Siemens Material Manager-Rolling Stock 

United States, California, Sacramento 

170299505

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Position Overview:

As theMaterial Mangerfor our growing Rolling Stock operation, you will collaborate with Commodity Managers, Project Procurement Managers, Order Management, Quality Management and Engineering to analyze all suppliersin order toselect the most suitable vendors who are able to deliver high quality products at competitive pricing.We will rely on your outstanding negotiation skills to create value with regards to key metrics such as lead-time, cost and quality.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Ownership responsibility for assigned commodities and all associated data.
• Understand contractual,commercialand operational working relationships with suppliers to ensure that contractual commitments are delivered.
• Manage suppliers to meetobjectivesrelated to cost, delivery performance,scheduleand quality.
• Lead the management of suppliers escalated to strategic procurement due to performance issues, driving resolutions to ensure suppliers are delivering maximum value.
• Issuing requests forquoteand conduct negotiations and supplierselectionfor project demand.
• Responsible for understanding Project Level Commodity Budget and using them in supplier quotation review.
• Release and ongoing management of supplierpurchasingagreements ensuring incorporation of contractual requirements and requiredpurchasingdocumentation.
• Updating andmonitoringordered components up to First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Work closely with multi-departments and/or cross-functional areas to troubleshoot and resolve problems on Purchase Orders and Supplier invoices.
• Reviews and analyzes Engineering changes with each supplierregardingcost impact.
• Facilitates cost reductions needed in coordination with Commodity Management for the project to achieve overall improvement to materials.
• Ensures data integrity in SAPin order tosupport project calculation with reliable material cost data, quotes and Lead-time data.
• Design and conduct internal client-facing training, including development of guidance materials, on supplier management best practices, internaltoolingand processes, troubleshooting supplier relationship roadblocks, and other programs as assigned.

• BS/BA in related discipline, or advanced degree, where required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification may berequiredin some areas
• 5+ years of work experience in procurement preferred in Rolling Stock or in manufacturing environment
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Excellent knowledge of SAP
• Procurement/Supply Chain experience
• Rolling Stock experience
• Manufacturing experience
• Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States

love working for Siemens!

• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
• Employeeperksand discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

This position is based in. We offer a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Detailsour benefits can be found here:. The base salary range for this position in, is $- $and the annual incentive target isThe salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications