Buying Professional

Siemens; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Buying Professional for our Heber Springs, Arkansas location. The role focuses on semi-complex buying strategies, expediting deliveries, and acting as the liaison between manufacturing and vendors to ensure timely material flow.

You will manage POs in SAP, monitor supplier performance, and drive cost reductions while coordinating with Engineering and Quality teams. A background in supply chain and proficiency with SAP are important assets for success.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in purchasing/procurement.
• Strong written and oral communication in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Customer-focused and collaborative team player.
• Ability to prioritize, adapt to urgency and meet deadlines.
• Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain and serve as primary point of contact to suppliers.
• Create Purchase Orders (SAP) in the required queue and secure acknowledgments.
• Identify and address material shortages to avoid production impact.
• Monitor supplier On Time Delivery (OTD) and KPIs.
• Coordinate supplier setups and information gathering for onboarding.
• Support supplier qualification for new components and negotiate PO terms.

Skills

English communication

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or technical curriculum

Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt

Tools

SAP

NexGen

IOL

GMDM

SCMStar

oneSRM

Job description

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrive is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Transform the everyday with us!

We are looking for a Buying Professional for our Heber Springs, Arkansas location, a manufacturing and distribution facility primarily focused on medium-voltage overhead outdoor power distribution products and solutions. Outdoor products are essential components of medium-voltage distribution grids. Siemens' comprehensive outdoor portfolio of switching devices is designed for a wide variety of applications and climatic conditions. Type-tested reliability as well as long electrical life and mechanical robustness help to minimize operation costs while increasing resiliency of medium-voltage smart grids. Solutions for wildfire mitigation available on select products.

Position Overview

Supports business in semi-complex buying strategies and activities to purchase and arrange timely deliveries of material and services; plans and expedites as needed and serves as liaison between manufacturing and vendors.

You will make an impact by:

• Manage the supply chain & provide a prime focal point to suppliers.
• Generates Purchase Orders (SAP) in assigned queue in accordance with required strategies based on the requisition and obtains order acknowledgement.
• Identify, report, and manage potential problems and proactively address material shortages before impacting production.
• Manages supplier On Time Delivery (OTD)
• Prepare and manage supplier key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Obtain information from suppliers in order to complete supplier setups.
• Familiarity with the various Siemens Procurement tools (SAP, NexGen, IOL, GMDM, SCMStar, etc)
• Issues POs for Capital equipment in oneSRM
• Participates in the Supplier Qualification Process for new suppliers of key major components
• Prepares and conducts negotiations as required for issuing Purchase Orders and seeks price reductions for YOY spend.
• Coordinates with Engineering, Supplier Quality and manufacturing as required
• Ensures compliance with SIEMENS buying guidelines.
• Understand Siemens T&C’s, contract and project deliverables and enact plans for meeting goals.
• Leads Supplier Non-Conformances (NCRs) with the Supplier Quality Manager and Engineering to insure no impact on production floor.
• Performs Supplier Evaluations and Supplier Development Plans for the assigned commodities, including establishing supplier score cards.
• Support resolutions of GR/IR issues and other exceptions to established rules
• Support and help define commodity strategies for assigned purchasing spend.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience
• Strong written and oral communication in English language
• Highly skilled with Microsoft office products (Power Point, Word and Advance Excel)
• Must be customer focused and a collaborative team player
• Ability to assess priorities, demonstrate flexibility and understand sense of urgency
• Self-motivated, demonstrate problem solving abilities, continuous improvement, and decision-making skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in supply chain, business or technical curriculum
• Green or Black Belt Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience and Knowledge of castings, fasteners, sheet metal, commodity metals and various electrical components is desired.

About Siemens

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.