Operative Buyer

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team.

This role has the purchasing responsibilities for finished goods products from Siemens plants and / or vendors. This critical role supports our customer, customer support organization and product management organization in North America.

In this position the buyer will work closely with the plants / vendor to ensure timely delivery of product to our customers. For key metrics the buyer will focus on delivery reliability, asset management, and effective communication.

**What you will do**:

- Create purchase orders based in customer needs and inventory replenishment using SAP
- Manage GR/IR
- Manage purchase orders maintenance, aging, goods receipts vs invoices, review invoices in P2P tool, info records, price discrepancies and confirmation messages.
- Establish top priorities with vendors.
- Coordinate quality returns to the vendors and procuring the correct posting of credits.
- Develop effective communication with product management, customer support, procurement, R&D and finance and suppliers.
- Maintain supplier performance and drive vendor development related activities
- Set up vendors in SAP using vendor master data

**What we need from you**:

- College degree
- Knowledge of Procurement / Supply Chain activities with a broad solid understanding of operational, activities across a range of businesses.
- Previous experience of working in Supply Chain Management or customer support
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge in ERP system
- Planning and organizational skills
- Good communication skills

**Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience**
- Excel intermediate
- (CRM) knowledge
- Bilingual English / Spanish

**You can expect.**
- An environment where everyone can bring their whole self and feel a sense of belonging.
- Wide variety of learning & development opportunities

Ready to unlock the full potential of technology? Join us

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

Protecting the environment, conserving our natural resources, fostering the health and performance of our people as well as safeguarding their working conditions are core to our social and business commitment at Siemens.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement