
We think y ou are a good business partner and get along with different people. You find solutions to different challenges and situations. You are experienced in contract management, planning and strategy. Your communication skills are excellent. Fluent English and Norwegian is a prerequisite.
You dare to plan and develop new ideas, thinking outside the box. We work with great professionalism and commitment, and a cheerful sense of humour and a positive atmosphere are part of our daily work!
Your skills and competences include:
Analytical and strong negotiator with proven experience of developing strategic relationships
Good commercial, financial and contractual awareness
Proficiency in problem-solving to identify and resolve potential threats to supply
Possess great interpersonal skills - experience of working within a complex / matrix organisation
Ability to communicate effectively to peers and across the organisation
Strong sense of ownership when working independently as well as within team
Strategic Sourcing and Project Management experience
A proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in parallel
Ability to motivate and contribute to a positive working environment
Your desired qualifications:
Procurement background – 8-10 years of Procurement / Supply Chain experience
Bachelor / master’s degree in purchasing / logistics economics or equivalent
Understanding of MS 365 Applications and financial tools
What can we offer you?
We operate in an inspiring industry of the future. There is no doubt that we are strengthening our position and are able to provide you with both professional challenges and a sense of security as we continue to shape the future. Siemens is guided by responsibility, expertise, and innovation. Here, you have the opportunity to contribute to building a sustainable future. We believe that an open and inclusive work culture helps us succeed, and it ensures the well-being of our skilled professionals. Your well-being is important to us. Remote work is part of our normal routine, and we provide a comfortable and flexible working environment. We foster a strong team spirit.
Ready to take on the challenge? Apply now!
For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Senior Talent Acquisition partner Rebecca Skagnes Beltramba at rebecca.beltramba@siemens.com
We look forward to receiving your application!
Who are we?
Siemens is a focused technology company, pioneering intelligent solutions that transform the everyday in manufacturing, grids, buildings, and transportation. Our technology addresses real problems that affect the future of humanity: climate change, secure power, urbanization, and an aging population. With cooperation of more than 300,000 people and presence in more than 200 countries, we make a truly global impact. We build a better future for cities, societies, and industries to change the lives of billions of people for the better. We're dedicated to quality and equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow.