Strategic Raw Materials Buyer (SAP/MRP)

Siemens Mobility; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility is seeking a Raw Material Buyer to join our Grand Prairie, TX team. You will coordinate supply and demand with suppliers and operations, manage MRP in SAP, and drive cost savings while ensuring on-time delivery.

The role requires 3–5 years of purchasing experience with MRP in manufacturing, SAP expertise, and a BS/BA or equivalent experience. Collaborate with planning, manufacturing, and procurement to optimize raw materials and inventory.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline, or advanced degree; candidates with varying degrees will also be considered based on experience OR a combination of education and directly related work experience will also be considered in lieu of a BS degree
• 3-5 years of purchasing experience with MRP system in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Excel and Microsoft Office
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and balancing supply and demand with suppliers and operations
• Managing MRP via SAP, place Purchase Orders with internal and external vendors, managing and executing exception messages to pull in or move out orders
• Reviewing SAP master data including, but not limited to, minimum order quantities, safety stocks, lead times, purchasing info records and providing forecasting as needed, etc.
• Evaluating the current supply chain and improving it by working with our corporate resources
• Analyzing large amounts of data to develop sourcing strategies by component and supplier
• Meeting the inventory targets, delivery reliability and cost saving initiatives for the site
• Researching and analyzing current and future demand to develop forecast when needed
• Managing and clearing GRIR (good receipts/invoice receipts) discrepancies and late purchase order processing
• Working closely with planning, manufacturing, and procurement to plan and prioritize supply to fulfill customer requirements on time and ensure maximum performance, considering multiple factory’s requirements and financial goals
• Monitoring and maintaining inventory levels for raw material, working closely with materials/inventory management teams
• Monitoring Suppliers’ performance and working with them, with the support of corporate teams, to achieve continuous improvements in costs and performance
• Supporting and attending raw material quarter counts

Skills

Purchasing experience

MRP systems

Data analysis

Forecasting

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

SAP

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Siemens Mobility is seeking a Raw Material Buyer to join our Grand Prairie, TX team. You will coordinate supply and demand with suppliers and operations, manage MRP in SAP, and drive cost savings while ensuring on-time delivery.

The role requires 3–5 years of purchasing experience with MRP in manufacturing, SAP expertise, and a BS/BA or equivalent experience. Collaborate with planning, manufacturing, and procurement to optimize raw materials and inventory.