What will you do?

• Buyer will be responsible for acquisition, logistics, inventory levels and returns of commodities and services to meet business plan and customer requirements.

• Fast learner that shows initiative, is proactive, has good decision making skills, is creative and energetic, demonstrates a positive attitude, has high analytical ability, and possesses strong negotiating skills. This position interacts with employees, all levels of management as well as external suppliers and vendors.


• Desirable skills such as presentation ability, strong PC background, history of working with multiple plant locations

• Maintenance of MRP system including P.O. creation, rescheduling and expediting


• Coordinate delivery of material


• Provide input on overall supplier performance and make recommendations on appropriate corrective actions when necessary


• Turn in CPC forms regularly for cost changes


• Procure material to meet customer requirements at an optimal cost


• Maintaining inventory levels, addressing shortages and supporting product evolution


• Assist in establishing and maintaining lot sizes, period of supply, planning-bill demand and
  lead-times


• Administer business transactions with suppliers including placing purchase orders, scheduling supplier deliveries, reconciling purchase price variances, obtaining return goods authorization, reconciling discrepant invoices and order confirmation variances


• Obtain supplier quotations as needed


• Notify suppliers of engineering changes to drawings and specifications


• Support the phase out/in of product; to avoid obsolete inventory and ensure new product availability


• Provide management with price change and supplier status reports


• Provide suppliers with open order information


• Understand and support guidelines on business ethics, material inflation containment, supplier performance, and supplier certification


• Support commodity management containment programs implementation

• Related four-year degree, C.P.M. or CPIM certification, MBA or technical degree a plus


• Working knowledge of MRP/MRP II, purchasing in a repetitive high volume manufacturing facility


• Experience with JIT/JIT II, consignment, Microsoft Office, legal aspects of purchasing


• Experience in planning, purchasing, materials management, and problem solving


• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent business experience

Why us?

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.

€25.7bn global revenue

137 000+ employees in 100+ countries

45% of revenue from IoT

5% of revenue devoted for R&D

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

It is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.What will you do?

• Buyer will be responsible for acquisition, logistics, inventory levels and returns of commodities and services to meet business plan and customer requirements.

• Fast learner that shows initiative, is proactive, has good decision making skills, is creative and energetic, demonstrates a positive attitude, has high analytical ability, and possesses strong negotiating skills. This position interacts with employees, all levels of management as well as external suppliers and vendors.


• Desirable skills such as presentation ability, strong PC background, history of working with multiple plant locations