A Snapshot of Your Day (position overview)Siemens Energy seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer to join our procurement team! This role is essential to ensuring efficient management of procurement activities while supporting the company's operational and business targets. The Buyer will work closely with internal customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to drive cost-effective sourcing, maintain high procurement quality, and implement global standards and processes!How You'll Make an Impact (responsibilities)
- Oversee day-to-day procurement activities to ensure efficient management of procurement operations and alignment with business targets.
- Manage a work queue to ensure timely issuance of purchase orders (POs) while coordinating effectively with internal customers, including MRPCs and requisitioners.
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability, while managing a portfolio of suppliers for medium purchasing volumes, including negotiating price increases and running RFQs and bidding processes.
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing to secure favorable agreements and support Supplier Management processes such as qualification, evaluation, development, and classification to maintain high procurement quality.
- Contribute to implementing globally defined procurement methods, processes, and systems, ensuring compliance with Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes, guidelines, and IT systems.
- Maintain accurate documentation and adherence to online purchasing and contract management systems while supporting or leading Procurement Business Plan activities.
What You Bring (requirements)
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, with strong SAP expertise.
- Strong Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities, with an analytical approach and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced global environment.
- 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.
About the TeamGas Services Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet. Who is Siemens Energy?At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 94,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we're also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.Check out this video to learn more about Siemens Energy:
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Rewards- Career growth and development opportunities
- Supportive work culture
- Company paid Health and wellness benefits
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- 401K savings plan with company match
- Family building benefits
- Parental leave
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