Strategic Buyer

A Snapshot of Your Day

We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Strategic Buyer to join our dynamic team. The Strategic Buyer will be involved in the supplier development, sourcing and procurement materials to optimize the cost, reduce the lead time and develop the supply-chain to achieve the target volume on-time for the assigned products/ components and will develop relationships with internal stakeholders and become a valued partner in the sourcing process..

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Develop and implement commodity strategies to drive long-term agreements and cost reductions.
• Conduct supplier negotiations across multiple regions (USA, China, Mexico, etc.) to achieve savings and optimize payment terms.
• Ensure compliance with global procurement processes, guidelines, and IT systems for efficient operations.
• Manage supplier selection, qualification, evaluation, and development processes.
• Provide detailed cost analysis and supplier offer evaluations, identifying improvement opportunities (e.g., cost structures, ToCO).
• Collaborate with internal teams (Engineering, R&D, Production, Quality) to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
  
  
  

What You Bring

• Strong knowledge of purchasing fundamentals including RFQ's and Negotiation Concepts.
• Bachelor’s degree (desired) or equivalent / High School Degree Diploma
• 1-3 years of Procurement/Supply Chain experience
• Communicates proactively, shares knowledge consistently, and participates actively in international meetings.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving, decision-making, continuous improvement, and risk-analysis skills.
• Prioritizes effectively, shows flexibility, and anticipates, prevents, and resolves issues proactively.
• Possesses solid technical and commercial knowledge, including technical drawings, specifications, Incoterms, and supplier objection handling.
• Experienced with SAP or similar ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.
  
  
  

About The Team

Switchgears Americas – Grid Technologies CB factory located in Richland, MS is founded in 1973, we offer our customers products and services to transfer energy efficiently ranging from expansion and replacing to upgrading. Richland has team a of 245 energized employees across all functions. Purchasing is having diverse, experienced team working for Richland business carrying out various activities including transactional purchasing.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy:

https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave
  
  
  

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