DiversityBusiness.com Article/- Siemens AG is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, and operates in the industry, energy and healthcare sectors. For more than 160 years, Siemens has built a reputation for leading-edge innovation and the quality of its products, services and solutions. With 428,000 employees in 190 countries, Siemens reported worldwide sales of $116.6 billion in fiscal 2008.
With its U.S. corporate headquarters in New York City, Siemens in the USA reported sales of $22.4 billion and employs approximately 69,000 people throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Our markets include automation & control, building technologies, energy & power, financial services, hearing solutions, home appliances, industrial solutions, lighting, medical solutions, transportation, and water technologies.
Bruce Perkins is responsible for managing the Siemens Corporation multi-billion dollar supplier diversity program. He reports to Patric H. Stadtfeld, Vice President, USA SCM-IM. Bruce works with the Sector, Cross-Sector, and operating groups to provide access to qualified small and diverse-owned businesses that will meet internal and external customer expectations, generate a positive ROI, increase market share and enhance the image of Siemens Corporation with it customers, employees and shareholders.
Bruce has over 40 years of experience in procurement and supplier diversity. He is a graduate of Hampton University and a Corporate Member of the NMSDC Board of Directors and a member of the NMSDC Telecommunications and Healthcare Industry Groups. Bruce also represents Siemens Corporation as a Corporate Member of WBENC (Women’s Business Enterprise National Council) and a supporter of USPAACC (U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce).
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