Buyer

"We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow. A typical day will include interfacing (via email, Teams, face to face) with your procurement team and other project team members from engineering, project management, supplier quality, logistics as well as with your suppliers to ensure well‑managed, organized tendering and execution of projects. How You’ll Make an Impact Manage all purchasing responsibilities for a defined group of commodities. Perform and execute complex buying strategies to purchase and arrange timely deliveries of supplies and materials. Review and analyze requisitions and supply plans for domestic and international purchases. Lead the negotiation of prices, terms and conditions, and quality requirements. Expedite as needed and serve as liaison between supplier and users (engineers, project managers, supplier quality & others as needed). Evaluate market conditions to develop risk mitigation measures for commodities. Lead initiatives for your commodities to find and develop new suppliers based on risk and capacity data. Solicit cost reduction ideas from suppliers and initiate follow‑up action to implement these savings for the company. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 3 years of successful experience in purchasing. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to apply knowledge of field of specialization to the successful completion of complex assignments. Identify and resolve complex problems and issues. Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere, using an organized and disciplined approach. Comfortable working in an international environment and willing to travel internationally. Ability to travel 10% of time both domestically and internationally. Qualified applicant must have excellent communication skills and be proficient with the English language. 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 Gas Services Our Gas Services division offers low‑emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low‑emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization and digitalization of the fleet. Rewards Career growth and development opportunities Company‑paid health and wellness benefits Paid time off and paid holidays 401(k) savings plan with company match Family building benefits Parental leave Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affi­… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. California Privacy Notice: California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. Click here to read more. #J-18808-Ljbffr