Procurement Manager

Job Summary:

As a Procurement Manager at Siemens Healthineers, you will play a pivotal role in our strategic sourcing, and hands on procurement activities. This position requires a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with a keen understanding of supply chain management, vendor relationships, and negotiation skills. The successful candidate will collaborate with various departments to ensure cost-effective and timely procurement of goods and services while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing:
• Identify internal needs and find potential suppliers and conduct thorough evaluations to assess their capabilities, reliability, and overall performance, together with the relevant department- procurement representative
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to ensure cost savings and quality enhancements.
• Vendor Management:
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential vendors.
• Review and negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor vendor performance and address any issues or concerns promptly.
• Purchase Order Management:
• Create and manage purchase orders in accordance with established procurement policies and procedures.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to define procurement requirements and specifications.
• Compliance and Risk Management:
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and ethical standards in all procurement activities.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with the procurement process.
• Mutual work with the general counsel, legal department
• Cost Analysis and Budgeting:
• Conduct cost analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Collaborate with finance and other relevant departments to manage and adhere to procurement budgets.
• Market Research:
• Stay informed about market trends, industry best practices, and technological advancements relevant to procurement.
• Apply market intelligence to enhance decision-making processes and maintain a competitive edge.
• Act as a professional focal point for all Supply Chain topics
• Collaborate and provide service to the relevant stake holder within all departments
• Adhere and implement global regulation and processes
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, law or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Procurement manager or in a similar role.
• 5 years’ experience as team/direct manager and matrix management
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract negotiation, and vendor management.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Great interpersonal skills
• Experience in working with multi-interfaces in different levels
• Familiarity with relevant software and tools for procurement and supply chain management- SAP-Advantage
• English- great level