Senior Buyer

Siemens Mobility; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and technology company in the UK is looking for a Senior Buyer to join their Supply Chain Management team. This hybrid role entails managing Indirect Material procurement, driving innovation, and collaborating closely with various teams to enhance decision-making through AI and automation. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and broad supply chain knowledge, and the company offers competitive benefits including flexible working hours and a performance-based bonus.

Benefits

Performance-Based Bonus

Flexible Working Hours

Pension Plan

26 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Ability to lead sourcing activities and negotiate contracts.
• Skilled in analysing market trends for cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for Siemens business units.
• Build and maintain strong relationships for collaboration.
• Lead sourcing activities and manage supplier performance.
• Drive digital transformation within procurement.

Skills

Broad supply chain knowledge

Strong negotiation and influencing skills

Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills

Ability to build trust and confidence quickly

Knowledge of AI applications in supply chain

Familiarity with digitalisation frameworks and tools

Change management and stakeholder engagement

Passion to make a difference

Job description

SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics

Senior Buyer

Location: This is a hybrid role which will allow you to split your time between home and the Manchester office 2/3 days a week.

Siemens, the leading global engineering and technology services company, has been active in the United Kingdom for 175 years. We provide innovative solutions to help tackle the UK’s major challenges, across the key sectors of mobility, digital industry, smart infrastructure, and healthcare.

Siemens has a significant presence throughout the UK, with 12 manufacturing sites and more than 25 major offices.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Buyer to join our Supply Chain Management team in the UK.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of Indirect Material procurement for Siemens businesses, building strong relationships across the organisation and driving innovation in how we work.

As a Senior Buyer, your focus will be on delivering procurement value and strategic impact across Siemens UK, while collaborating closely with UK Commodity Managers, EMEA, and global teams. You’ll champion digital transformation and AI adoption within SCM, helping us optimise processes, improve transparency, and shape the future of procurement.

We are a purpose-driven team, committed to delivering sustainable solutions and creating positive outcomes for Siemens, society, and the environment.

You’ll create impact by:

• Act as the primary point of contact for Siemens business units, ensuring alignment of procurement strategies with operational needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships to support collaboration and deliver value-added solutions.
• Lead sourcing activities, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Analyse market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Develop and drive sustainability topics and social value projects to make a positive impact for both Siemens and Society.
• Drive digital transformation within procurement by implementing AI-enabled tools to optimise sourcing, contract management, and supplier performance.
• Identify and lead opportunities for automation and process improvement through advanced analytics and emerging technologies.
• Champion innovation by piloting generative AI solutions to enhance decision-making and streamline procurement workflows.

You’ll build on your existing expertise, including:

• Broad supply chain knowledge
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills at all levels
• Ability to build trust and confidence quickly and expertly
• Knowledge of AI applications in supply chain and drive adoption
• Familiarity with digitalisation frameworks and tools
• Change management and stakeholder engagement for digital initiatives
• Passion to make a difference and have creative thinking and a forward-looking mindset

What can we offer?

• Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance
• Flexible Working Hours: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
• Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days!

We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world—because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.