What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Procurement Leader position at Schneider Electric?
Join our team as a Procurement Leader to drive global procurement strategy for new product development and manage the Brand Labeling portfolio for Home & Distribution in North America (NAM).
Key Responsibilities:
Product Line Lifecycle:
- Serve as the main contact for procurement across stakeholders.
- Coordinate procurement strategy and assess project needs.
- Influence supplier choices and incorporate market insights into projects.
Brand Labeling Portfolio:
- Drive supplier performance and analyze needs.
- Resolve supplier conflicts and lead contract negotiations.
- Manage supply qualifications and conduct regular supplier reviews.
Project Execution:
- Implement commodity strategies and lead supplier selection.
- Oversee risk analysis to align procurement with project targets.
- Guide component selection to optimize cost, quality, and supply chain resilience.
Strategy and Supplier Management:
- Influence and implement commodity strategies, lead supplier mapping, and manage end-to-end negotiations.
Procurement Accountability:
- Ensure procurement activities for new product projects meet cost, quality, and timeline targets.
Component Selection and Evaluation:
- Guide selection of components and sub-assemblies with a focus on cost, sustainability, and quality.
What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business required; MBA preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in Procurement/Sourcing within a multinational corporation, with expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier management.
- Business Understanding: Knowledge of components supply chain and industrial product applications is advantageous; strong business acumen is essential.
- Other Skills: Proficiency in English, multicultural experience, teamwork, and digital acumen are highly valued.
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