Job Description
A Snapshot of Your Day
As a Buyer, you will play a key role in managing procurement activities for our Charlotte transformer plant. This includes supporting quotations, purchasing, and tracking machines, equipment, and materials essential for operations. You will collaborate with a dynamic team to navigate project-related procurement challenges while ensuring compliance with established procurement policies and regulations.
This position is based at our new factory in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Initially, you will be involved during the construction phase, focusing on developing processes, refining offerings, and contributing to the commercial setup. Working closely with a high-performance team, you will help lay the foundation for efficient operations and ensure readiness to meet customer needs when the factory becomes fully operational.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Drive implementation and ensure adherence to globally defined procurement methods, processes, and systems to maintain high efficiency and compliance (e.g., Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process, procurement guidelines, IT systems).
Prepare and lead negotiations to achieve optimal cost savings.
Manage the seamless placement of both direct and indirect purchase orders.
Execute a range of procurement activities, including:
Purchase order maintenance and expediting
Resolving inbound material discrepancies
GR/IR and blocked invoice resolution
Overdue PO follow-up and MD04 exception handling
Conduct supplier prequalification, strategic evaluation, risk assessment, and development using SAP Ariba.
Coordinate with suppliers and project teams to clarify technical requirements and resolve ambiguities.
Prepare contract agreements and negotiation reports in compliance with controlled templates.
Provide delivery follow-up support for exceptional cases as requested by project teams.
What You Bring
3+ years of experience within supply chain, procurement with a bachelor’s degree. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Proven experience purchasing machinery, equipment, or materials / services within the industrial sector
SAP proficiency is mandatory.
Strong background in vendor management with a customer-focused mindset (internal and external)
Skilled Influencer, possessing strong diplomacy, teamwork, & interpersonal skills.
Ability to assess priorities, demonstrate flexibility and understand sense of urgency.
Familiarity with sending RFQs to approved suppliers and introducing new suppliers as necessary.
Must be willing to relocate to Charlotte, NC if not already based in the area.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.
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
Jobs & Careers: https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs
As a Buyer, you will play a key role in managing procurement activities for our Charlotte transformer plant. This includes supporting quotations, purchasing, and tracking machines, equipment, and materials essential for operations. You will collaborate with a dynamic team to navigate project-related procurement challenges while ensuring compliance with established procurement policies and regulations.
This position is based at our new factory in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Initially, you will be involved during the construction phase, focusing on developing processes, refining offerings, and contributing to the commercial setup. Working closely with a high-performance team, you will help lay the foundation for efficient operations and ensure readiness to meet customer needs when the factory becomes fully operational.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Drive implementation and ensure adherence to globally defined procurement methods, processes, and systems to maintain high efficiency and compliance (e.g., Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process, procurement guidelines, IT systems).
Prepare and lead negotiations to achieve optimal cost savings.
Manage the seamless placement of both direct and indirect purchase orders.
Execute a range of procurement activities, including:
Purchase order maintenance and expediting
Resolving inbound material discrepancies
GR/IR and blocked invoice resolution
Overdue PO follow-up and MD04 exception handling
Conduct supplier prequalification, strategic evaluation, risk assessment, and development using SAP Ariba.
Coordinate with suppliers and project teams to clarify technical requirements and resolve ambiguities.
Prepare contract agreements and negotiation reports in compliance with controlled templates.
Provide delivery follow-up support for exceptional cases as requested by project teams.
What You Bring
3+ years of experience within supply chain, procurement with a bachelor’s degree. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Proven experience purchasing machinery, equipment, or materials / services within the industrial sector
SAP proficiency is mandatory.
Strong background in vendor management with a customer-focused mindset (internal and external)
Skilled Influencer, possessing strong diplomacy, teamwork, & interpersonal skills.
Ability to assess priorities, demonstrate flexibility and understand sense of urgency.
Familiarity with sending RFQs to approved suppliers and introducing new suppliers as necessary.
Must be willing to relocate to Charlotte, NC if not already based in the area.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.
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
Jobs & Careers: https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Buyer position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Atlanta offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
