Company Description
The Siemens Infrastructure & Cities (IC) Sector is focused on providing answers that last for America’s aging urban infrastructure by offering solutions to make cities of all sizes more sustainable and competitive. With more than 18,000 employees spanning across the U.S., Canada, and Meso-America, the IC Sector is comprised of five divisions: Building Technologies, Low and Medium Voltage, Mobility and Logistics, Rail Systems and Smart Grid. The IC portfolio includes complete traffic and transportation systems, intelligent logistics, efficient energy supply and environmentally compatible building technologies. Siemens also provides ways to modernize the way power is transmitted and distributed to enhance the smart consumption of energy. For more information on the Infrastructure & Cities sector, visit http://www.usa.siemens.com/infrastructure-cities/.
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Job Description
Overview:
Siemens Power Distribution Solutions in Norcross, Georgia s looking for a buyer. This position is responsible for processing requisitions, materials planning and manage inventory for PDS Business. This person reports to the Business Process Manager and will have no direct reports.
Responsibilities:
Participates in buying strategies to purchase and arrange timely deliveries of supplies and materials; expedites as needed and serves as liaison between vendors and users, getting prior approval for purchases in excess of established limits. Resolves semi-complex delivery, quality or other related problems with purchases and invoices. Participates in tracking and updating project spend; reviews and analyzes requisitions and supply plans for domestic and international purchases. Requests for quotes and assists in the development of new supply source.
Other responsibilities include:
1. Placing and managing orders with 3rd party external suppliers as well as internal suppliers, while managing open orders and past due deliveries.
2. Completing the commercial unboarding in SAP for new suppliers
3. Maintain and update PO/AR Tracking Log
4. Daily resolution to issues pertaining to invoicing and payment on the MRBR problem log
5. Keeping track patent invoices for finance on a monthly basis
6. Review materials, set vendor for auto POs as needed, update PIR and resolve POs issues
7. Is willing to learn and improve/develop procurement processes
8. Work closely with multi-departments and/or cross-functional areas to troubleshoots and resolves problems on POs
7. Proactively follow up on open POs and expedite with supplier as required.
8. Will be continually challenged to resolve issues under a fast paced work environment
Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:
* 2-5 years in a buyer role.
* Strong verbal and written communication, along with excellent decision making and time management skills.
* Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
* SAP experience.
* Proficient in Microsoft office products.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience
* Previous procurement/buying experience highly preferred
* Strong computer skills in MS Office applications (especially Excel preferred).
* Siemens internal ERP system such as EZ-Suite
Education
2 yr Associate degree for accredited community college, where required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
*Company:* Siemens Infrastructure and Cities
*Division/Business Unit:* IC - Low & Medium Voltage - Low Voltage
*Functional Area:* SCM - Supply Chain Management/Purchasing
*Location:* GA - Norcross
*Req ID:* 133109
*Job Time:* Full-Time
*Experience Level:* Mid Level
*Required Education:* Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
*Required Travel:* 0%