Supplier Development Lead

Description

• Develop and implement/consult on pivotal initiatives to improve specific supplier processes, capabilities, and partnerships—driving performance, innovation, and alignment with Siemens Energy’s procurement strategy. This includes both proactive improvements (e.g., innovation, capability, capacity, technology) and addressing performance topics (e.g., quality, delivery).
• Champion and harmonize supplier development practices spanning multiple business areas, ensuring consistency, alignment, and sustainable results.
• Build and train on methodologies and process guides to elevate supplier development competency across Siemens Energy’s supply base.
• Diagnose and resolve supply base challenges/opportunities, proactively handling risks and driving targeted improvements
• Provide both strategic enablement and practical support as needs evolve, partnering with business areas to advance optimal procedures and continuous improvement.
• Benchmark and integrate external, innovative developments in supplier development, ensuring Siemens Energy remains at the forefront of industry best practices.
• Working with a distributed team

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing/Process Engineering, or Business Administration with operations/supply chain focus) and shown experience in supplier process optimization and production planning.
• Strong systems thinking and analytical skills to holistically analyze, optimize, and innovate supplier processes end-to-end.
• Proven leadership in Supplier Development, with a track record of leading international, cross-functional projects and virtual teams; strong facilitation and project/program management skills.
• Relevant certifications and practical experience in Lean Enterprise, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Value Stream Analysis, Change Management, and Scrum; advanced certifications preferred.
• Experience working in global, corporate, or matrixed environments, collaborating across business units and influencing executive partners.
• Dynamic self-starter with intercultural expertise and the ability to communicate technical information and results optimally at senior levels; willingness to travel internationally up to 40%

Benefits

• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Possibility to take over further tasks within the company
• Remote/Flexible work

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance