Global Senior Combustion Procurement Lead

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Savings fund

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Charlotte, NC seeks an operational buyer focused on tactical execution of procurement strategies, supplier management, and supply chain performance. You will collaborate with global commodity teams and internal customers to ensure timely orders and uninterrupted material flow.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, expediting, and handling purchase orders, logistics, and contract support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or sourcing experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills with the ability to work effectively across global teams.
• Proficiency in SAP (Buy Module or related procurement functionality) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global and local Commodity Management teams and manufacturing facilities to ensure effective planning, alignment, and execution of procurement activities.
• Select suppliers in accordance with approved sourcing guidelines, supplier qualifications, commodity strategies, and supplier performance requirements.
• Create, manage, and monitor purchase orders while ensuring timely order confirmations, progress tracking, and compliance with quality standards.
• Coordinate transportation, logistics, and customs-related activities in partnership with internal logistics teams to support uninterrupted material flow.
• Support contract management activities including claims resolution, clarification of terms and conditions, and supplier issue resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement processes, supplier performance, supply chain reliability, and cost optimization.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Negotiation

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Industrial Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP Buy Module

Microsoft Office

Job description

Siemens Energy in Charlotte, NC seeks an operational buyer focused on tactical execution of procurement strategies, supplier management, and supply chain performance. You will collaborate with global commodity teams and internal customers to ensure timely orders and uninterrupted material flow.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, expediting, and handling purchase orders, logistics, and contract support.