Buying Professional

Buying Professional

Job ID

525488

Posted since

12-Oct-2026

Organization

Smart Infrastructure

Field of work

SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics

Company

Siemens Industry, Inc.

Experience level

Mid-level Professional

Job type

Full-time

Work mode

Office/Site only

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

• Batesville - Arkansas - United States of America
• Heber Springs - Arkansas - United States of America
• Searcy - Arkansas - United States of America

Buying Professional

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!

We are looking for a Buying Professional for our Heber Springs, Arkansas location, a manufacturing and distribution facility primarily focused on medium-voltage overhead outdoor power distribution products and solutions. Outdoor products are essential components of medium-voltage distribution grids. Siemens' comprehensive outdoor portfolio of switching devices is designed for a wide variety of applications and climatic conditions. Type-tested reliability as well as long electrical life and mechanical robustness help to minimize operation costs while increasing resiliency of medium-voltage smart grids. Solutions for wildfire mitigation available on select products.

Position Overview:

Supports business in semi-complex buying strategies and activities to purchase and arrange timely deliveries of material and services; plans and expedites as needed and serves as liaison between manufacturing and vendors.

You will make an impact by:

• Manage the supply chain & provide a prime focal point to suppliers.
• Generates Purchase Orders (SAP) in assigned queue in accordance with required strategies based on the requisition and obtains order acknowledgement.
• Identify, report, and manage potential problems and proactively address material shortages before impacting production.
• Manages supplier On Time Delivery (OTD)
• Prepare and manage supplier key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Obtain information from suppliers in order to complete supplier setups.
• Familiarity with the various Siemens Procurement tools (SAP, NexGen, IOL, GMDM, SCMStar, etc)
• Issues POs for Capital equipment in oneSRM
• Participates in the Supplier Qualification Process for new suppliers of key major components
• Prepares and conducts negotiations as required for issuing Purchase Orders and seeks price reductions for YOY spend.
• Coordinates with Engineering, Supplier Quality and manufacturing as required
• Ensures compliance with SIEMENS buying guidelines.
• Understand Siemens T&C's, contract and project deliverables and enact plans for meeting goals.
• Leads Supplier Non-Conformances (NCRs) with the Supplier Quality Manager and Engineering to insure no impact on production floor.
• Performs Supplier Evaluations and Supplier Development Plans for the assigned commodities, including establishing supplier score cards.
• Support resolutions of GR/IR issues and other exceptions to established rules
• Support and help define commodity strategies for assigned purchasing spend.

You'll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience
• Strong written and oral communication in English language
• Highly skilled with Microsoft office products (Power Point, Word and Advance Excel)
• Must be customer focused and a collaborative team player
• Ability to assess priorities, demonstrate flexibility and understand sense of urgency
• Self-motivated, demonstrate problem solving abilities, continuous improvement, and decision-making skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in supply chain, business or technical curriculum
• Green or Black Belt Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience and Knowledge of castings, fasteners, sheet metal, commodity metals and various electrical components is desired.

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.

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.

You'll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

The pay range for this position is 54,835 - 94,003 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form. If you're unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Pay Transparency

Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.

Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

California Privacy Notice

California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here.

Criminal History

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.

Job ID

525488

Posted since

12-Oct-2026

Organization

Smart Infrastructure

Field of work

SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics

Company

Siemens Industry, Inc.

Experience level

Mid-level Professional

Job type

Full-time

Work mode

Office/Site only

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

• Batesville - Arkansas - United States of America
• Heber Springs - Arkansas - United States of America
• Searcy - Arkansas - United States of America

Buying Professional

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!

We are looking for a Buying Professional for our Heber Springs, Arkansas location, a manufacturing and distribution facility primarily focused on medium-voltage overhead outdoor power distribution products and solutions. Outdoor products are essential components of medium-voltage distribution grids. Siemens' comprehensive outdoor portfolio of switching devices is designed for a wide variety of applications and climatic conditions. Type-tested reliability as well as long electrical life and mechanical robustness help to minimize operation costs while increasing resiliency of medium-voltage smart grids. Solutions for wildfire mitigation available on select products.

Position Overview:

Supports business in semi-complex buying strategies and activities to purchase and arrange timely deliveries of material and services; plans and expedites as needed and serves as liaison between manufacturing and vendors.

You will make an impact by:

• Manage the supply chain & provide a prime focal point to suppliers.
• Generates Purchase Orders (SAP) in assigned queue in accordance with required strategies based on the requisition and obtains order acknowledgement.
• Identify, report, and manage potential problems and proactively address material shortages before impacting production.
• Manages supplier On Time Delivery (OTD)
• Prepare and manage supplier key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Obtain information from suppliers in order to complete supplier setups.
• Familiarity with the various Siemens Procurement tools (SAP, NexGen, IOL, GMDM, SCMStar, etc)
• Issues POs for Capital equipment in oneSRM
• Participates in the Supplier Qualification Process for new suppliers of key major components
• Prepares and conducts negotiations as required for issuing Purchase Orders and seeks price reductions for YOY spend.
• Coordinates with Engineering, Supplier Quality and manufacturing as required
• Ensures compliance with SIEMENS buying guidelines.
• Understand Siemens T&C's, contract and project deliverables and enact plans for meeting goals.
• Leads Supplier Non-Conformances (NCRs) with the Supplier Quality Manager and Engineering to insure no impact on production floor.
• Performs Supplier Evaluations and Supplier Development Plans for the assigned commodities, including establishing supplier score cards.
• Support resolutions of GR/IR issues and other exceptions to established rules
• Support and help define commodity strategies for assigned purchasing spend.

You'll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience
• Strong written and oral communication in English language
• Highly skilled with Microsoft office products (Power Point, Word and Advance Excel)
• Must be customer focused and a collaborative team player
• Ability to assess priorities, demonstrate flexibility and understand sense of urgency
• Self-motivated, demonstrate problem solving abilities, continuous improvement, and decision-making skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in supply chain, business or technical curriculum
• Green or Black Belt Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience and Knowledge of castings, fasteners, sheet metal, commodity metals and various electrical components is desired.

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.

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.

You'll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

The pay range for this position is 54,835 - 94,003 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form. If you're unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Pay Transparency

Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.

Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

California Privacy Notice

California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here.

Criminal History

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.