Corporate Commodity Engineer-Aluminum Castings

Description

• Driving preventive supplier quality strategies and developing material roadmaps.
• Leading and consulting a global network of Business Units, acting as a bridge to PLM, and promoting innovation and collaboration across SCM and cross-functional teams.
• Defining and implementing actions aligned with our Triple Opportunity framework: Sustainability, Productivity, and Resilience.
• Leading cost and value optimization initiatives across the supply chain.
• Scouting and evaluating new suppliers, recommending preferred partners, proposing alternative state-of-the-art materials or components, and fostering standardization.
• Identifying and promoting supplier innovations in collaboration with engineering, quality, and procurement teams.
• Analyzing supplier capabilities, market dynamics, and technology trends to guide strategic decisions.

Requirements

• International exposure and intercultural experiences.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• 8-10 years of experience as a subject matter expert in materials and technologies, contributing to industry standards, and delivering impactful solutions.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, including international travel.
• Serving as a recognized technology and material expert for aluminum, with deep knowledge of global markets and Siemens’ demand.
• 8-10 years of professional experience in product development, strategic procurement, or supplier quality, ideally with a focus on alum
• Fluency in German or other languages beyond English.
• You combine strategic thinking with analytical strength to address complex challenges and contribute to long-term planning.
• Full fluency in the English language, both written and spoken.
• 8-10 years of experience with market intelligence, with the ability to analyze supplier and market trends and derive strategic insights.
• Authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
• Creativity in developing innovative technical solutions and support problem-solving in cross-functional contexts.
• Strong decision-making abilities, lead with expertise, and act with ownership.
• Ability to work independently, proactively, and with a strong enterprise-first mindset.
• 8-10 years of experience in cost analysis, project management, and supplier development.
• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $133,212-$180,336 and the annual incentive target is 15% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance