西门子Cost and Value Engineering – Project Leader for Cost and Value Optimization and Benchmarking
任职要求
• Bachelor / Master or above education background, preferred in engineering • You can calculate cost of at least one technology like: o Plastic parts o Metal parts / Sheet metal parts o Machined parts o Casting o Electronics (PCBA) o Assembly / manual or automized process o Additive manufacturing • This job requires >12 years of project execution experience in the above-mentioned working environment. Excellent knowledge of Engineering is a core competency. • You can apply methodologies and bring transparency and structure into complex products and solutions like: o Benchmarking o Market analysis o Function cost analysis o Requirements engineering o Project management o others • Your know-how of products, systems and relevant production processes is outstanding. This shall include automation and drive, control and protection, signaling and high voltage for e.g. building technology, electronic products and electrical automation, fire safety, protection systems or energy distributions, low and medium-voltage cables, power bars and switchboards, the manufacturing of Printed circuit boards (e.g. PCB, SMD/ THT, PCBA) and also empty and equipped cabinets with respective enclosers (e.g. circuit breakers, contactors or switchers). The skills you are expected to have • You are an organizational talent with excellent Project Management and time management skills, always thinking innovatively, entrepreneurially and strategically to drive our projects on the road to success. • Strong teamwork and communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams. • Willingness to embrace feedback, adapt to change, and engage with diverse perspectives. • Your excellent English proficiency helps you with internal and external contacts. You'll benefit from • Diverse and inclusive culture, doing the work you like with people who appreciate it. • Systematic career development platform, various training courses, and online learning resources for you to help you tailor your growth path based on your strengths. • 15 days+ annual leaves, with additional benefits such as Christmas leave. • Generous benefits package, long-term care corporate annuity plan, flexible allocation of commercial insurance, employee stock sharing matching plan for mutual growth, etc. • Find more here.
工作职责
Siemens Smart Infrastructure is looking for a Cost and Value Engineering (CVE) Project Leader for complex and sophisticated cost optimization projects. We as in the Smart Infrastructure division we develop networks that supply our cities with light and heat intelligently and we know our way around automation and digitalization in the process and manufacturing industries. For these and many other future projects, we need smart thinkers who bring skills, creativity, and dedication to the table. As CVE Engineer & project manager you work in a global team and are responsible for the cost and value evaluation of purchased or manufactured parts / components. You know and apply related manufacturing technologies / process through application of all CVE levers and methodologies to develop target costs and value drivers. In this position you work in a local and a global team. You will align and conduct projects with customers from different locations in China and in our global CVE team. Our teamwork applies the philosophy: “global for local and local for global”. So, what are you waiting for? Take your next career step with us! You'll make an impact by Product life cycles in a highly competitive and cost-driven environment become more complex. You take the challenge to increase our product´s value while simultaneously decreasing costs. You identify room for improvement, lead process optimization activities, calculate best cost and value positions and ensure transparency. You employ Bottom-up approaches of Cost Value Engineering indicating cost optimization targets for products and systems based on cost models per function and aggregated costs per component, cost split from system to component level and feasibility of material cost targets. You evaluate the cost impact of alternative technical options concerning the most cost-effective solution. This is teamwork and may apply support from several CVE engineers or cross functions of our customers. We give you free space to be creative. As part of your job, you set up a holistic and innovative CVE organizational structure and add value to keep it competitive in close collaboration within cross-functional teams. You always make a strong effort to ensure the adherence of all Siemens engineering policies and procedures.
Siemens Smart Infrastructure is looking for a Cost and Value Engineering (CVE) Technology Expert covering technology & methodology for specific technology like stamping part, sheet metal parts, aluminum casting, material application, electromechanical products, manufacturing process or comparable as well as assembly. As CVE Engineer you work in a global team and are responsible for the cost and value evaluation of purchased parts / components and related manufacturing technology / process through application of all CVE levers to develop quantitative target costs and value drivers, while adhering to quality and supply chain requirements. Our team works applies the philosophy: “global for local and local for global”. So, what are you waiting for? Take your next career step with us! You'll make an impact by • Evaluate and determine the best cost and value position for purchased parts / components in assigned technology field through application of Cost and Value Engineering levers and methods. • Ensure transparency in production processes, related costs and improvement potential through application of appropriate tools and methodologies for: • Cost Analysis and Optimization (CAO), • Supply Chain Productivity Improvement (SPI), • Design to Value (DtV) • Target Costing and Target Pricing (TCP). • Benchmarking (BM) • Compile feasible costs per part / component or solution as basis for bottom-up target indication and cost split as part of system target costing process. • Propose improvement measures and quantification of cost potential to functions like Procurement, R&D, Product managers or Product cost persons responsible. • Calculate cost targets for components acc. to maturity of design. Evaluate cost impact of alternative technical options (materials, manufacture methods) during the product development process. Advise engineering concerning the most cost-effective solution based on standardized design processes and production methods. • Propose technology-based and lean optimization measures in the supply chain. • Support procurement in negotiation with suppliers. • Determine material field strategy of together with Commodity Management. • Lead projects for cost transparency and optimization • Follow up on implementation of measures
Supply Chain Senior Consultant is wanted, Siemens Advanta Consulting, (Beijing) 资深供应链咨询顾问, 西门子管理咨询运营部(上海/深圳) Operation department of Siemens Advanta Consulting (Shanghai/Shenzhen Office is looking for a Supply Chain Senior Consultant). You’ll make an impact by • Help clients define and improve the supply chain strategy and processes in different industries, incl. S&OP, planning and procurement and outbound logistics. • Help clients build up capabilities and competence in end to end supply chain management domain. • Understand clients’ pain points and expectations in supply chain strategy and processes, practices and IT systems, analyze root causes and provide professional and practical recommendations and solutions to improve client’s total supply chain cost. • Guide through or coach customers to understand, accept and implement the recommendations and solutions provided above, realizing the customer impacts in terms of supply chain KPIs. • Facilitate internal and external workshops with customers, with a structure and guided group discussion on strategy, solutions, interviews, etc. • Be responsible for leading clients through these operational improvements as a thought leader, people leader and organization leader • Proactively manage changes with professional methods and handling complex analyses and resolve customer issue. • Work hand in hand together with clients on each engagement, facilitating working sessions with client management/project teams, motivating and coaching the client team during transformations.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting cycle, working closely with functional leads to ensure accuracy and realism. - Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to assess business scenarios, revenue streams, cost structures, and profitability. - Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends, risks, and opportunities in a timely manner. - Prepare regular management reports and dashboards, providing commentary and recommendations to drive performance. Business Enablement Act as the finance point of contact to product and operation teams, coordinate efforts to define end-to-end finance processes to ensure proper finance mechanisms are in place to support new products and features. Cost Management & Optimization Identify cost efficiency opportunities within operations, balancing growth ambitions with prudent financial stewardship. Develop frameworks for expenditure review and challenge business leaders constructively on resource allocation. Partner with procurement and operations to drive process improvements, renegotiate supplier contracts, and optimize return on investment. Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication Build robust relationships with internal stakeholders, fostering an environment of trust, openness, and mutual respect. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to align financial objectives with broader business strategies. Educate non-finance colleagues on financial concepts, empowering them to own their budgets and deliver on commitments. Governance & Compliance Ensure the business operates within the organization’s financial policies, risk management frameworks, and regulatory requirements. Support the implementation of robust internal controls, safeguarding company assets and data integrity. Proactively identify, recommend, and lead projects to enhance financial processes, drive automation, and improve the quality of management information.
This role will be at the heart of building and sustaining a reliable supply base that fuels our Retail growth. It goes beyond procurement operations, it will shape how sourcing enables commercial success, ensures stock availability and strengthens our competitive advantage in one of the world’s fastest-moving e-commerce markets. It will play a central role across five key pillars, a high-impact role that blends procurement, operations and cross-functional collaboration, offering a unique opportunity to transform sourcing from a back-office function into a strategic driver of growth and profitability. As part of an agile, AI-powered Retail organization, it will collaborate with brilliant minds across commercial, logistics, and operations teams to solve sourcing challenges, optimize efficiency, and deliver impact at scale. Key Pillars of the Role • Seamless Stock Journey Lead the end-to-end procurement process from purchase orders to inbound, storage and outbound fulfillment. Secure stock availability by monitoring purchasing flows, resolving procurement bottlenecks and ensuring smooth [Ready to Ship] status. Drive reverse logistics activities, including [return to suppliers, scrap/write-off and re-inbound], to minimize obsolescence and reduce fulfillment costs. • Unlocking Commercial Success through Supply Chain Expertise Support commercial strategy and ad-hoc initiatives by collaborating with logistic operations to enhance revenue and improve P&L performance while ensuring operations efficiencies. Manage return to suppliers and scrap processes (reverse logistics) to reduce fulfillment cost and minimize stock obsoletion. Act as an advisor to commercial in negotiating contractual terms related to supply chain and procurement. • Cross-Functional Supply Chain & Stakeholder Alignment Partner with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure smooth end-to-end procurement and fulfillment. Represent the Retail team with suppliers, commercial, and other stakeholders to align operations with business goals and enable win-win sourcing solutions. Share best practices and insights with our regional team to drive consistent supply chain excellence across markets. • Local Capability Building Share best practices to enhance the knowledge of local sourcing teams, while mentoring colleagues to drive continuous improvement and ensure consistent execution. Apply your knowledge of sourcing, procurement, and supply chain practices to help local teams perform effectively. • Ad-Hoc Project Driver Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects that drive measurable value, whether by supporting Retail initiatives beyond your core responsibilities, enhancing user experience or identifying performance improvement opportunities. Our progressive Retail team culture encourages every member to take on strategic projects as a way to learn, add value and deliver impact in varied and meaningful ways across our Business Unit.