Procurement Executive - Siemens Rail Systems - Northampton - Employment, career opportunity in UK

Job Title:  Procurement Executive - Siemens Rail Systems - Northampton
Job Type:    Permanent
Location:    Northampton
Start Date:    ASAP
Reference:    110314-154217_18295798
Job ID: 154217
Job Family: SCM-Procurement/Logistics
Organisation: Infrastructure & Cities Sector


Mode of Employment: Full time only As part of the Siemens Infrastructure & Cities Sector, Siemens Rail Systems Division provides expertise and technology in the full range of rail vehicles - from heavy rail to metros to trams and light-rail vehicles. In the UK, the Division employs around 650 people and maintains over 350 Siemens passenger trains for First TransPennine Express, South West Trains, Heathrow Express, Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, London Midland and ScotRail.
The procurement department is to ensure that strategic procurement processes covering planning, sourcing and supplier management are robustly applied to the RL business for both existing fleets and new bids/projects in order to reduce cost and manage risk. Spend with third party suppliers is typically between 50-60% of the business turnover and the strategic procurement team interface with suppliers and other stakeholders at a senior level. Cross-functional collaboration and communication are key to ensuring that we have a joined up approach.

What are my responsibilities?
Planning

* Implementing procurement plans for defined categories projects/major activities, obtaining the buy-in of key stakeholders and delivery of these on time and to budget. Controlling

* Maintenance of the appropriate purchasing and supply chain controls to deliver the business objectives, including identification and measurement of procurement related KPI's. Supplier management

* Implementation of the Siemens supplier management tools and processes in collaboration with the relevant cross-functional stakeholders to measure and drive supplier related improvement.
* Act as the Procurement lead for supplier related issues in accordance with the Systems Ownership Scheme.
* Champion the use of diverse suppliers within the Siemens RL supply chain as appropriate. Financial

* Identification and delivery of cost reduction opportunities and measures to reduce the operational cost base of RL UK using the full range of advanced procurement tools and processes, including e-procurement and ANC (Advanced Negotiations Concept) where appropriate.
* Reduction in supply chain related NCC (Non-Conformance Costs) Negotiation

* Lead supplier negotiations with support from cross functional partners and Category/Procurement Manager as appropriate to secure the most favourable outcome for Siemens RL whilst taking account of the bigger picture. Contract drafting

* Support in drafting agreements with suppliers using the appropriate contract templates and utilising the business experts as appropriate, including Siemens Legal Services. Customer Relationships

* Collaboration with internal/ external customers to meet current needs and explore opportunities for mutual benefit.
* Develop effective working relationships with the customer (internal and external) that provides a stable foundation for future business opportunities. Continuous Improvement/ Quality

* Actively participate in our 3i improvement programme and drive implementation of improvements from the team.
* Continuously develop cross functional and departmental processes.
* Implement the Siemens SQM (Supplier Quality Management) processes and ensure adherence.
* Support the supplier audit programme and ensure issues raised are closed out in a timely fashion. Compliance

* Monitor compliance to meet internal control procedures and take appropriate corrective action.
* Ensure awareness and understanding of Siemens compliance policies and 'Tell Us' ethos. Implement in areas of responsibility. Stakeholders & Interfaces:

* Key internal interfaces with maintenance managers, fleet managers/directors, commercial managers, Head of Commercial, HSQE, engineering and finance colleagues as well as other SCM roles.
* Internal interfaces outside RL UK include counterparts in SCM SPR in HQ and other regions.
* External interfaces with key contacts within the supply chain - third party suppliers and relevant external bodies as appropriate. What do I need to qualify for the role?

* In-depth knowledge of Procurement activities with a working knowledge of operational, commercial and financial activities.
* Engineering/Mechanical drives background
* Degree/CIPS qualification preferred
* SAP knowledge or experience working with a equivalent platform is essential
* Experience of working in a large multi-national business I required
* Excellent communication skills at all levels and experience liaising within Internal customers This role will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to further develop their skills within an exciting and challenging business
 
How do I apply:
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What else do I need to know?
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