Senior Purchaser

We are looking for a Senior Purchaser to the Package Purchasing department (PGI4 BP22). The position is located in Finspong, Sweden and you will have a close working relationship with our colleagues in Lincoln, UK, and other Siemens companies in Europe.
The Package Purchasing department is responsible for the supplier base that is utilised for procurement of gas turbine auxiliary components and systems.

The working tasks are focused on the strategic areas, as described below, but operational purchasing does exist.

developing procurement strategies with a global supplier base, which supports attainment of financial plans and objectives

negotiate and finalise contracts with selected suppliers

continuos develop the supply chain together with the suppliers and other departments within the company to secure quality, lower cost and shorten lead time

monitoring and evaluating supplier market conditions

benchmarking best internal and external practices for strategic commodities

actively contributing to the progress of the Key Commodity Management teams

Necessary qualifications to fulfil the tasks with satisfying results are:
action oriented
high energy level and persistence
good listener and communicator
structured approach to problem solving
good analytical skills
proven negotiator

Requirements:
degree in engineering or business
5-10 years of working experience
international working experience
commercially aware and technically literate
fluent in English and Swedish. German an advantage
Duration:
Conditional tenure
Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery AB (SIT AB) is well established in the international power generation sector. The company employs 2 000 people in Finspong, Sweden, and the business comprises development, design, manufacture and delivery of gas turbines, steam turbines, complete power plants and full service. Our yearly turn-over is 5 billion SEK.

Our HR policy is Life in Balance. This means that we try to support the combination of work, own time and family time for both men and women. We work actively for better equality, meaning that men and women should have the same opportunities, rights and obligations. We also invest in preventive healthcare.

Siemens offers world class solutions for IT, electronics and electrical engineering. The company employs more than 430,000 people in over 190 countries. Siemens in Sweden presently employs about 4,700 people.