Head of Operational Procurement - Blades & Vanes (Orlando)

A snapshot of your day as Head of Operational Procurement in Orlando starts with short check-ins with Buyers and MRP Planners to align on priorities, urgent material needs, and supplier developments. You collaborate closely with production, planning, and logistics to ensure material availability for upcoming builds and customer commitments. Throughout the day, you engage with internal stakeholders and suppliers to manage delivery risks, track performance KPIs, and drive mitigation actions. You also invest time in developing your team and contributing to continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives that strengthen operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Buyers, MRP Planners, and warehouse staff, fostering an ownership-driven “One Team” culture
• Ensure reliable material availability by executing contracts, following up on capacity expansion initiatives, optimizing logistics, and securing on-time delivery
• Collaborate closely with production, logistics, and strategic procurement to align operational priorities and resolve supply constraints
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, supporting escalations and driving supplier performance improvement
• Develop, monitor, and optimize operational procurement KPIs and processes in alignment with Central Procurement guidelines
• Support and drive digitalization and automation initiatives across MRP and operational procurement processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, preferably in operational procurement
• 5+ years of people management experience in a complex, operational environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with a structured, analytical, and solution-oriented working style
• Solid knowledge of SAP, especially MM and MRP processes, and end-to-end procurement workflows
• Proven track record of leading supply chain projects and implementing processes in a global organization
• Legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization

About the Team

Our Gas Services division offers low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low-emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, including steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities are enabled through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

About Siemens Energy

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. 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.

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company-paid health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave