Junior Associate Category Manager

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Junior Category Manager in our Franklin TN site. This position supports category strategy, executes it for assigned commodities, assists manufacturing locations, solves business needs, manages supplier performance, and facilitates interactions to maintain a panel of top suppliers meeting various requirements and achieving annual targets.

What will you do?

• Responsible to ensure the best Quality, Cost and Delivery Conditions to supply connectors, cords, and cable assembly.
• The assigned categories will be a subgroup from the following categories: connector, cords, and cable assembly
• Develop and execute commodity strategies for the Electronic Categories.
• Continuously enhance expertise in the category and the local and global market trends to become a referent in the matter.
• Supplier Leader: own the commercial relationship and performance for assigned suppliers, conduct regular Business Reviews, lead annual negotiation, serve as the point of contact for problem escalation, drive sustainable development among the supply base.
• Finds opportunities and creates a pipeline in the category supporting QVE, Change of Supplier, and Supply Base Optimization goals.
• Work and collaborate with cross functional teams in the region supporting different Procurement Initiatives (audits, tools, processes, etc).
• Pursue systematic TCO reductions and value enhancements to drive cost savings and performance improvement.
• Track KPI's and deliver reports.
• Execute comprehensive RFQ process and support functional users in a timely manner.
• Identify and develop strategic supply sources.
• Sourcing, standardization, spend control and innovation with suppliers.

This position is known internally as Junior Associate Category Manager

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Mechanical/ Industrial/Electronics Engineering is required.
• 3 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing supplier, negotiations, and/or Supply Chain.
• Prior experience with electronic categories more specifically connectors. 
• Project Management experience desired.
• Knowledge on legal contracts and risk management desired.
• Leadership skills with the proven ability to influence others.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Cross cultural awareness.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.

We know 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.

Who will you report to? Procurement Manager

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?

At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.

We believe in empowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.

We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.

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

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.

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