Sr. Commodity Manager

About the role

At Siemens Smart Infrastructure – Electrification & Automation (EA) team, we deliver a full range of energy distribution systems and solutions that power today’s electrical grids—and shape tomorrow’s. From electric-vehicle charging and photovoltaic inverters to medium-voltage distribution equipment and automation solutions, our portfolio supports the evolving needs of a more reliable, sustainable, and future-ready grid. Our U.S. headquarters in Wendell, North Carolina is a hub for engineering, manufacturing, and assembly. We are looking for a Sr. Commodity Manager. This position will be based in Wendell, NC. Relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, driving cost savings, supplier performance, and supply chain resiliency.
• Identifying, qualifying, and onboarding new suppliers while benchmarking market capabilities, capacity, and cost structures.
• Leading complex RFQs, supplier negotiations, tooling programs, and capacity planning initiatives.
• Building alternate sourcing strategies to support growth, mitigate risk, and improve business continuity.
• Partnering with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to align sourcing decisions with business objectives.
• Driving supplier productivity, continuous improvement, cost transparency, and performance management programs.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading RFQs, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and supplier performance programs.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, project management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems, and eSourcing tools.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship and willing to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing commodities including Steel, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Stampings, Structures, and Paint.
• Experience supporting engineered products, industrial manufacturing, or electrical equipment environments.
• Knowledge of supplier quality systems, capacity planning, production ramp-ups, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Advanced experience developing global sourcing strategies and supplier networks.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or APICS certifications.

About Siemens

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.