Our client, a leading global company in the procurement industry, is seeking a Buying Professional to join their team. As a Buying Professional, you will be part of the Category Procurement Team Management supporting the identification of regional or global suppliers for assigned group of commodities, semi-products, services portfolio, either directly or indirectly used in own product portfolio, in the various BU of Siemens. The ideal candidate will have excellent negotiation skills, strong analytical abilities, and a passion for achieving cost-efficient supply of materials. **Job Title:** Buying Professional **Location:** Houston, TX **Pay Range:** $41/hour **What's the Job?** + Implement Commodity strategies to ensure long-term, cost-efficient supply of materials + Contribute to implementation and ensure 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 to obtain highest feasible savings + Generate, document and implement savings to contribute to the success of the business and make results transparent + Execute Supplier Management processes (e.g. qualification, selection, evaluation, development, classification) **What's Needed?** + 10+ years of experience in procurement or a related field + Deep professional know-how and experience in one Sub Job Family + Masters domain and applies know-how to/in various contexts + Solid professional judgment and problem-solving competence + Improves existing processes and approaches **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work with a leading global company in the procurement industry + Weekly Pay, Direct Deposit + Potential for the position to convert to a full-time role + Manpower's Associate Benefits package - medical, dental, vision, 401(k) + Career Partner If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.