Senior Buyer

Siemens Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking an experienced procurement leader to drive strategic sourcing of specialized services and electrical equipment across the United States. You will collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Logistics, EHS and key suppliers to ensure high quality, on-time and cost-effective deliveries.

You will lead RFPs, negotiations, and supplier performance, while aligning with EHS standards and Siemens Energy policies, fostering cross-functional teamwork and continuous

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Procurement (energy sector preferred).
• Experience contracting technical services and purchasing electrical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP and MS Office.
• Advanced English language proficiency.
• Strong results orientation, resilience and negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify national and international demand; define sourcing strategies for services and electrical equipment.
• Lead RFPs, technical equalization, and negotiations on pricing, schedules, and contractual terms.
• Manage procurement of technical services (assembly, maintenance, commissioning, engineering) ensuring EHS compliance and Siemens Energy standards.
• Develop, qualify and manage suppliers; conduct due diligence and performance monitoring.
• Perform risk analysis, mitigate single-source dependencies and develop new strategic supply options.
• Track deliverables, quality deviations, delays and dispute resolution processes.
• Participate in on-site alignment meetings to ensure supplier scope matches project requirements.
• Manage procurement KPIs (savings, on-time delivery, free cash flow, compliance).

Skills

Procurement experience

Contracting negotiations

Reading technical specs/drawings

SAP ERP

MS Office

Advanced English

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Office

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

In this role, you will be responsible for leading strategic procurement of specialized technical services and electrical equipment, ensuring competitiveness, compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with project needs across United States. You will work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Logistics, EHS and key suppliers to guarantee high quality, on time and cost-effective deliveries.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Identify national and international demand and define sourcing strategies for services and electrical equipment.
• Lead RFPs, technical equalization, and negotiations involving pricing, schedules, and contractual conditions.
• Manage the procurement of technical services (assembly, maintenance, commissioning, engineering, etc.), ensuring compliance with EHS requirements and Siemens Energy standards.
• Develop, qualify and manage suppliers, conducting due diligence and performance monitoring.
• Perform risk analysis, mitigate single‑source dependencies and develop new strategic supply alternatives.
• Track deliverables, quality deviations, delays and dispute resolution processes.
• Participate in on‑site alignment meetings when necessary, ensuring that supplier scope matches project requirements.
• Manage procurement KPIs (savings, OTD, FCF, compliance).

What You Bring

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Procurement, preferably in the energy sector.
• Strong experience in contracting technical services and purchasing electrical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP and MS Office.
• Advanced English.
• Strong results orientation, resilience and solid negotiation skills in challenging environments.
• Analytical mindset, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders.

About The Team

Grid Technologies

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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