Description
**Job Family:** Electrical Products
**Req ID:** 524768
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 thrive
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!**
As a Senior Buyer within Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s
Electrical Products (EP) business, you will drive material availability and
purchasing execution for our Fort Worth, Texas manufacturing operation. Based
on-site at our manufacturing facility, you will interpret Material Requirements
Planning (MRP) signals, manage purchase orders and supplier commitments,
resolve complex material risks, and provide purchasing direction that protects
production continuity. You will also guide the Buyer while partnering with
planning, production, receiving, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to
strengthen supply performance.
**You will make an impact by:**
+ InterpretingMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP) signals, demand changes, lead times,inventory requirements, and exception messages to make timely purchasingdecisions.
+ Managingpurchase orders and supplier commitments for production materials whileprotecting manufacturing schedules and customer delivery requirements.
+ Leadingsupplier follow-up and material-expediting activities, including pull-ins,push-outs, cancellations, backorders, and recovery plans for at-riskmaterials.
+ Analyzingpurchasing and material master data, including minimum order quantities,safety stocks, lead times, and purchasing information records, to improveplanning accuracy and supply continuity.
+ Escalatingsupplier performance issues and coordinating corrective actions thatimprove material availability, delivery reliability, and inventoryperformance.
+ Providingdirection to the Buyer by reviewing purchasing priorities, interpretingMRP requirements, and supporting resolution of complex material issues.
+ Coordinatingwith production, planning, procurement, receiving, accounts payable, andsuppliers to resolve shortages, Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR)discrepancies, and purchase order issues.
**You’ll win us over by having the followingqualifications:**
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Five+ years of direct purchasing or buying experience, depending onthe depth, complexity, and relevance of the experience.
+ Demonstratedmanufacturing or production purchasing experience supporting the flow ofmaterials into a manufacturing facility.
+ Strongknowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), including the abilityto interpret MRP signals, exception messages, demand changes, lead times,and inventory requirements.
+ Experienceplacing and managing purchase orders, following up with suppliers,expediting materials, and managing pull-ins, push-outs, cancellations, andrevised delivery commitments.
+ Experienceresolving material shortages, supplier delivery risks, backorders,purchase order issues, or other exceptions affecting production.
+ Proficiencywith SAP or another enterprise resource planning, purchasing, inventory,or Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system.
+ Proficiencywith Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, for purchasinganalysis, reporting, and data management.
+ Demonstratedability to analyze information, prioritize material risks, and provideclear direction and recovery recommendations.
+ Abilityand willingness to work on-site at the Siemens Smart Infrastructuremanufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas.
+ Legallyauthorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basiswithout company sponsorship.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Advancedhands-on knowledge of SAP purchasing, MRP, supplier scheduling, inventorymanagement, or material master data functionality.
+ Experienceproviding direction, coaching, or day-to-day guidance to buyers,purchasing specialists, or other materials team members.
+ Experiencepurchasing electrical, mechanical, electronic, or other productioncomponents in a high-mix manufacturing environment.
+ Experiencewith supplier negotiations, sourcing activities, supplier performancemanagement, inventory optimization, or cost-reduction initiatives inaddition to direct purchasing execution.
+ Experienceresolving Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) discrepancies andcoordinating with receiving, accounts payable, planning, and productionteams.
+ Bachelorof Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in supply chain management,business, operations, engineering, or a related discipline.
+ Engineeringexperience or technical knowledge related to electrical products,manufacturing processes, materials, or production operations.
+ Associationfor Supply Chain Management Certified Supply Chain Professional (APICSCSCP) or Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)certification.
+ Acombination of education and directly related work experience will also beconsidered in lieu of a degree.
**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 (https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company.html) .
**Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:**
We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.
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**Organization:** Smart Infrastructure
**Job Type:** Full-time
**Category:** SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics
