Buyer

Siemens strongly believes in the value of a Digital Portfolio; hence Smart Infrastructure combines Digital Power Distribution and Digital Building Infrastructure technologies. Our Digital Portfolio will enable our customers to enjoy occupant’s intuitive buildings which are comfortable, safe, secure and energy efficient.

Smart infrastructure from Siemens intelligently connects energy systems, buildings and industries to adapt and evolve the way we live and work. We work together with customers and partners to build an ecosystem that intuitively responds to the needs of people and helps customers to better use resources. It helps our customers to thrive, communities to progress and supports sustainable development.

Join our Smart Infrastructure Procurement as a Buyer and help us re-imagine the world by finding solutions and making the world a smarter place for tomorrow.

Your Role – International, Challenging and Future-Oriented!

In this role you will join the Procurement function as a Buyer in our Dubai office and be responsible for the procurement activities of the business lines Building Management and Security Systems, Energy, Performance and Sustainability and Digital Services in UAE. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, we are looking for Buyers to work with our existing supply base and to proactively develop it with new suppliers.

Your responsibilities!

• Early involvement with sales teams to create procurement plans.
• RFQ setup, sending, and cross-functional quotation evaluation including the facilitation of technical evaluation of obtained offers.
• Proactive supplier and technology scouting.
• Manage supplier capabilities to deliver materials and services in line with business requirements related to commercial, quality and supply aspects.
• Negotiate and implement supplier contracts for projects and support the execution team in case of any project issues caused by supplier side.
• Develop and implement external Supplier and Commodity strategies as designated that will drive long-term improvements in Quality, Cost and Delivery, with engagement and support of key stakeholders that enhance competitive and commercial performance of Siemens, its customers and its suppliers.
• Operate within the Supply Chain Management Team / Procurement Team across the full product / service life cycle ensuring supplier commercial issues are resolved effectively and efficiently.
• Sharing and implementing best practices and aligning with other SCM / procurement functions globally and regionally.
• Drive implementation of supplier sustainability requirements.
  
  

Your Qualifications and Skills – Digital and Solid!

• Degree in Business or equivalent required with solid commercial understanding
• 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience in project procurement preferably in the building/construction/oil & gas industry
• Exceptional relationship development skills at all levels, with proven track record in successful negotiations and relationship management (internal & external)
• Strong ownership, attention to details and well organized
• Able to handle multiple tasks at the same time and meet project deadlines