Head of Operational Procurement (f/m/d)

Siemens Energy · Germany, Germany

About the role

About the Role

Job ID

Location

Germany

Nordrhein-Westfalen

Duisburg

Company

Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG

Organization

Transformation of Industry

Business Unit

Compression

Full / Part time

Full Time or Part Time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

As Head of Operational Procurement, you are responsible for leading and developing a

high-performing procurement organization supporting Siemens Energy's global

compressor business. You oversee an international supplier network and ensure the

reliable, cost-effective, and timely supply of materials and services required for new unit

projects, service operations, and strategic growth initiatives. You step into a senior role

with full ownership across new unit business parts and parts for the service business

leading a team also in India.

You work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Supplier

Quality Management, Commodity Management, and senior leadership to drive business

success through procurement excellence. Every day, you balance operational execution

with strategic decision-making, ensuring competitive advantage through supplier

performance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. Every decision you drive

supports competitive, sustainable energy solutions and long-term business growth.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Lead and develop an international procurement organization, fostering a high performance and customer-focused culture

Assume end-to-end responsibility for procurement performance across cost, quality, delivery, and supplier risk management

Drive procurement strategies that support profitable growth, operational excellence, and sustainable supply chains

Lead commercial negotiations for major contracts, framework agreements, pricing models, and risk allocation

Develop and implement supplier and commodity strategies in close cooperation with Commodity Management

Drive supplier development programs and manage critical supplier escalations to protect project execution and customer commitments

Ensure compliance with Siemens Energy procurement processes, governance equirements, and ethical business standards

Define and execute sourcing strategies aligned with Siemens Energy governance, while driving cost reduction, value creation, lead-time improvements, and risk mitigation

What You Bring

University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related discipline

Extensive leadership experience in operational and strategic procurement within an international industrial environment

Proven track record in managing large purchasing volumes and leading procurement organizations.

Strong expertise in supplier management, sourcing strategies, commercial negotiations, contract management, and supply chain optimization

Experience managing procurement activities for complex project-based businesses

Demonstrated success in cost reduction, value creation, risk mitigation, and supplier performance improvement initiatives

Fluent English and German language skills

Business travel readiness as part of the role (25%)

About the Team

Our Transformation of Industry division is decarbonizing the industrial sector. Increasing electrification and efficiency are key and demand for green H2 and derivative fuels will rise. We enable decarbonization of the industrial sector and the transition to sustainable processes, building on a strong industrial customer base, a global network, diverse technologies, and integrated execution capabilities. Candidates want to learn about the divisions they will be joining-the structure, how it works together, and the role it plays in driving Siemens Energy’s mission forward.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100.000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

In addition to an attra ctive remuneration package in line with the market, you can expect an attractive employer-financed company pension scheme

We also offer the opportunity to become a Siemens Energy shareholder

We offer our employees the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely, and our inspiring offices provide space for collaboration and creativity

The professional and personal development of our employees is very important to us. We provide them with the opportunities to learn and develop in a self-determined way, various attractive programmes and learning materials are available for this purpose

In relation to the "compatibility of family and work", we have a wide range of offers, e.g. flexible working time models, childcare places at many locations, the possibility of trial part-time work or even a sabbatical

We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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