(Senior) Strategy Supply Chain Manager (f/m/x)

(Senior) Strategy Supply Chain Manager (f/m/x)

It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters, join our global team.

Conducts strategic analyses and contributes to strategic tower footprint and supply chain development. The Strategic Planning team is part of OP’s Operations Management. It consolidates and orchestrates all strategic planning activities for overall supply chain development within OP in collaboration with the relevant experts in the modules. The overall responsibility lies in creating the most competitive setup for the long-term demand communicated by the Business Units. Our team has established agile working methodologies to drive continuous improvements.

As a (Senior) Strategy Manager you will be part of the strategic planning team, supporting the global and regional manufacturing/supply chain functions. In this role, you will be developing market demand into a long-term manufacturing/supply chain strategy globally and have a manifold interface in the organization. The role is associated with high values and high strategic importance, so you need strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate across all organizational levels. You will manage/cooperate in cross-functional projects relative to the improvement of our business by identifying opportunities for footprint and supply chain scenarios, coordinating their evaluation, and preparing for business decision.

How to contribute to our vision

• Pro-actively develop holistic strategic options for manufacturing footprint and supply chain development in line with business strategies, guidelines and principles.
• Lead highly complex localization programs in the long-term horizon together with Business Unit Sales and relevant Module functions via supply chain options.
• Develop buy options in a build to print-or-buy process, scout for new partnerships and/or new locations and/or extensions.
• Determine scenario options to close identified gaps to the as-is supply chain concept.
• Lead scenario evaluations and/or strategic projects across related workstream functions and steer them up to business decision for top management.
• Identify capability and capacity risks and provide strategic guidance to procurement to cover long-term Business Unit demand.
• Further enhance our strategic processes and needed risk assessments.
• Represent SGRE at respective exhibitions, fairs to attract local and global suppliers.
• Proactive drive continuous improvements in optimizing supply chain setups.
• Always ensure holistic Module view in all program and option evaluations via interfacing between Business Units, COG functions and other relevant functions.
• (Senior: act as trusted partner and advisor for module heads).
• (Senior: Represent SGRE jointly with Business Units Sales in front of government/ governmental agencies, institutions to discuss supplier localization potentials and bottlenecks).
• (Senior: support ad-hoc request from top management).

What You Need To Make a Difference

• A passion for renewable energy and a sense for the importance to lead the change.
• Assertive, resilient, proactive and result-oriented with a structured and hands-on approach to complex tasks.
• Ability to lead by example creating a winning spirit and “can-do-attitude”.
• Out of the box mindset and strategic thinking.
• Strong skills in project management (10+ years) and ability to positively interact with different stakeholders.
• 10+ years of proven track record in strategic/planning, manufacturing, procurement or footprint functions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to manage manifold stakeholders in complex environments.
• Skills to work across all levels of the business.
• Strong analytical skills and process focus.
• Advanced contract management knowledge and (senior) negotiation skills.
• English proficiency: written and spoken.

In return of your commitment we offer you…

• Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come.
• A global team of diverse colleagues who share passion for renewable energy.
• Trust and empowerment to make your own ideas a reality.
• Personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization.
• Flexible working hours as well as home-office.
• Employer-funded pension.
• Attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable).
• Local benefits such as subsided lunch and public transport tickets, employee discounts and much more.

Empowering our people

Our global team is on the front line of tackling the climate crisis, reducing carbon emissions – the greatest challenge we face.

We believe diversity creates more opportunity for success. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life: it doesn’t matter the gender, age, ethnic background, sexual orientation or disability. Our main aim is to find people from around the globe who can contribute to world-changing technology.

Severely disabled applicants are encouraged to reach out to us. We have inclusive recruiting processes specifically for severely disabled persons in Germany and we do our utmost to tailor working spaces to suit your individual needs. In cases of severe disability, applicants who are equally qualified will be given preferential consideration.

Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect.