Strategic Buyer

Strategic Buyer About the Role 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. Location United States of America Mississippi Richland Remote vs. Office Office/Site only Company Siemens Energy, Inc. Organization Grid Technologies Business Unit Switchgears Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Early Professional 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, cost structures, ToCO. Collaborate with internal teams (Engineering, R&D, Production, Quality) to align sourcing strategies with business needs. What You Bring 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr