Siemens Energy
"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.
Gas Services
Low-emission power generation through technology, solutions, service and decarbonization. We enhance and innovate conventional and renewable power supply and make the most of our energy sources to support the energy transition.
About the Role
A Snapshot of Your Day
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Buyer to join our team. In this role, you will lead complex procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, and drive sourcing strategies that ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, and quality. You will play a pivotal role in supporting both domestic and international purchasing operations, contributing directly to the success of key projects and long-term business goals.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Drives the most sophisticated buying strategies to purchase and arrange timely deliveries of supplies and materials
- Resolves the most complex delivery, quality, or other related problems with purchases and invoices.
- Crafts project plans and purchasing systems and analyzes requisitions and supply plans for domestic and international purchases.
- Leads negotiations of prices, terms, and quality requirements! Develop quote requests and evaluate market conditions.
- Leads value analysis to identify cost improvements and develops cost-saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis, alternative sourcing, and vendor evaluation criteria.
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge in the field of specialization or multiple subject areas to the successful completion of sophisticated assignments. Optimally serves as a point of authority and/or source of technical/scientific knowledge for the area of expertise.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration or equivalent experience in a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of successful experience in purchasing!
- Applies sophisticated knowledge and original thinking to tackle complex problems, preempt potential issues, and contribute to key business decisions across a broad range of topics.
- Demonstrates strong leadership through mentoring and coaching team members, while working independently or collaboratively in a structured, disciplined manner.
- Communicates optimally across diverse environments, is proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and is comfortable working internationally with up to 10% travel.
- Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.
- 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
Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
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