Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us. For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in theUnited States. Rail systems must do one thing above all: run. With modern maintenance solutions - from diagnostics to data-based action recommendations, from quick delivery of replacement parts to strategically planned modernization - we ensure your systems' highest reliability and availability: 100% Railability. We are constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions that increase the availability of infrastructure for the society, optimize route usage and create a new quality of travel. Good service means we are there for our partners and customers when they need us - and beyond. That is because we define ourselves by what we do. Every day, every hour, every minute. We help our customers move the world. Position Overview: Siemens Mobility Customer Service is seeking an experienced Project Procurement Team Manager. As a working manager of project procurement, you will oversee a team of six Project Procurement Managers (PPM) and be a key member of the Strategic Procurement Leadership team. This role is responsible for leading all procurement activities and resources during the bid and execution phases of customer projects, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You are a key interface for our Business Segment leaders. You are responsible for growing the strength and depth of the Project Procurement Team. In addition, you will be responsible for acting as the Project Procurement Manager for one of our longest running Technical Service and Support Contracts, accounting for 25%-40% of your time. The role will be based in Sacramento, CA or Lexington, NC working onsite. What your day-to-day will look like:
- Lead and mentor a team of six PPMs, ensuring alignment with core values of Humility, Putting the Business Needs First, Expertise, and Rigor.
- Be a key member of the Strategic Procurement Leadership team, contributing to high-level decision-making and strategy development.
- Ensure that our CS customers receive world-class service, supported by a resilient supply base.
- Integrate Procurement in the project management process (PM@Siemens) and organize, control, and monitor all Procurement activities in a project. To thrive in this role, you have:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or other Business related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of Procurement, Project Management, or Negotiation experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of direct management experience.
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate with both internal and external partners.
- Experience in project scheduling.
- Demonstrated understanding of the entire supply chain and drivers on the total cost of ownership at each step.
- Demonstrated data and financial analysis capability.
- Demonstrated self-starter.
- Exceptional negotiation skills and demonstrated experiences.
- Cross-functional/organizational project management and facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing concepts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, with exceptional skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
- 10-15% travel required.
- Setting you apart from others would be PM@Siemens knowledge and experience with proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems. Solid continuous improvement skills would be a plus. Why you'll love working for Siemens!
- Freedom and healthy work-life balance- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits - starting Day 1.
- We believe that each member of our team is accountable for making decisions, solving problems, and taking actions that contribute to long-term impact and financial success.
- We do the right thing. We stand for green innovations and meaningful solutions with impact on customers, ecosystem partners, society, and environment.
- We are front-runners in digitalization and building platforms. Therefore, we are hiring ambitious forward-thinkers who want to have a real impact.
- Solve the world's most significant problems - Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
- Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list!
- Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off. Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: . The base salary range for this position in Lexington, NC is $146,600-$198,000 and in Sacramento, CA is $161,100-$217,900 and the annual incentive target is 15% of the base salary. The actual salary/wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications. #LI-LS1 #LI-Onsite Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form . If you're unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-###-####. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status. EEO is the Law Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here . Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision Siemens follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here . California Privacy Notice California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here .