Title: Senior Operational Buyer Location: Warwick Contract: Full Time About the Role Randstad Sourceright is recruiting on behalf of Siemens Energy. We are looking for a solution-focused, analytical Senior Operational Buyer who thrives on working with large volumes of information, complex products, and diverse suppliers. This role requires someone confident in analysis, Excel, PowerBI, and a lean approach to procurement, who can work independently and deliver solutions rather than just operational tasks. Key Responsibilities You will work closely with internal stakeholders and Capability Managers to support: * Procurement & Supplier Management: Oversee a diverse supplier portfolio, drive part sourcing activities, negotiate price adjustments, and resolve invoicing or payment discrepancies. * Operational Efficiency: Manage workqueues, ensure timely PO issuance, and contribute to globally defined procurement methods, processes, and systems. * Internal Customer Collaboration: Partner with MRPCs and requisitioners to ensure excellent customer service and early engagement. * Supplier Development & Compliance: Support supplier qualification, evaluation, selection, and ongoing development, maintaining transparency and high procurement quality. * Documentation & Reporting: Maintain records, update supplier evaluation systems, and support Procurement Business Plan activities. Requirements We are looking for someone who has: * Strong experience with SAP transactional systems (PS1 ATLAS module in a production environment). * Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets. * 5 years of experience in Direct Procurement. * Experience in aerospace or industrial applications preferred; knowledge of complex products such as castings and forgings is a plus. * A proactive, solution-oriented mindset—able to work independently with minimal supervision. * Familiarity with PowerBI or other analytics tools. * Ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-changing global organization. * Bachelor’s degree. * Advanced/Fluent English. Apply Now If you are an experienced, analytical, and solution-focused Senior Buyer who enjoys working independently, driving process improvement, and delivering procurement excellence—we’d love to hear from you