What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Buyer - Grid Technologies position at Siemens Energy?
A Snapshot of Your Day
The world of buyers today is characterized by interdisciplinary collaboration with various teams, like commercial and technical functions. As a Buyer with Siemens Energy, you are actively involved in supporting the quotations, purchasing and tracking of the machines, and equipment needed for the Charlotte transformer plant. They will exhibit their strengths in problem, conflict solving, negotiation skill, critical thinking and commitment by mastering project related procurement challenges with a team while keeping focused on procurement rules and regulations.
What You Bring
Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.
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
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/Benefits
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens Energy or Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their 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, sex 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.
EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Click here to read more .
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision
Siemens Energy or Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. Click here to read more (.PDF) .
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The world of buyers today is characterized by interdisciplinary collaboration with various teams, like commercial and technical functions. As a Buyer with Siemens Energy, you are actively involved in supporting the quotations, purchasing and tracking of the machines, and equipment needed for the Charlotte transformer plant. They will exhibit their strengths in problem, conflict solving, negotiation skill, critical thinking and commitment by mastering project related procurement challenges with a team while keeping focused on procurement rules and regulations.
What You Bring
- 2 years of experience within supply chain or procurement, plus 5 years of professional working exp preferably in buying machining, equipment and services.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with a focus on Excel and SAP proficiency.
- Experience with Tableau and Power BI preferred
- Profound experience managing vendors; extreme customer-focus, both internal & external, and a collaborative team player
- Has knowledge of sending RFQ,RFI to potential suppliers for quotation keeping in view the updated approved supplier list Introducing new supplier where necessary.
- Implement and ensure adherence to global methods, processes, and systems for high efficiency and compliance in procurement, including Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes and IT systems.
- Manage the placement of both direct and indirect purchase orders effectively.
- Execute a range of procurement activities, including purchase order maintenance, expedited activities, and resolution of discrepancies and overdue follow-ups.
- Conduct supplier prequalification, strategic and risk evaluations, and supplier development using the SAP Ariba tool.
- Facilitate communication between suppliers and project teams for technical clarifications and support contract preparation and negotiation reports.
- Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.
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
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/Benefits
- Career growth and development opportunities
- Supportive work culture and a healthy work- life balance
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Family building benefits
- Competitive total rewards package
- Diversity and inclusivity focused.
https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens Energy or Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their 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, sex 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.
EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Click here to read more .
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision
Siemens Energy or Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. Click here to read more (.PDF) .
California Privacy Notice
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. Click here to read more .
