Professional Buyer

SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics

Company

Mid-level Professional

Job type

Full-time

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Employment type

Permanent

Hiring as a Purchasing Operator at Siemens

At Siemens, we are looking for a dynamic and organized purchasing operator to join our team. You will be a key player in our operations, ensuring efficiency and quality in all purchasing activities within your assigned scope. Your ability to understand and apply our policies, processes, and systems will be fundamental to your success.

Your Mission: Execute Purchase Orders

To execute purchase orders that align with our business requirements (materials and services), following Siemens Procurement guidelines.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy; work with requisitioners to improve PR quality and coach requisitioners to improve process execution.
• Conduct transaction‑specific supplier negotiations and alert strategic procurement colleagues (commodity managers and field procurement) of potential cost reduction opportunities.
• Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders in a timely manner, communicate purchase orders to suppliers, and follow up on order confirmations, availability, expected delivery dates, and supplier expediting.
• Communicate purchase order status to internal customers.
• Identify master data quality issues.
• Close unprocessed POs that are no longer valid, maintain purchase orders to ensure correctness, and resolve payment issues.
• Create return purchase orders to support the material return process.
• Retain all relevant documentation according to policy.
• Provide backup support for other purchasing operators.
• Participate in educational opportunities to expand job‑relevant knowledge and skill set.
• Follow Siemens policies.
• Contribute to the procurement mission and company objectives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: College Degree.
• Experience: 3+ years working as an operational buyer.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and file management.
• SAP Experience: Knowledge of purchasing‑related modules (MM).
• Specific Knowledge: Supply Management, Vendor Relationships, Purchase Contract Execution.
• Detail‑Oriented: Meticulous, accurate, and organized.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills in both Spanish and English.
• Customer Service Approach: Responsive and thorough.
• Self‑Directed: Ability to work independently (supervised remotely).
• Collaborative: Ability to work effectively with internal team members and with other functions to solve problems.
• A Plus: Professional Certification in Procurement or Supply Chain (e.g., ISM – CPM, CPSM).

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.