Alexander Franz

Alexander Franz is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as the Head of Procurement for Rolling Stock North America at Siemens since October 2025. Prior to this role, Alexander held several key positions at Siemens Gamesa, including Head of Procurement for North America and Head of Tactical Procurement for the Americas, where responsibilities included regional P&L management and sourcing strategy execution, achieving significant milestones such as revenue target fulfillment during the pandemic and participation in business planning for FY23-26. Alexander also worked at Siemens Energy as a Global Commodity Manager, overseeing various commodities and leading initiatives that improved cost targets. The career began with roles at Siemens as a Senior Buyer and Junior Buyer, following a Diplom in Business Engineering with a focus on supply chain management from Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin. Notable achievements throughout the career include the introduction of innovative procurement strategies, participation in cross-functional teams, and successful sourcing optimization practices.