Strategic Buying Pro – Global Supply Chain

Siemens; Batesville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Heber Springs, Arkansas seeks a Buying Professional to support semi-complex purchasing, expediting, and supplier coordination. You will generate SAP POs, manage supplier performance, and help drive cost reductions while ensuring timely deliveries and alignment with project goals.

Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years in buying, strong English communication, and proficiency with MS Office. This on-site role offers collaboration with engineering and quality teams in a manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Strong MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Customer-focused and collaborative team player.
• Able to prioritize, stay flexible and manage urgency.
• Self-motivated with problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage the supply chain and serve as a focal point to suppliers.
• Generate Purchase Orders (SAP) in the queue per strategy and obtain acknowledgments.
• Identify and address shortages before they impact production.
• Manage supplier On Time Delivery (OTD).
• Prepare and monitor supplier KPIs.
• Obtain supplier information to set up suppliers.
• Familiarity with Siemens procurement tools (SAP, NexGen, IOL, GMDM, SCMStar).
• Issue POs for Capital equipment in oneSRM.
• Participate in Supplier Qualification for new key components.
• Negotiate Purchase Orders and seek YOY price reductions.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Supplier Quality and Manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with Siemens buying guidelines.
• Understand Siemens T&C, contract and deliverables; plan to meet goals.
• Lead Supplier Non-Conformances with SQM and Engineering.

Skills

English language

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Collaboration

Prioritization

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

NexGen

IOL

GMDM

SCMStar

oneSRM

Job description

Siemens in Heber Springs, Arkansas seeks a Buying Professional to support semi-complex purchasing, expediting, and supplier coordination. You will generate SAP POs, manage supplier performance, and help drive cost reductions while ensuring timely deliveries and alignment with project goals.

Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years in buying, strong English communication, and proficiency with MS Office. This on-site role offers collaboration with engineering and quality teams in a manufacturing context.