Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

Job ID

524768

Posted since

05-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)

• Fort Worth - Texas - United States of America

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:

• Interpreting Material Requirements Planning (MRP) signals, demand changes, lead times, inventory requirements, and exception messages to make timely purchasing decisions.
• Managing purchase orders and supplier commitments for production materials while protecting manufacturing schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Leading supplier follow-up and material-expediting activities, including pull-ins, push-outs, cancellations, backorders, and recovery plans for at-risk materials.
• Analyzing purchasing and material master data, including minimum order quantities, safety stocks, lead times, and purchasing information records, to improve planning accuracy and supply continuity.
• Escalating supplier performance issues and coordinating corrective actions that improve material availability, delivery reliability, and inventory performance.
• Providing direction to the Buyer by reviewing purchasing priorities, interpreting MRP requirements, and supporting resolution of complex material issues.
• Coordinating with production, planning, procurement, receiving, accounts payable, and suppliers to resolve shortages, Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) discrepancies, and purchase order issues.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Five+ years of direct purchasing or buying experience, depending on the depth, complexity, and relevance of the experience.
• Demonstrated manufacturing or production purchasing experience supporting the flow of materials into a manufacturing facility.
• Strong knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), including the ability to interpret MRP signals, exception messages, demand changes, lead times, and inventory requirements.
• Experience placing and managing purchase orders, following up with suppliers, expediting materials, and managing pull-ins, push-outs, cancellations, and revised delivery commitments.
• Experience resolving material shortages, supplier delivery risks, backorders, purchase order issues, or other exceptions affecting production.
• Proficiency with SAP or another enterprise resource planning, purchasing, inventory, or Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, for purchasing analysis, reporting, and data management.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, prioritize material risks, and provide clear direction and recovery recommendations.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site at the Siemens Smart Infrastructure manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced hands-on knowledge of SAP purchasing, MRP, supplier scheduling, inventory management, or material master data functionality.
• Experience providing direction, coaching, or day-to-day guidance to buyers, purchasing specialists, or other materials team members.
• Experience purchasing electrical, mechanical, electronic, or other production components in a high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Experience with supplier negotiations, sourcing activities, supplier performance management, inventory optimization, or cost-reduction initiatives in addition to direct purchasing execution.
• Experience resolving Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) discrepancies and coordinating with receiving, accounts payable, planning, and production teams.
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in supply chain management, business, operations, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Engineering experience or technical knowledge related to electrical products, manufacturing processes, materials, or production operations.
• Association for Supply Chain Management Certified Supply Chain Professional (APICS CSCP) or Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification.
• A combination of education and directly related work experience will also be considered 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.

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.

#LI-EP1 #LI-ONSITE #siemenstradesperson #SiemensMFGcareer #MFGFortWorthTX #MFGTX

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 65,660 - 112,560 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

524768

Posted since

05-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)

• Fort Worth - Texas - United States of America

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:

• Interpreting Material Requirements Planning (MRP) signals, demand changes, lead times, inventory requirements, and exception messages to make timely purchasing decisions.
• Managing purchase orders and supplier commitments for production materials while protecting manufacturing schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Leading supplier follow-up and material-expediting activities, including pull-ins, push-outs, cancellations, backorders, and recovery plans for at-risk materials.
• Analyzing purchasing and material master data, including minimum order quantities, safety stocks, lead times, and purchasing information records, to improve planning accuracy and supply continuity.
• Escalating supplier performance issues and coordinating corrective actions that improve material availability, delivery reliability, and inventory performance.
• Providing direction to the Buyer by reviewing purchasing priorities, interpreting MRP requirements, and supporting resolution of complex material issues.
• Coordinating with production, planning, procurement, receiving, accounts payable, and suppliers to resolve shortages, Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) discrepancies, and purchase order issues.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Five+ years of direct purchasing or buying experience, depending on the depth, complexity, and relevance of the experience.
• Demonstrated manufacturing or production purchasing experience supporting the flow of materials into a manufacturing facility.
• Strong knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), including the ability to interpret MRP signals, exception messages, demand changes, lead times, and inventory requirements.
• Experience placing and managing purchase orders, following up with suppliers, expediting materials, and managing pull-ins, push-outs, cancellations, and revised delivery commitments.
• Experience resolving material shortages, supplier delivery risks, backorders, purchase order issues, or other exceptions affecting production.
• Proficiency with SAP or another enterprise resource planning, purchasing, inventory, or Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, for purchasing analysis, reporting, and data management.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, prioritize material risks, and provide clear direction and recovery recommendations.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site at the Siemens Smart Infrastructure manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced hands-on knowledge of SAP purchasing, MRP, supplier scheduling, inventory management, or material master data functionality.
• Experience providing direction, coaching, or day-to-day guidance to buyers, purchasing specialists, or other materials team members.
• Experience purchasing electrical, mechanical, electronic, or other production components in a high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Experience with supplier negotiations, sourcing activities, supplier performance management, inventory optimization, or cost-reduction initiatives in addition to direct purchasing execution.
• Experience resolving Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) discrepancies and coordinating with receiving, accounts payable, planning, and production teams.
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in supply chain management, business, operations, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Engineering experience or technical knowledge related to electrical products, manufacturing processes, materials, or production operations.
• Association for Supply Chain Management Certified Supply Chain Professional (APICS CSCP) or Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification.
• A combination of education and directly related work experience will also be considered 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.

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.

#LI-EP1 #LI-ONSITE #siemenstradesperson #SiemensMFGcareer #MFGFortWorthTX #MFGTX

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 65,660 - 112,560 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.