Procurement Specialist

Siemens; Heber Springs (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Procurement Specialist / Strategic Plant Buyer for roles in Wendell, NC or Heber Springs, AR. This position focuses on driving supplier strategies, securing reliable supply, and supporting growth through effective supplier management and sourcing execution.

You will partner with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Finance to align sourcing with business objectives, lead cost-saving initiatives, and ensure procurement policy compliance. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years procurement experience.
• Experience managing RFQs, supplier selection, and supplier performance.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify new suppliers while benchmarking capabilities, capacity, and cost competitiveness.
• Lead sourcing activities including RFQs, supplier selection, tooling support, and capacity planning.
• Build resilient supply strategies to support growth, risk mitigation, and continuity.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Finance to align sourcing decisions with objectives.
• Drive supplier performance, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, controls, and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP

eSourcing

Supplier management systems

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 thrives 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!

About Smart Infrastructure - Electrification and Automation:

The Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing into our Future Grids portfolio and applications to create the power distribution grid of the future. Our comprehensive portfolio meets the growing technical requirements of today's and tomorrow's power grid!

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist / Strategic Plant Buyer. This position will be based in Wendell, NC or Heber Springs, AR. Relocation assistance is available.

You will drive sourcing and supplier strategies for assigned manufacturing plants. In this role, you'll partner with cross-functional teams to secure reliable supply, optimize costs, mitigate risk, and support business growth through effective supplier management and sourcing execution.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Developing and qualifying new suppliers while benchmarking capabilities, capacity, and cost competitiveness.
• Leading sourcing activities including RFQs, supplier selection, tooling support, and capacity planning.
• Building resilient supply strategies that support growth, risk mitigation, and operational continuity.
• Partnering with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Finance to align sourcing decisions with business objectives.
• Driving supplier performance, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, controls, and best practices.

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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or 3+ years of procurement experience.
• Experience managing RFQs, supplier selection, and supplier performance.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing Hardware, Packaging, MRO, or Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs.
• Manufacturing or industrial procurement experience.
• Experience with ERP, eSourcing, and supplier management systems.
• Knowledge of supplier quality, capacity planning, and production ramp-ups.
• 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.

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$54,835 $94,003