What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer- Rail Traction Components position at Siemens and Careers?
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Position Overview:
As a Senior Buyer, you will ensure cost-effective, demand-driven material supply and support project delivery. Manage procurement for mechanical and electrical components, and negotiate sourcing contracts aligned with business and customer needs.
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Lead supplier development initiatives focused on cost, quality, delivery performance, innovation, and risk mitigation
- Collaborate closely with Engineering and Project Management to align sourcing strategies with technical and timeline needs
- Prepare and conduct negotiations to secure competitive pricing, payment terms, and service levels
- Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and contractual obligations and initiate corrective actions as needed
- Organize structured RFQ and inquiry processes and maintain effective supplier communication
- Maintain accurate supplier master data and procurement documentation in SAP or similar ERP systems
- Support product and project development initiatives, including standardization and harmonization efforts
- Manage delivery schedules and resolve delays, quality issues, discrepancies, and supplier claims
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, tools, and procurement processes
- Provide functional leadership to the local logistics team and act as a key interface to strategic suppliers
To thrive in this role, you have:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
- 10 years of operational procurement experience, ideally within an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills
- Experience sourcing mechanical and electrical components and services
- Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems
- Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and manage complex supplier relationships
Why you'll love working for Siemens!
- Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
- We believe that each member of our team is accountable for making decisions, solving problems, and taking actions that contribute to long-term impact and financial success.
- We do the right thing. We stand for green innovations and meaningful solutions with impact on customers, ecosystem partners, society, and environment.
- We are frontrunners in digitalization and building platforms. Therefore, we are hiring ambitious forward-thinkers who want to have a real impact.
- Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
- Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list!
- Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html.
The base salary range for this position in Georgia is $81,600.00- $95,676.00. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.
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Salary : $81,600 - $95,676