Commodity Buyer

Siemens Energy; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Manager to lead defined commodity groups, coordinating domestic and international sourcing. The role interfaces with engineering, project management, supplier quality, and logistics to ensure on-time, budget-conscious procurement.

You will analyze requisitions, negotiate terms, and develop risk mitigation with global supplier networks. Travel up to 10% may be required, supporting a dynamic, international team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 8 years of purchasing experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere with an organized approach.
• Willing to travel internationally up to 10% of time.

Responsibilities

• Manage all purchasing responsibilities for a defined group of commodities and execute complex buying strategies to purchase and deliver equipment and materials on time and under budget.
• Review and analyze requisitions and supply plans for domestic and international purchases; participate in negotiation of prices, terms and conditions, and quality requirements.
• Expedite as needed and act as liaison between supplier and users (engineers, project managers, supplier quality & others).
• Use problem solving skills to resolve delivery, quality, invoicing, and pricing issues.
• Evaluate market conditions to develop risk mitigation measures for commodities; lead supplier development initiatives based on risk and capacity data.
• Solicit cost reduction ideas from suppliers and initiate follow-up actions to implement savings.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. "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.

A typical day will include interfacing (via email, Teams, face to face) with your procurement team and other project team members from engineering, project management, supplier quality, logistics as well as with your suppliers to ensure well-managed, organized tendering and execution of projects. Using your experience in purchasing processes and supplier relationships to develop commercial expertise for your commodity and supplier network.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Manage all purchasing responsibilities for a defined group of commodities. Perform and execute complex buying strategies to purchase and deliver equipment and materials on time and under budget.
• Review and analyze requisitions and supply plans for domestic and international purchases. Participate in the negotiation of prices, terms and conditions, and quality requirements.
• Expedite as needed and serves as liaison between supplier and users (engineers, project managers, supplier quality & others as needed)
• Use problem solving skills to resolve delivery, quality, invoicing, and pricing issues
• Evaluate market conditions to develop risk mitigation measures for commodities. Lead initiatives for your commodities to find and develop new suppliers based on risk and capacity data.
• Solicit cost reduction ideas from suppliers and initiate follow-up action to implement these savings for the company.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and minimum 8 years of successful experience in purchasing. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to apply knowledge of field of specialization to the successful completion of complex assignments. Identify and resolve complex problems and issues.
• Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere, using an organized and disciplined approach.
• Comfortable working in an international environment and willing to travel internationally. Ability to travel 10% of time both domestically and internationally.

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 Team

Gas 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. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation.

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.

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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