Procurement Specialist (Schiller Park, IL)

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. Varian Medical Systems, a Siemens Healthineers company is hiring for a Procurement Specialist at our facility in Schiller Park, IL. In this role you will prepare and conclude sourcing contracts based on customer requirements with the most beneficial conditions whilst ensuring quality and on‑time delivery. The focus is on business‑specific procurement. This position is designed to be onsite in Schiller Park, Illinois with some remote/hybrid flexibility. What You Will Do Review and analyze purchase requisitions. Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. Process purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers. Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity. Participate in maximizing the procurement team’s changes, part parameters; quote table maintenance, supplier database information, error report analysis, and part number/supplier code information. Perform cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities (e.g. materials, components, equipment and services). Monitor the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value. Develop new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive. May recommend cost saving proposals including make‑versus‑buy analysis or alternative sourcing. Interact closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues. Work with management to address all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability. Require domestic or global expertise of assigned commodities. What You Will Have Minimum of a High School Degree and 1‑5 years of related experience. Minimum of 1 year experience as a Buyer/Planner (Logistics/Supply Chain is a plus). Proficient in utilizing business tools such as e‑mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with HCM (e.g., Workday). Experienced with SAP. Base Pay Range: $60,860 - $83,677. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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 status, gender 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr