Operational Buyer

"We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

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• Collaborate with global/local commodity management and material planning teams to optimize procurement planning, alignment, and execution.
• Manage sourcing activities, including RfQs, supplier evaluations, technical clarifications, total cost analysis, negotiations, and supplier selection.
• Oversee purchase order lifecycle management, ensuring timely execution, order confirmations, quality compliance, and supplier performance.
• Implement procurement strategies for assigned commodities, including pricing, supplier mix, vendor onboarding, lead times, and budget performance management.
• Lead supplier and stakeholder coordination on technical, contractual, logistics, transportation, customs, and claim management matters.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, data quality, and supplier base performance while achieving KPIs related to savings, on-time delivery, claims, and process quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3–4 years of experience in direct purchasing, material requirements planning, or comparable supply chain role.
• Experience in manufacturing or power generation environments, with proficiency in SAP procurement ("Buy") modules and advanced Excel-based data analysis.
• Strong communication, collaboration, influencing, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and drive results.
• Demonstrated capability in strategic thinking, continuous process improvement, and supporting operational excellence initiatives.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

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