Buying Professional

**Job Title / Role: Buying Professional - SCM**

**Organization: Lead Country South Africa**

**Location: Midrand, South Africa**

**Reporting Manager: Commodity Manager**

The Business

Siemens is a global powerhouse in diversified engineering providing products, systems and solutions across the Electrification, Automation and Digitalization value chain. The company has been in Africa for over 160 years igniting a history of innovation and social development. As an integrated technology company, Siemens aims to play a constructive role in Africa ‘s success story.

Role Headline

The Buying Professional will be responsible for low to medium value PVO (ZAR1000>ZAR250 000) i.e. conduct negotiations, generate & implement and document savings as prescribed by Siemens Guidelines.

Prepares and concludes sourcing contracts based on customer requirements at the most beneficial conditions whilst ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities of the Role
- Engage and conclude all low to medium PVO (Supplier Sourcing, RFQ, qualification, evaluation, selection, and conclusion for purchase)
- Assist the Head of Commodity Management and Project Procurement Managers in implementing Commodity Strategies for Material Procurement to ensure long-term, cost-efficient supplies
- Serve as quality gate for correct purchasing at Siemens including usage of globally defined methods, processes and systems to ensure high process efficiency and process compliance (e.g. compliant Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process, Procurement guidelines, IT systems)
- Prepare and conduct negotiations for medium Purchasing Volumes to obtain the highest feasible savings
- Generate, document and implement savings; plan, monitor and report on meaningful key performance metrics, as to chip into the success of the business and make results transparent.
- Ensure a close collaboration with Internal Customers (requisitioners) to ensure early involvement and regular feedback
- Administer documentation as requested from time to time, report on CNI and activities for the prescribed period

Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant Degree/Diploma or equivalent in Supply Chain Management
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management
- Basic knowledge in handling sub commodities

Attributes and Skills
- Strong Negotiation Skills
- Agility, change orientation, customer focus and good communication skills
- Knowledge of SAP

**Our culture**:
Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That’s why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success.

The company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets** **under the Employment Equity Act** will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

**Organization**: Smart Infrastructure

**Company**: Siemens Proprietary Limited

**Experience Level**: Experienced Professional

**Full / Part time**: Full-time