Procurement Specialist

About the role

The Procurement Specialist / Strategic Plant Buyer position within Siemens' Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit is based in Wendell, NC or Heber Springs, AR. Relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Developing and qualifying new suppliers while benchmarking capabilities, capacity, and cost competitiveness.

• Leading sourcing activities including RFQs, supplier selection, tooling support, and capacity planning.

• Building resilient supply strategies that support growth, risk mitigation, and operational continuity.

• Partnering with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Finance to align sourcing decisions with business objectives.

• Driving supplier performance, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, controls, and best practices.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or 3+ years of procurement experience.

  • Experience managing RFQs, supplier selection, and supplier performance.

  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

  • Ability to travel up to 10%.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience sourcing Hardware, Packaging, MRO, or Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs.

  • Manufacturing or industrial procurement experience.

  • Experience with ERP, eSourcing, and supplier management systems.

  • Knowledge of supplier quality, capacity planning, and production ramp-ups.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or 3+ years of procurement experience.

  • Experience managing RFQs, supplier selection, and supplier performance.

  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

  • Ability to travel up to 10%.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience sourcing Hardware, Packaging, MRO, or Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs.

  • Manufacturing or industrial procurement experience.

  • Experience with ERP, eSourcing, and supplier management systems.

  • Knowledge of supplier quality, capacity planning, and production ramp-ups.