Job Summary: Siemens GBS seeks an experienced Purchasing Analyst to manage commodities, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure data accuracy in SAP, supporting internal process excellence. Key Highlights: 1. Join the GBS team as a Purchasing Analyst 2. Full responsibility for assigned commodities 3. Close collaboration with multiple departments to resolve issues **Are you interested in joining Siemens as part of our Global Business Services (GBS)?** As Partner of Choice, our Global Business Services (GBS) support Siemens businesses worldwide in achieving excellence in their internal processes across areas such as Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Customer Care, and many more. We invite you to join the GBS team as a **Purchasing Analyst** Responsibilities: * Full responsibility for assigned commodities and all associated data. Issuing requests for quotation, conducting negotiations, and selecting suppliers for project demands. * Requests for quotation issued via electronic platform. * Issuing purchase agreements with suppliers and ensuring contractual requirements are incorporated. * Ensuring SAP data is up-to-date to support project calculations with reliable information on material costs, quotations, and lead-time. * Issuing and managing purchase agreements with suppliers; ensuring complete documentation of purchase orders. * Updating and tracking ordered components through to First Article Inspection (FAI). * Responsibility for commodity budgeting at the project level. * Resolving issues related to billing linked to pricing. * Close collaboration with multiple departments and functional areas to resolve issues in purchase orders. * Facilitating cost reductions in coordination with Commodity Management to achieve overall improvements in materials. * Reviewing and analyzing engineering changes with each supplier regarding cost impact. * Quarterly supplier evaluations and regular performance monitoring. Required Knowledge/Skills, Education and Experience: * Bachelor’s/University degree in a related discipline or advanced studies where required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification may be required in certain areas. * 3–5 years of professional purchasing experience, preferably in Rolling Stock or manufacturing environments. * Advanced knowledge of MS Excel. * Excellent proficiency in SAP. * Proficiency in English (advanced level mandatory). Desired Knowledge/Skills, Education and Experience: * Experience managing categories such as metal parts (machined, cast or forged; alloy steel parts) and electrical components (motors, transformers, electrical devices); pneumatic and mechanical systems and devices. * Solid understanding of category management principles. * Manufacturing experience is valued. * Rolling stock experience is considered a plus.