Job Description:

The Global Supplier Manager for Electrical/Electronic (EE) components is a crucial role within the Global Supply Chain EE/PCBA market, focusing on Connectors, Conductors, and Cable assembly parts for Schneider Electric. As part of the core team of the category management group, the role involves managing supplier relationships and key performance metrics, contributing to global commodity/supplier strategy, and supporting regional category leaders for performance management and process improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute, support, and implement global sourcing strategies in alignment with global commodity manager or director.


• Establish and decide the local supplier panel in alignment with global strategies.


• Support Regional Category Managers (RCMs) for overall performance of the commodity in the region.


• Monitor the market through constant benchmarking to continuously improve costs, quality, delivery, and technology.


• Analyze spend in assigned categories, define annual saving forecasts, and identify risks and opportunities.


• Drive implementation of the saving action plan to achieve the assigned annual cost-saving target.


• Lead supplier relationship management in the given scope and support RCMs in KPIs.


• Plan and hold business reviews to monitor performance.


• Negotiate long-term contracts.


• Support Quality Department and Operations in issue resolution with suppliers.


• Communicate effectively and manage relationships with relevant internal stakeholders.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Enginering or anyother related field is required.


• +8 years of experience in purchasing/commodity, with preference for industrial or automotive experience.


• Extensive experience with Electronics and Electrical ( PCBA market, covering Connectors, Conductors, Cable assembly, etc).


• Strong analytical skills for interpreting spend data and requirements.


• Technical knowledge in mechanical electrical components is advantageous.


• Experience in building strategies and strong presentation skills.


• Good negotiation skills.


• Proven record of driving performance and delivering results.

We kno w skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

What's in it for me?

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave,401(k)+ match, and more.

This position reports to Global Category Director.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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

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

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Responsibilities:

• Contribute, support, and implement global sourcing strategies in alignment with global commodity manager or director.


• Establish and decide the local supplier panel in alignment with global strategies.


• Support Regional Category Managers (RCMs) for overall performance of the commodity in the region.


• Monitor the market through constant benchmarking to continuously improve costs, quality, delivery, and technology.


• Analyze spend in assigned categories, define annual saving forecasts, and identify risks and opportunities.


• Drive implementation of the saving action plan to achieve the assigned annual cost-saving target.


• Lead supplier relationship management in the given scope and support RCMs in KPIs.


• Plan and hold business reviews to monitor performance.


• Negotiate long-term contracts.


• Support Quality Department and Operations in issue resolution with suppliers.


• Communicate effectively and manage relationships with relevant internal stakeholders.

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