About the position
Siemens EDA is a global technology leader in Electronic Design Automation software, enabling companies worldwide to develop innovative electronic products more efficiently. The Supply Chain Manager will play a crucial role in managing an assigned contract manufacturer, focusing on specific product lines. This position involves ensuring clear-to-build readiness, providing material escalation support for critical shortages, and driving overall cost efficiencies. The manager will be responsible for monitoring material and inventory analysis at the supplier level, as well as overseeing excess and obsolescence management. In this role, the Supply Chain Manager will create and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure continuity of supply and facilitate continuous improvement planning. They will also be responsible for approving any Purchase Price Variance (PPV) claims and negotiating product and Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) costs with assigned suppliers. Evaluating value-add costs against other quotes is essential to achieve best-in-class pricing. The manager will ensure data integrity in suppliers' ERP systems, verifying that standard costs, lead times, and Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) are accurate to minimize Siemens' financial exposure. As the first point of escalation for critical material shortages, the Supply Chain Manager will assist in escalating issues to Commodity Management or seek alternative suppliers to close any gaps. They will monitor the execution of forecast changes to ensure on-time delivery and limit excess liability. Leading Quarterly Business Reviews, the manager will champion internal and external teams to prepare agendas and present performance scores. Collaboration with Commodity Management, Engineering/Quality, and R&D is vital for addressing project or escalation issues. Ultimately, the Supply Chain Manager will own the supply source and drive continuous improvement to enhance cost, quality, responsiveness, support, and performance.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage an assigned contract manufacturer focusing on specific product lines.
- Support clear-to-build readiness and material escalation for critical shortages.
- Conduct material/inventory analysis at the supplier level.
- Monitor excess and obsolescence.
- Create and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for supply continuity and improvement planning.
- Approve Purchase Price Variance (PPV) claims.
- Negotiate product and Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) costs with suppliers.
- Evaluate value-add costs against other quotes for competitive pricing.
- Ensure data integrity in suppliers' ERP systems, verifying standard costs, lead times, and MOQs.
- Act as the first point of escalation for critical material shortages and assist in resolving issues.
- Monitor execution of forecast changes to ensure on-time delivery and limit excess liability.
- Lead Quarterly Business Reviews and prepare performance score presentations.
- Collaborate with Commodity Management, Engineering/Quality, and R&D for project support and escalation issues.
- Drive continuous improvement of the supply source to enhance cost, quality, responsiveness, support, and performance.
Requirements
- BS or BA degree from an accredited 4-year college or university.
- Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain and Procurement, ideally with experience in global EMS/Contract Manufacturers.
- Experience in vendor management processes and working with contract manufacturers.
- Proven procurement experience and project management skills.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Background in working with Product Data Management (PDM) tools (Arena or Agile) and ERP systems.
- Detail-oriented, analytical, process-savvy, customer-focused, and adaptable to business needs.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with international supply chain management.
- Familiarity with advanced analytics tools for supply chain optimization.
- Knowledge of industry trends in electronic design automation.
Benefits
- Health and wellness benefits including paid sick leave, paid parental leave, and PTO or flexible vacation options.
- Incentive compensation based on performance.
- Flexible working arrangements between home and office.
