Project Procurement Manager

Location: This is a hybrid role where you will be able to split your time between home and the Hebburn office.

Help Deliver the UK`s Energy Transition with Siemens

At Siemens Electrification & Automation (EA), we`re delivering the technologies and infrastructure that support a more sustainable energy future. We`re looking for a Project Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities across key commodities supporting transmission and distribution projects, site installation, and commissioning services.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of category strategy, influence key business decisions, and work closely with suppliers and stakeholders across a growing business.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop procurement strategies for key strategic commodities across the EA business.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers.
• Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities, including regular supplier reviews and performance management.
• Manage sourcing activities from RFQ through to contract award, ensuring best value and compliance with procurement processes.
• Support tendering and project teams with timely, competitive commercial proposals.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, rebates and commercial terms to deliver cost savings and maximise value.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while ensuring business continuity plans are in place.
• Develop and implement category plans that support cost reduction, sustainability, digitisation and operational excellence objectives.
• Analyse market trends and provide commercial insights to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Drive process improvements and support the adoption of digital procurement tools and SAP functionality.
• Produce key procurement documentation including procurement plans, bid evaluations and supplier recommendations.
• Ensure suppliers support Siemens sustainability and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, HSE, quality and project teams to support successful project execution.

Requirements

• Significant experience in a strategic procurement, category management, or supply chain role, with a proven track record of strategic sourcing and delivering commercial value.
• Strong supplier relationship management, stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing high-value procurement activities, supplier contracts, and commercial terms and conditions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, manage risk, and support business decision-making.
• Sound understanding of procurement processes, supply chain best practices, and risk management principles.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and drive continuous improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Desirable

• Experience within the electrical, utilities, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing or engineering sectors.
• Knowledge of transmission and distribution products and services.
• Installation, commissioning or wider engineering project experience.
• Contract management expertise.
• CIPS qualification, or willingness to work towards CIPS/MCIPS.
• Experience with Power BI, digitalisation initiatives or procurement systems.
• Knowledge of civil works procurement.

What can we offer?

• Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company`s performance
• Flexible Working Hours: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
• Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days!

We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world-because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.

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