Procurement Leadership Development Program

What is the Procurement Leadership Development Program (PLDP)?

The PLDP prepares you to support a wide range of businesses as a potential future leader within our SCM organization. You will learn what it takes to analyze and manage the Supply Chain and Procurement aspects of a company ranked among the top 50 in sales in the world. You will receive mentoring from Siemens’ team of business leaders and gain access to and network with Siemens’ senior decision-makers. This is a two-year rotation program with two six-month segments, followed by a one year segment. It is not an internship or co-op position. The individual will be rotating across business and functions in SCM in at least two locations in the U.S. Upon completion of the program, graduates should transition into the SCM and Procurement organization in Siemens in the U.S.

At the end of the program, the individual will obtain SCM related experiences in

·        Commodity Management

·        Procurement Performance Controlling & Reporting

·        SCM Governance and Processes

·        Project Procurement Management

·        Operational Procurement

·        Logistics

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for people who are resourceful — true problem solvers who challenge themselves to find the most effective and efficient solutions to complex challenges. We provide a platform for those who want to have an impact on the future and contribute to the successes of the company, our customers and the world.

Responsibilities 

·        During the two-year program, this individual will have an opportunity to learn the comprehensive  Supply Chain Management and Procurement processes, technologies, applications and methodologies from both strategic and operational perspectives.

·        Support the overall functions and multiple projects within the SCM organization in Siemens Corporation and various Business Divisions.

·        Help the implementation of Siemens SCM Digitalization programs and strategies.

·        Analyze SCM reports, coordinate and possibility lead various projects with a focus on process optimization in SCM area.

·        Interact with a broad range of stakeholders including the Siemens Global SCM organization, Executives, Divisions and other support functions; interface with all of the SCM employees in the SCM organization that he or she is located in the rotation program.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

Education Level Required:

Preferred: Major in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Logistics

Will be considered: Major in Business Administration, General Management, Statistics, IT, Mathematics

Graduation Date: Candidates must graduate with a four-year degree by the program start date, but no more than one year prior

Minimum GPA: 3.2 (3.5+ strongly preferred)

Good MS Office Suite

Good analytical skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), and a team player

Demonstrate a good level of critical thinking and problem solving

Work Authorization: Permanent work authorization in the U.S. is required

Benefits: 

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees.  Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html. The pay for this position is $70,000. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location. 

Relocation and Travel: Candidates must be willing to relocate and travel as required by the program