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

Job Posting: Head of 3 rd 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 3 rd 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. How you will make an Impact with us Key Responsibilities 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,