Procurement Pooling Specialist / Strategic Plant Buyer

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!

Siemens is seeking a Procurement Pooling Specialist / Strategic Plant Buyer to join our team in Livermore, CA. This role is essential for managing our supplier base, driving cost savings, and ensuring high-quality products are delivered on time. You'll be a key player in optimizing our supply chain and collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to achieve shared success.

Livermore offers an excellent quality of life with top-rated schools, a pleasant climate, and easy access to both mountains and the coast. Plus, your compensation goes further here with a more attainable cost of living compared to other parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. It's the perfect blend of small-city charm and big-city access.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and manage relationships with suppliers for electrical, electronics, and electromechanical products. This includes negotiating pricing, monitoring performance against agreed terms, and onboarding new vendors.
• Strategic Sourcing & Optimization: Optimize company-wide buying power by evaluating supplier performance across financial metrics, quality, pricing, and on-time delivery.
• Contractual Agreements: Develop and build robust contractual agreements to provide price protection and supply security.
• Product Specification Review: Analyze project-specific product specifications to identify alternative supplier materials and drive cost-saving opportunities.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues, orchestrate quality agreements, and foster continuous improvement initiatives.
• Risk Management: Evaluate supplier capabilities and capacities, implementing plans to ensure a secure and efficient supply chain.
• Early Supplier Involvement: Integrate supplier expertise early in the product development process to optimize quality, manufacturability, and cost.
• Procurement Operations: Execute procurement activities such as eAuctions, RFQs, supplier negotiations, selection, and setup of new suppliers and materials within SAP.
• Maintain the integrity of the purchasing database and stay current with industry developments.
• Work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.

This position is based in Livermore, California. We strongly encourage local candidates to apply . Relocation assistance is available if eligible.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Three (3) or more years of experience managing Electromechanical commodities.
• Successful track record in partnering with suppliers
• Flexibility with anticipated 10% travel, depending on project assignments and business needs.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to interact with inter and intra departmental personnel
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong digital literacy including Excel, PowerPoint
• Demonstrated self-starter

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 .

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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.