Strategic Purchasing & Supplier Management

Siemens; Heber Springs (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Heber Springs, Arkansas seeks a Buying Professional to support semi-complex buying strategies, expediting deliveries, and serving as a liaison between manufacturing and vendors. You will generate POs in SAP, manage supplier performance, and coordinate with engineering for sustained production efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's in a related field, 2–5 years experience, strong English communication, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or technical field.
• 2–5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Proficient in English, written and spoken.
• Strong MS Office skills, esp. Excel.
• Customer-focused, collaborative team player.
• Ability to manage priorities and sense of urgency.
• Self-motivated with problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage the supply chain and be a focal point to suppliers.
• Generate Purchase Orders in SAP and follow required strategies.
• Address material shortages before impacting production.
• Track supplier On Time Delivery (OTD) and KPIs.
• Coordinate supplier setups and information gathering.
• Engage with Engineering, Supplier Quality and manufacturing as needed.
• Negotiate for price reductions and ROIs on YOY spend.
• Ensure compliance with Siemens buying guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

prioritization & urgency

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Siemens in Heber Springs, Arkansas seeks a Buying Professional to support semi-complex buying strategies, expediting deliveries, and serving as a liaison between manufacturing and vendors. You will generate POs in SAP, manage supplier performance, and coordinate with engineering for sustained production efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's in a related field, 2–5 years experience, strong English communication, and proficiency in MS Office.