Project Procurement Electrical Engineer
Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. They are seeking a Project Procurement Electrical Engineer who will be responsible for soliciting quotes, negotiating contracts, and addressing supply chain issues related to electric distribution and automation systems.
Responsibilities
- Working alongside the appropriate business personnel (Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Finance
- Solicitation and evaluation of bids and quotes in coordination with engineering and project management
- Attaining cost reductions targets both pre and post book
- Developing sourcing strategies and supply base to maturity
- Sourcing and qualifying new sources and expansion of the supply base
- Reduction in 3rd party non-conformance costs
- Supplier delivery and quality performance
- Evaluation and qualification of new and current suppliers
- PO approval and supply contract negotiation
Skills
- College Degree in Electrical Engineering, Business or related field, from an accredited school
- 1-3 years procurement experience
- 1-3 years Electrical Distribution Industry and/or related Industry supplier experience
- Computer skills, including Word, Excel, Power Point (advanced preferred)
- Knowledge of Electrical Distribution project business – its products, systems, and services or related industry
- Prior participation in bid, scope, and project handoff meetings obtaining basic information from prints and/or understanding scope documents
- Proficient in English both oral and written formats
- Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization
- Ability to communicate tactfully and diplomatically in both oral and written formats
- Dynamic, energetic personality that is self-motivated to succeed
- Ability to take direction, both from manager and team-members
- Ability to work with other departments to resolve all issues
- Ability to work both within a team atmosphere, and be able to work individually, in a fast-paced environment
- Presentation and Interpersonal skills is a must
- Positive and Constructive mindset
- Familiarity and experience with project business in Data Center, Utility, Semi conductor, Industrial and Renewable space is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive salary + commission based on qualifications
- Health, dental, and vision plans with options
- Matching 401(k)
- Competitive paid time off plan, holidays, and floating holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Company cell phone and laptop
- Extensive product training and professional career development
- Education and tuition reimbursement programs available
- Overtime, on-call pay, and company uniform and vehicle for eligible positions
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