Supplier Manager

Location: Wendell

Job

517387

Posted since

12-Aug-2026

Organization

Smart Infrastructure

Field of work

SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics

Company

Siemens Industry, Inc.

Experience level

Experienced Professional

Job type

Full-time

Work mode

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

* Wendell
- North Carolina
- United States of America

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That's why we always put our people first.

Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Transform the everyday with us!

About Smart Infrastructure - Electrification and Automation:

The Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing into our Future Grids portfolio and applications to create the power distribution grid of the future. Our comprehensive portfolio meets the growing technical requirements of today's and tomorrow's power grid!

We are looking for a Supplier Manager. This position will be based in Wendell, NC. Relocation assistance is available.

The Supplier Manager is responsible for managing supplier relationships and performance to ensure the quality and timely delivery of goods and services. He/ she works closely with internal teams to identify business needs and apply strategies that meet those needs while minimizing risks and costs. The Supplier Manager is responsible for identifying opportunities to improve supply chain processes and implementing solutions to drive efficiency, policy alignment and ISO-9000 compliance.

The Supplier Manager is also responsible for driving the sustainability and digitalization in the company's supply chain. This includes identifying opportunities to leverage digital technologies to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance employee satisfaction..

Roles & Responsibilities

* Apply supplier management strategies that align with business objectives and ensure the highest levels of supplier performance.

* Evaluate suppliers with cross-functional teams based on quality, technical capability, on-time delivery, cost-effectiveness, and responsiveness.

* Monitor supplier performance against established metrics and standards, and take corrective action as needed.

* Support regular supplier audits to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, quality standards, and legal, regulatory and sustainability requirements and industry best practices.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.

* Develop and implement corrective actions to address performance gaps

* Work with suppliers to develop improvement plans and track progress against them

* Provide regular updates on supplier performance to key stakeholders

* Continuously evaluate and improve supply chain processes compatible with ISO-9000 systems

* Continuously evaluate and improve the supplier performance management process

* Identify opportunities to digitalize supply chain processes including supplier communication

* Work with cross-functional & IT teams to implement digital solutions to optimize supply chain operations

* Drive measures to reduce carbon footprint of our supply chain so as to meet our company's Net Zero goal.

* Provide training and support to supply chain teams on Procurement process, digital tools and technologies

* Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and resolve any issues in a timely and effective manner.

* Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to supplier management and supply chain process digitalization.

You'll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain…