Strategic Commodity Buyer: Global Sourcing & Suppliers

Siemens Energy; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Manager to lead defined commodity groups, coordinating domestic and international sourcing. The role interfaces with engineering, project management, supplier quality, and logistics to ensure on-time, budget-conscious procurement.

You will analyze requisitions, negotiate terms, and develop risk mitigation with global supplier networks. Travel up to 10% may be required, supporting a dynamic, international team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 8 years of purchasing experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere with an organized approach.
• Willing to travel internationally up to 10% of time.

Responsibilities

• Manage all purchasing responsibilities for a defined group of commodities and execute complex buying strategies to purchase and deliver equipment and materials on time and under budget.
• Review and analyze requisitions and supply plans for domestic and international purchases; participate in negotiation of prices, terms and conditions, and quality requirements.
• Expedite as needed and act as liaison between supplier and users (engineers, project managers, supplier quality & others).
• Use problem solving skills to resolve delivery, quality, invoicing, and pricing issues.
• Evaluate market conditions to develop risk mitigation measures for commodities; lead supplier development initiatives based on risk and capacity data.
• Solicit cost reduction ideas from suppliers and initiate follow-up actions to implement savings.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Siemens Energy is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Manager to lead defined commodity groups, coordinating domestic and international sourcing. The role interfaces with engineering, project management, supplier quality, and logistics to ensure on-time, budget-conscious procurement.

You will analyze requisitions, negotiate terms, and develop risk mitigation with global supplier networks. Travel up to 10% may be required, supporting a dynamic, international team.