Team Lead - Procurement - Substation NA

A Snapshot of Your Day Join us as the Team Lead
- Procurement, where you will take charge of leading and coordinating procurement and sourcing activities for large-scale, complex substation projects across North America. Imagine combining hands-on project procurement execution with team leadership, supplier strategy, and commercial negotiation. You will drive sourcing strategies, evaluate suppliers, manage contracts, and oversee supplier performance to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet all technical and quality requirements.

Your day will involve reviewing supplier proposals, aligning sourcing decisions with project management, resolving escalations, and coaching your team on effective procurement practices.

A Snapshot of Your Day Join us as the Team Lead
- Procurement, where you will take charge of leading and coordinating procurement and sourcing activities for large-scale, complex substation projects across North America. Imagine combining hands-on project procurement execution with team leadership, supplier strategy, and commercial negotiation. You will drive sourcing strategies, evaluate suppliers, manage contracts, and oversee supplier performance to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet all technical and quality requirements.

Your day will involve reviewing supplier proposals, aligning sourcing decisions with project management, resolving escalations, and coaching your team on effective procurement practices.

• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team supporting complex transmission and substation projects.
• Drive end-to-end project procurement activities, including sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and contract awards.
• Partner with Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Logistics, and Finance to ensure successful project execution.
• Lead supplier negotiations and evaluate supplier performance, capabilities, and financial health to maximize value.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks while delivering cost optimization and value-creation initiatives.
• Serve as the primary procurement escalation point and ensure compliance with Siemens Energy policies, governance standards, and continuous improvement objectives.

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years, or Master's degree with 6+ years, of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Proven leadership experience in procurement, sourcing, commodity management, or project procurement environments with the ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Experience working with supporting transmission, substation, switch gear, transformer, EPC, utility, or other large capital infrastructure projects strongly preferred.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and complex supply chain challenges.
• Strong analytical, financial, and commercial acumen, including cost and supplier assessments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all levels.
• Experience supporting transmission, substation, or large infrastructure projects preferred; SAP/ERP experience and certifications (CPSM, CPM, APICS, PMP) are a plus.
• Willing to travel up to 10-15% domestically and on occasion internationally

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

The Grid Technologies Procurement organization is dedicated to supporting critical transmission and substation infrastructure projects that contribute to a reliable, sustainable, and digital power grid. Our team plays a vital role in managing complex supply chains, reducing risks, and delivering value that aligns with the global energy transition. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and every team member’s contribution is valued.

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we're also using our technology to help protect people and the environment. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company-paid health and wellness benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Savings fund
• Above-the-law benefits
• Family building benefits