Strategic Buyer

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The Strategic Buyer independently executes end‑to‑end operational purchasing activities and manages supplier interactions to ensure reliable, cost‑effective, and timely supply of equipment and services. The role includes ownership of purchase order lifecycle management, supplier performance monitoring, and execution of continuous improvement initiatives. The role works closely with cross-functional team members in Engineering, Project Management and Quality to deliver Solutions to our Customers. How You’ll Make an Impact - Negotiate prices and terms and conditions on complex transactions and support cost‑efficient sourcing decisions based on the Total Cost of Ownership method, ensuring clear and transparent documentation of the final sourcing decision - Independently execute end‑to‑end operational purchasing processes, including purchase requisition processing and full purchase order lifecycle management - Lead supplier communication on order‑related matters, proactively identify delivery or quality risks, and escalate issues to relevant stakeholders - Track, expedite, and manage purchase orders to ensure on‑time delivery while monitoring and addressing supplier delivery and quality performance issues - Actively drive continuous improvement initiatives, strategic supplier development and strategic sourcing activities. What You Bring - Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Business, Engineering or a related field. - 5+ or more of project related experience in the energy or EPC business - Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex and/or detailed information to multiple individuals with differing knowledge levels. - Team oriented, customer focused, time management/organizational skills. - Solid knowledge and experience with terms and conditions concepts/negotiation of business position. 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. 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 https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs