Procurement Specialist

Job ID

520514

Posted since

31-Aug-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

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

• Heber Springs - Arkansas - United States of America
• Wendell - North Carolina - 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 thrives 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!

About Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation:

The Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing into our Future Grids portfolio and applications to create the power distribution grid of the future. Our comprehensive portfolio meets the growing technical requirements of today’s and tomorrow’s power grid!

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist / Strategic Plant Buyer. This position will be based in Wendell, NC or Heber Springs, AR. Relocation assistance is available.

You will drive sourcing and supplier strategies for assigned manufacturing plants. In this role, you'll partner with cross-functional teams to secure reliable supply, optimize costs, mitigate risk, and support business growth through effective supplier management and sourcing execution.

Roles & 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.

You’ll win us over by having the following 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%.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

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.
• 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.

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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.

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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.

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