Purchasing Supervisor

Siemens; Roebuck (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Roebuck, SC is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to join our Electrical Products team. The role emphasizes supply/demand balance, inventory management, supplier performance, and supervising 5-7 team members to ensure material availability and drive continuous improvement, safety, and reliability across operations.

You will work closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, and Planning, oversee SAP-based purchasing activities including MRP management and PO processing, analyze data to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment with an MRP system.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience leading, coaching, or supervising teams; strong negotiations skills.
• Proficiency with SAP, Excel and MS Office in a manufacturing or supply chain context.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supply and demand across suppliers and manufacturing locations; align with planning, manufacturing, procurement, and finance.
• Manage supplier relationships, sourcing models, logistics agreements, performance, and improvement initiatives.
• Oversee procurement activities through SAP, including MRP, requisitions, purchase orders, and GR/IR issues.
• Analyze SAP master data, demand forecasts, and inventory levels to support sourcing strategies.
• Lead continuous improvement, drive cost reductions, and ensure delivery reliability.
• Lead and develop the purchasing team, balancing workloads and promoting teamwork.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

**Job Family:** Electrical Products

**Req ID:** 518123

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!**

The Electrical Products (EP) Business Unit offers a full range of low-voltage power distribution and control products that deliver safe, reliable, and efficient electrical solutions across residential, commercial, and industrial markets.

**We are looking for a Purchasing** **Supervisor** **to join our team. These positions will be based at our Roebuck, SC location.**

The primary responsibilities include supply/demand balance, inventory management, supplier performance evaluation, ensure material availability and promote teamwork and continuous improvement. In this role the candidate will work closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, and Planning to support production. Additionally, this person will be responsible for supervising 5-7 Team Members. This position will report to the Supply Chain/Logistics Manager.

**You’ll make an impact by:**

• Coordinate supply and demand across suppliers and manufacturing locations, partnering with planning, manufacturing, procurement, and finance teams to meet customer requirements, maximize performance, and achieve financial and inventory targets.
• Manage supplier relationships, sourcing models, logistics agreements, supplier performance, and improvement initiatives while mitigating supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply.
• Oversee procurement activities through SAP, including MRP management, requisitions, purchase orders, GR/IR discrepancies, and late purchase order processing to ensure timely material availability.
• Analyze SAP master data, demand forecasts, inventory levels, and large datasets to support sourcing strategies, optimize supply chain performance, and improve decision-making by component and supplier.
• Evaluate and continuously improve supply chain operations by collaborating with corporate resources and implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency, reliability, and cost savings.
• Lead, develop, and guide the purchasing team by balancing workloads, providing direction, promoting teamwork, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee purchasing strategy and operational execution, including support for customer and engineering changes, while ensuring delivery reliability, inventory performance, and cost reduction objectives are achieved.

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

**Basic Qualifications:**

• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing an MRP system.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and working in a dynamic, fast paced manufacturing environment
• Experience leading, coaching, or supervising employees, projects, or cross-functional teams.
• Strong negotiations skills.
• Proficiency using SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office applications in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment within the United States without the need for current or future employer – sponsored work authorization.

**Preferred Qualifications** **:

• APICS CSCP and/or CPIM
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Experience utilizing advanced Microsoft Office tools, including Excel formulas, pivot tables, macros.

**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 (https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company.html) .

**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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$74,970 $128,520 5%

**Organization:** Smart Infrastructure

**Job Type:** Full-time

**Category:** SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics