Head of 3rd Party Goods (f/m/d) - #2689815

Job Posting: Head of 3rd Party Goods

Location: Global

Department: DI AUT OPS MF NSC GMM 1

Job Grade: non senior management / ÜT fähig

Mode of Employment: Permanent / Full-time & Part-time

GRIP: PL-CH-SUPCH-MA999 / Logistics

External Posting?: No

Hiring Manger: Jiang Yong Li

The official start of this Leadership role is planned for October 1st 2026. As part of our transformation towards ONE Tech Company it plays a key role in shaping the future of our organization.

What we offer you

• Flexible training opportunities for both your professional and personal development that you can tailor to your interests
• (Global) development programs that can be customized according to your wishes and ambitions
• Diverse health and wellness offerings
• A work environment where you can contribute with your whole personality and truly feel like part of Siemens
  
  

Since each of over 300,000 team members feels that other benefits are particularly important, and we cannot list our entire benefit portfolio here, you can find more information here.

The individual benefits are subject to regulatory, contractual, or corporate conditions.

Transform the everyday.

The Head of Sourcing 3rd Party Goods is responsible for establishing and leading the global operating model for externally sourced products across the global factory network.

The role ensures that 3rd party sourcing is not managed locally, but operates as an integrated part of the global supply chain system, with planning, inventory, allocation, and operational execution processes.

As the owner of the global 3rd party sourcing framework, the role acts as the central orchestrator between Procurement, Planning and Digitalization functions to optimize the external supply ecosystem and ensure product availability.

Key Responsibilities

How you will make an Impact with us

• External Supply Network Strategy & Governance
• Define and evolve the global operation model for 3rd party goods (trading goods)
• Establish standardized sourcing models, processes, and governance frameworks
• Ensure alignment with global architecture (IBP, planning, data models)
• End‑to‑End Supply Chain Integration

Integrate external supply flows into planning and replenishment processes, ensure alignment with:

• Demand & Supply Planning (IBP)
• Multi-Level Inventory Optimization (MLIO)
• Product Availability Management
• Order Management & allocation processes
• Ensure supplier capacity, lead times, and constraints are transparently reflected in planning and execution
• Network Orchestration
• Act as central orchestrator between Global Functions like SCM, Procurement, IT
• Balance global standards with local realities and constraints
• Supplier Market & Risk Management
• Build deep understanding of global supplier markets, capacity risks, and geopolitical factors
• Design mitigation strategies:
• Multi‑sourcing / pooling
• Risk buffers and allocation logic
• Ensure supply resilience across the network
• Data‑Driven Decision Making
• Leverage data and analytics to steer sourcing decisions:
• Demand forecasts, inventory KPIs, supplier performance
• Drive transparency on:
• supply risks
• shortages
• capacity limitations
• Enable fact‑based prioritization and escalation processes
• Transformation & Scaling
• Lead the rollout of global sourcing models
• Drive logistical and architectural/ ERP design for all kinds of trading goods
• Integrate trading goods into standard factory sourcing processes such as Material Strategy teams, second source handling etc
  
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience in Supply Chain Management and/or Sourcing in a global manufacturing environment
• Strong expertise in end‑to‑end supply chain processes (Planning, Sourcing, Logistics, Order Management)
• Proven track record in leading transformation or rollouts across multiple factories or regions
• Deep understanding of supplier markets, risk management, and capacity management
• Experience working in matrix or network organizations
  
  

Core Skills

• End‑to‑End & Network Thinking – ability to understand and optimize complex supply networks
• Orchestration & Stakeholder Management – ability to align multiple functions without formal authority
• Analytical & Data‑Driven Decision Making – translating data into actionable decisions
• Strategic Thinking & Prioritization – focus on system‑level impact over local optimization
• Transformation & Scaling Capability – driving global adoption of new models and processes
  
  

Leadership & Personal Profile

• System mindset over functional or local interests
• High influence without formal authority
• Strong decision‑making under uncertainty
• High transparency and trust‑based leadership
• Ability to balance global consistency with local execution realities
  
  

Success Measures

• Supply reliability and stability of 3rd party goods across the network
• Reduction of shortages, expedites, and supply disruptions
• Integration of external supply into IBP / MLIO / OM processes
• High adoption of standardized sourcing models
  
  

Languages: Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus

You are much more than your qualifications, and we believe in the potential of every single candidate. We look forward to getting to know you!

Please note, this position will be based in the Siemens location where the selected candidate currently is located. The role has been assessed as a level (MA999). The actual compensation range will vary based on work location, applicable salary structure, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Candidates will receive compensation information relevant to their location during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements and Siemens compensation practices. For further information regarding the compensation details that apply to you and your country, please contact the recruiter directly.

At Siemens, our Total Rewards approach is designed to inspire innovation, reward impact, and support your well-being at every stage of your career. From competitive pay and benefits to recognition and development opportunities, we help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce. At Siemens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values your skills and provides equitable opportunities to progress. For us, competitiveness goes hand in hand with diverse teams and a shared sense of belonging. Our technology is powered by innovation, fueled by the diverse thinking and the unique merits of our people. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday, for everyone, together with us.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from persons with disabilities. In the case of equal qualifications, severely disabled applicants and applicants with equivalent status will be given preference.

About Us

Siemens Digital Industries Automation (DI AUT) is one of the world’s leading providers of industrial automation. Our innovative automation portfolio enables companies of all sizes in both the process and discrete manufacturing industries to accelerate their automation—and thus their digital transformation—across the entire value chain. This allows our customers to increase productivity and flexibility and become future-ready through technologies such as software-defined systems and artificial intelligence. Siemens Xcelerator—the open digital business platform—helps to implement this more easily, quickly, and at scale. Together with partners and a broad ecosystem, Siemens supports its customers on their journey toward becoming a Digital Enterprise. otc2026di