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**Job Family:** Electrification & Automation

**Req ID:** 482551

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!

The **Knightdale** facility will deliver integrated electrical skid assemblies that combine power distribution and power conversion equipment with protection and automation systems. Electrical skids provide outdoor rated, modular, value-add solutions for key vertical markets to improve delivery reliability and lower total cost of ownership for customers.

We are looking for a Buyer. This position will be based in Knightdale, NC. Relocation cost assistance is available.

Position Overview:

Join Siemens Industry’s Electrification & Automation Business Unit as a **Buyer** , where you’ll drive material and service procurement for key product lines. You’ll ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality supply to keep production moving—while collaborating across teams and suppliers to solve challenges and improve performance.

You’ll make an impact by:

+ Owning supplier relationships and managing supply chain performance

+ Generating and managing purchase orders in SAP

+ Proactively resolving material shortages and delivery risks

+ Driving supplier KPIs and on-time delivery

+ Supporting supplier setup and qualification

+ Ensuring compliance with Siemens procurement tools and guidelines

+ Leading non-conformance resolution with quality and engineering teams

+ Supporting commodity strategy and acting as team backup when needed

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

Basic Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

+ 3–5 years in procurement or supply chain

+ Experience with SAP

+ Strong communication and Microsoft Office skills - esp. Excel

+ Customer-focused, collaborative, and adaptable

+ Self-starter with problem-solving and decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Familiar with MV power distribution equipment

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 (https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company.html) .

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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$53,760 $92,160

**Organization:** Smart Infrastructure

**Job Type:** Full-time

**Category:** SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics