Global Strategic Sourcing Leader

Siemens Energy; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Richland, MS is seeking a proactive Strategic Buyer to drive supplier development, sourcing and procurement activities. You will optimize cost, reduce lead times and strengthen the supply chain while building strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

The role involves negotiating with suppliers across regions, developing commodity strategies, ensuring compliance with global processes, and delivering detailed cost analyses.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of purchasing fundamentals including RFQs and negotiation concepts.
• Bachelor’s degree (desired) or equivalent / High School Degree Diploma
• Min 1 year of experience in Procurement/Supply chain specifically in the Buying function.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving, decision-making, continuous improvement, and risk-analysis skills.
• Advanced negotiation experience utilizing strategic sourcing methodologies such as e-Auctions, spend pooling, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and supplier performance management to achieve commercial objectives.
• Possesses solid technical and commercial knowledge, including technical drawings, specifications, Incoterms, and supplier objection handling.
• Experienced with SAP or similar ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop commodity strategies to drive long-term agreements and cost reductions.
• Conduct supplier negotiations across multiple regions (USA, China, Mexico, etc.) to achieve savings and optimize payment terms.
• Ensure compliance with global procurement processes, guidelines, and IT systems for efficient operations.
• Manage supplier selection, qualification, evaluation, and development processes.
• Provide detailed cost analysis and supplier offer evaluations, identifying improvement opportunities (e.g., cost structures, ToCO).
• Collaborate with internal teams (Engineering, R&D, Production, Quality) to align sourcing strategies with business needs.

Skills

RFQ concepts

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Siemens Energy in Richland, MS is seeking a proactive Strategic Buyer to drive supplier development, sourcing and procurement activities. You will optimize cost, reduce lead times and strengthen the supply chain while building strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

The role involves negotiating with suppliers across regions, developing commodity strategies, ensuring compliance with global processes, and delivering detailed cost analyses.