Operations Procurement & Materials Lead

Siemens Energy; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Health and wellness benefits

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

401K savings plan with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking an experienced Operational Procurement Manager in a product manufacturing environment to oversee sourcing and delivery of components, align with production schedules, and optimize material planning through a data-driven approach.

You will lead the procurement team, coordinate with production, logistics, and suppliers, drive continuous improvement, and ensure cost efficiency and supply continuity across global markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 8–10 years’ experience handling SCM teams, with 3–5 years in engineering or supply chain environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of operational buying and materials management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing abilities.
• Results-oriented with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience in the Energy Products industry; circuit breakers knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational procurement team to source and deliver components on time per production schedules.
• Collaborate with groups to update material schedules and ensure accurate forecasts in MRP systems.
• Partner with cross-functional teams locally and globally to improve efficiency in supply chain operations.
• Monitor inventory levels to guarantee on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction.
• Foster supplier relationships to ensure reliability, quality, and alignment with business goals.
• Design and implement innovative material planning and procurement processes for continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical buying principles

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project planning

Energy products domain

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Siemens Energy is seeking an experienced Operational Procurement Manager in a product manufacturing environment to oversee sourcing and delivery of components, align with production schedules, and optimize material planning through a data-driven approach.

You will lead the procurement team, coordinate with production, logistics, and suppliers, drive continuous improvement, and ensure cost efficiency and supply continuity across global markets.