Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Operational Procurement Lead Buyer

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy in Richland, Mississippi seeks an Operational Procurement Lead Buyer to manage daily purchasing and supplier relations for switchgear projects. This role focuses on optimizing procurement processes, resolving supply chain issues, and ensuring material availability aligned with project timelines. Enjoy career development, company-paid health benefits, paid time off, and a 401K plan with matching contributions in a supportive work environment.

Join Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy in Richland, Mississippi as an Operational Procurement Lead Buyer. Lead daily purchasing and supplier management for switchgear projects, ensuring timely material delivery. Benefit from career growth, health benefits, and a supportive culture in a leading renewable energy company.

On-site Full time UTC-05:00 Updated 2 days ago

Richland, Mississippi, United States

Job description

How You'll Make an Impact What You Bring About the Team Pay & benefits

Join our dynamic team at Siemens Energy, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting the 'Blue Horizon' initiative within the Switchgears Americas division in Jackson. You will lead operational purchasing activities, ensuring seamless integration of supply chain operations for upcoming projects. Imagine executing daily purchasing operations, resolving discrepancies, and optimizing procurement processes to mitigate supply chain risks. Your expertise will directly contribute to the timely procurement of materials, aligning with project timelines and production demands. As you engage with suppliers and collaborate with cross-functional teams, you will drive efficiency and innovation in our operations.

How You'll Make an Impact

Lead and execute daily purchasing operations, including purchase order (PO) creation, tracking, and expediting for switchgear components.
Resolve invoice discrepancies, delivery delays, and quality issues in collaboration with accounts payable and quality assurance teams.
Ensure material availability for 'Existing & Blue Horizon' volume by aligning procurement schedules with project timelines and production demands.
Monitor, evaluate, and report on supplier performance metrics such as on-time delivery (OTD) and quality to support continuous improvement.
Negotiate operational terms, lead times, and pricing with local and international suppliers to optimize total cost of ownership.
Optimize operational procurement workflows and master data maintenance within ERP systems (SAP) to ensure data integrity.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
10+ years of experience in operational procurement or supply chain management, preferably within the energy, grid technologies, or heavy manufacturing sector. Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level and vice versa.
Strong expertise in procurement and supply chain management, including operational procurement and supplier relationship management (SRM).
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP MM) and data analysis/reporting capabilities.
Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration.
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid! The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Rewards

Career growth and development opportunities
Supportive work culture
Company paid health and wellness benefits
Paid time off and paid holidays
401K savings plan with company match
Family building benefits & parental leave

Pay & benefits

Health insurance Retirement plan Paid time off Parental leave

Typical pay for similar roles

Estimate

US$118,585–164,580 annually

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About this role

Posted

24 Sep 2026

Updated

24 Sep 2026

Job type

Full time

Workplace

On-site

Sectors

Smart Grid

Working hours

UTC-05:00

Experience

10+ years

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About Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Company Overview

Name

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, S.A.

Headquarters

Zamudio, Vizcaya, Spain

Founded

2017

Size

Approximately 28,150 employees (source: linkedin.com). Revenue of approximately €10 billion in fiscal year 2024 (source: statista.com).

What They Do

Siemens Gamesa specializes exclusively in wind turbine technology, focusing on both onshore and offshore wind energy generation. The company does not engage in solar technologies, storage, hydrogen, or grids beyond turbine integration (source: wikipedia.org). Their products include the onshore 5.X platform, which has sold over 4.5 GW since its launch, and offshore turbines like the SG 14-236 DD, featuring a rotor diameter of 236 meters and a capacity of 14 MW. The latter has been utilized in projects totaling 1.44 GW (source: siemensgamesa.com). The company serves large-scale energy developers, independent power producers, and industrial customers in the development, construction, and operation of wind farms, with a focus on markets in Europe, Asia, and the Americas (source: energydigital.com).

Projects and Track Record

Notable completed projects include the Vindeby Offshore Wind Farm in Denmark, which was the world's first and operated for 25 years until 2017, as well as Gamesa's first wind farm in Spain at El Perdón, installed in 1995 (source: siemensgamesa.com). Currently, Siemens Gamesa is working on significant projects such as the Bałtyk II and III offshore wind farms in Poland, totaling 1.44 GW, and the La Herrada wind plant, which prevents the emission of 140,000 metric tons of CO2 annually (source: statzon.com). Additionally, production ramp-ups are underway at their factories in Cuxhaven, Aalborg, and Le Havre, demonstrating their commitment to expansion and innovation in the sector (source: siemens-energy.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Siemens Gamesa has announced a leadership transition, with Jochen Eickholt being succeeded by Vinod Philip on August 1, 2024, amid a comprehensive restructuring aimed at achieving double-digit margins and reaching breakeven by 2026 (source: siemens-energy.com). The company has secured significant contracts, including 1.44 GW for Bałtyk in Poland and 200 MW for Repsol in Spain, with a backlog of €33.7 billion despite a net loss of €884 million in the first quarter of 2023 (source: statzon.com). Furthermore, they have sold their power electronics business to ABB and launched innovations such as GreenerTower and RecyclableBlades, underscoring their focus on sustainability and efficiency (source: siemens-energy.com).

Working There

Siemens Gamesa offers a variety of roles in manufacturing, engineering, service operations, and project management, focusing on the design of onshore and offshore turbines, as well as research and development of new technologies (source: siemensgamesa.com). Hiring takes place at key sites, including their headquarters in Zamudio, Spain, and factories in Denmark, Germany, and France, with an emphasis on internal mobility during the restructuring that has led to a reduction of 4,100 jobs (source: ibisworld.com). The company culture focuses on operational stabilization and long-term profitable growth in the wind sector, despite challenges in the supply chain (source: siemens-energy.com).