Location(s) • Wendell - North Carolina - United States of America Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you? Transform the everyday with us! About Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation: The EA Business Unit’s U.S. headquarters in Wendell, North Carolina, specializes in medium‑voltage power distribution equipment, including primary and secondary switchgear, controllers, contactors, circuit breakers, as well as OEM and replacement/retrofit solutions and services. We are looking for a Material Management Buyer. This position will be based in Wendell, NC. Relocation assistance is available. Join a team that powers the future of electrification and automation! 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. You'll make an impact by: • 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. You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications: Basic Qualifications: • 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). Preferred Qualifications: • 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. About Siemens: We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here. 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