Senior Buyer

Siemens Energy; Warwick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international energy company based in the UK is seeking a Senior Operational Buyer to oversee supplier management and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate possesses strong experience with SAP systems and advanced Excel skills, with over 5 years in Direct Procurement. This role requires a solution-oriented individual who can thrive in a complex environment and collaborate with internal stakeholders. The company values proactive individuals who focus on procurement excellence and process improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Direct Procurement.
• Experience in aerospace or industrial applications preferred.
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-changing global organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a diverse supplier portfolio and drive part sourcing activities.
• Manage workqueues and ensure timely PO issuance.
• Partner with MRPCs and requisitioners for excellent customer service.

Skills

Strong experience with SAP transactional systems

Advanced Excel skills

Experience in Direct Procurement

Familiarity with PowerBI

Proactive, solution-oriented mindset

Advanced / Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Title : Senior Operational Buyer

Location : Warwick

Contract : Full Time

About the Role

Randstad Sourceright is recruiting on behalf of Siemens Energy. We are looking for a solution-focused, analytical Senior Operational Buyer who thrives on working with large volumes of information, complex products, and diverse suppliers. This role requires someone confident in analysis, Excel, PowerBI, and a lean approach to procurement, who can work independently and deliver solutions rather than just operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities

You will work closely with internal stakeholders and Capability Managers to support :

• Procurement & Supplier Management : Oversee a diverse supplier portfolio, drive part sourcing activities, negotiate price adjustments, and resolve invoicing or payment discrepancies.
• Operational Efficiency : Manage workqueues, ensure timely PO issuance, and contribute to globally defined procurement methods, processes, and systems.
• Internal Customer Collaboration : Partner with MRPCs and requisitioners to ensure excellent customer service and early engagement.
• Supplier Development & Compliance : Support supplier qualification, evaluation, selection, and ongoing development, maintaining transparency and high procurement quality.
• Documentation & Reporting : Maintain records, update supplier evaluation systems, and support Procurement Business Plan activities.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who has :

• Strong experience with SAP transactional systems (PS1 ATLAS module in a production environment).
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets.
• 5+ years of experience in Direct Procurement.
• Experience in aerospace or industrial applications preferred; knowledge of complex products such as castings and forgings is a plus.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset—able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with PowerBI or other analytics tools.
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-changing global organization.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Advanced / Fluent English.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced, analytical, and solution-focused Senior Buyer who enjoys working independently, driving process improvement, and delivering procurement excellence—we’d love to hear from you!