Material Management Buyer

Siemens•Wendell, NC

2d•$54,835 - $94,003•Hybrid

About The Position

Siemens Industry, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Material Management Buyer to support our Electrification and Automation Business Unit. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our supply chain—driving smart procurement strategies, ensuring seamless material flow, and collaborating with top-tier vendors to deliver excellence. This position will be based in Wendell, NC. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of procurement experience.
Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Nice To Haves

Familiar with MV power distribution equipment
Customer-focused mindset and collaborative spirit.
Ability to prioritize, adapt, and act with urgency.
Self-starter with problem-solving drive and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary liaison between suppliers and manufacturing—own the supply chain with confidence.
Generate and manage Purchase Orders (SAP) with precision and speed.
Proactively identify and resolve material shortages before they impact production.
Monitor and drive supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance.
Prepare and analyze supplier KPIs to support continuous improvement.
Facilitate supplier onboarding and setup processes.
Navigate Siemens procurement tools (SAP, IOL, GMDM, SCMStar) with ease.
Issue POs for capital equipment via oneSRM.
Participate in supplier qualification for key components.
Lead negotiations for Purchase Orders and pursue year-over-year cost savings.
Ensure full compliance with Siemens buying guidelines and terms.
Collaborate with Supplier Quality and Engineering teams to resolve non-conformances.
Support GR/IR issue resolution and exception handling.
Help shape commodity strategies for assigned spend categories.
Provide backup support to fellow procurement team members.