Senior IT Commodity Manager
Siemens Healthineers
Summary
Responsible for total Purchasing Volume (PVO) of an assigned (Sub) Commodity (with the focus on Pooling). Manages designated IT Commodities for both internal & external uses cross-business and fosters cross-functional alignment and be accountable for meeting commodity cost savings targets.
Job description
Defines Commodity structure, organization and strategy in alignment with the management; communicates the commodity strategies to ensure long-term, cost-efficient supply of materials/services and get the buy-in from stakeholders in executing the commodity strategies.
Develops and implements material productivity measures to achieve the maximum contribution to the cost savings targets.
Runs Strategic Sourcing process and conducts negotiations to achieve optimum conditions and savings through collaborative, targeted activities.
Identifies particular procurement risks, opportunities and market forces to avoid potential damage/ exploit potential opportunities through risk and change management.
Performs Supplier Management, in particular Supplier Development to obtain the best suppliers and to ensure an optimum supply chain.
- IT category domain knowledge incl. IT Hardware & Software, IT Consulting Services and IT Communication Services
- Familiarity with complicated and multi-layered IT systems
- Working experiences with multi-national companies that foster collaborations via wide procurement network
- Strategic sourcing process and vendor management
- Relationship management and cross-functional approach
- Contracting and the advanced cost negotiation methodologies and tools
- Supplier management and development
Requirements
- 10-15 years Procurement experiences with 10+ years of IT category (incl. IT Hardware & Software, IT Services & IT Communications) management experiences.
- Proven track record of building strong stakeholder relationships and supplier relationships
- Aptitude for handling multi-dimensional, complex processes and/or projects
- Leadership skills managing multi-functional teams
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills: be able to understand and communicate complex topics with simplicity, partnering with vendors and across organizational boundaries.
- Result-oriented and self-driven
- B.S or master’s degree in business (Supply Chain Management preferred)
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Paid parking
- Public transportation
- Paid time off
- Paid sick and safe time
Company overview
Siemens Healthineers is a German multinational medical technology company specializing in diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics, and molecular medicine. Founded in 2017 as a spin-off from Siemens AG, the company has established itself as a global leader in healthcare technology with a comprehensive portfolio that addresses the complete care continuum for many of the world's most threatening diseases. With approximately 69,500 employees worldwide and operations in over 70 countries, Siemens Healthineers generates annual revenues exceeding €21 billion. The company's product offerings span across four main business segments: Imaging (including CT, MRI, ultrasound, and X-ray systems), Diagnostics (laboratory and point-of-care testing), Varian (cancer care and radiation therapy), and Advanced Therapies. Siemens Healthineers is particularly renowned for pioneering breakthroughs in medical imaging, having developed the world's first commercial PET/CT scanner and continuing to innovate in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital health solutions, and precision therapy. The company's commitment to research and development, with annual investments of approximately €1.5 billion, drives its mission to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare for everyone, everywhere, sustainably.