Strategic Materials & Supplier Buyer

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Painted Post (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy, Inc. is seeking a Buyer to partner with suppliers and cross‑functional teams to source high‑quality materials, optimize costs, and ensure product development timelines are met.

This role drives supplier identification and negotiation, oversees raw materials procurement, and coordinates with QA, Technical Services, and Compliance to achieve milestones and deliver innovative, cost-effective sourcing solutions.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience within logistics /inventory coordinating, supply chain, & forecasting, bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or other technical fields preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP proficiency .
• Extreme customer-focus, both internal & external, and a collaborative team player
• Self-motivated, demonstrate problem solving abilities, continuous improvement, and decision-making skills
• Adaptable and seasoned cross functional communicator, with sharp critical thinking skills
• Skilled Influencer, possessing strong diplomacy, teamwork, & interpersonal skills and savvy. Ability to assess priorities, demonstrate flexibility and understand sense of urgency

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the sourcing process from initial sample development through production.
• Identifies, evaluates, and selects suppliers, collaborates closely with vendors to resolve production challenges, and negotiates pricing to achieve business and margin objectives.
• Drive the development and procurement of raw materials and trims in alignment with product development timelines while coordinating with Quality Assurance, Technical Services, and Compliance teams to ensure project milestones are met
• Research emerging materials, technologies, and industry trends to identify innovative and cost-effective sourcing solutions, supporting the ongoing development of new materials and product enhancements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Adaptability

Influencer

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or other technical fields

Tools

SAP

Job description

Siemens Energy, Inc. is seeking a Buyer to partner with suppliers and cross‑functional teams to source high‑quality materials, optimize costs, and ensure product development timelines are met.

This role drives supplier identification and negotiation, oversees raw materials procurement, and coordinates with QA, Technical Services, and Compliance to achieve milestones and deliver innovative, cost-effective sourcing solutions.