Purchasing Operator Ram

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Position Overview
- The purchasing operator is responsible for all purchasing activities within their assigned supplier and/or operational scope. The purchasing operator is tasked with ensuring the quality of the procurement data/information that is being transmitted to the supplier and internally to other functions. Critical to achieving success in this role is a deep understanding of relevant policies, processes, systems, and communication tools. The purchasing operator reports into the purchasing supervisor or manager (if applicable).
- The objective of the purchasing operator is to execute orders that consistent with business requirements (materials and services) according to Siemens Procurement

**Responsibilities**:

- Job responsibilities and activities include (but are not limited to) the following:

- Reviewing purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy; working with requisitioners to improve PR quality, coaching requisitioners to improve process execution.
- Transaction-specific supplier negotiations and alerting strategic procurement colleagues (commodity managers and field procurement) of potential cost reduction opportunities.
- Timely conversion of purchase requisitions into purchase orders, communication of purchase orders to suppliers, supplier follow-up on order confirmations and availability, expected delivery dates, and suppler expediting.
- Internal customer communication to purchase order status.
- Identification of master data quality issues.
- Closure of unprocessed PO´s that are no longer valid, maintenance to purchase orders to ensure correctness and resolve payment issues.
- Creation of return purchase orders to support material return process.
- Retaining all relevant documentation according to the policy.
- Backup support of the purchasing operators.
- Participating on educational opportunities to expand job-relevant knowhow and skillset.
- Follow the siemens policies.
- Contribute to the procurement mission and company objectives.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

- College Degree.
- 3 years or more working as an operational buyer.
- Computer skills a must - Microsoft Office, File management.
- SAP experience - Purchasing - related Modules (MM).
- Supply Management, Vendor Relationships, Purchase Contract Execution.
- Detail oriented, accurate, and organized.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English.
- Customer service approach - responsive and thorough.
- Self-directed - ability to work independently (supervised remotely).
- Collaborative - ability to work internal within team members and with other functions to solve problems effectively.
- Professional Certification in Procurement or Supply Chain (e.g., ISM - CPM, CPSM) are a plus.
- Be able to multi-task and manage high volume work effectively and accurately.
- Fluent in the English language.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement**

**Organization**: Smart Infrastructure

**Company**: Siemens, S.A. de C.V.

**Experience Level**: Mid-level Professional

**Full / Part time**: Full-time