Operational Buyer

A Snapshot of Your Day

As an Operational Buyer, you will play a key role in ensuring the uninterrupted supply of materials and services required for Large Steam Turbine operations in the United States. You will manage day-to-day purchasing activities, coordinate closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and ensure procurement data is accurate and up to date within SAP.

Working independently on operational procurement activities, you will contribute to maintaining efficient supply chain operations by managing purchase orders, supporting supplier performance, resolving procurement issues, and identifying opportunities for continuous process improvement.

How You'll Make an Impact

Tactical Procurement & Order Management

• Execute operational procurement activities for assigned materials and services.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and evaluate supplier quotations based on total cost of ownership.
• Create, maintain, and monitor Purchase Orders to ensure accuracy and timely execution.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding order confirmations, production schedules, delivery status, and quality requirements.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers within assigned commodity areas.

Supplier & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with Engineering, Supplier Quality, Logistics, and other internal stakeholders to resolve procurement-related issues.
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance.
• Support supplier claim management and clarification of contractual terms and conditions.
• Coordinate with Logistics to ensure transportation and customs compliance.

Procurement Data & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate procurement master data, Purchase Orders, and Purchasing Information Records within SAP.
• Monitor procurement KPIs, including savings, supplier performance, and on-time delivery.
• Analyze procurement data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize procurement processes and tools.

What You Bring

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in direct purchasing, material requirements planning (MRP), or a similar supply chain role.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, or power generation environments is preferred.
• Experience managing operational procurement activities and supplier interactions.

Technical Skills

• Good understanding of procurement and supply chain processes.
• Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Proficiency with SAP ERP.
• Experience using procurement systems and procurement reporting tools.
• Knowledge of supplier relationship and supplier performance management.
• Understanding of contract administration and procurement compliance.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.

Soft Skills

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across functions.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Customer-focused and service-oriented mindset.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

About the Team

The Procurement team for Large Steam Turbines is responsible for ensuring the reliable and cost-effective supply of materials and services that support critical manufacturing and operational activities. By working closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams, the department drives operational excellence, supplier performance, process efficiency, and supply chain reliability while supporting Siemens Energy's commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

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 92,000 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards

• Working with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Possibility to take over further tasks within the company
• Supportive work culture
• Medical benefits
• Remote/Flexible work
• Time off/Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
• e-Learning
• Mentorship
• Coaching
• Open feedback culture