Job Description

Who we are?Join an organization that is agile, moves at the speed of change and is positive in its approach to finding solutions that improve our lives. We are passionate about our customers; our people; our business and our technology.At Schneider Electric we are dedicated to supplying innovative and customer centric products over the world.The Project Purchasing Leader is part of a product development project team and works closely with the different members within the Offer Creation Process (OCP) and/or the Brand Labeling Management Process (BLMP). This role is key to the coordination of purchasing activities between Global Supply Chain and the business units with a focus on growth and meeting technical challenges through innovation.Key responsibilities:Contribute to Make/Buy and Design/Buy analysis in order to have early supplier involvement on projects. Bring supplier market knowledge through co-development & innovation.Ensure RFQ, cost finalization, sample development, part approval in close coordination with project team while securing parts procurement for prototype, pilot & mass production as per target dates.De-risk supply chain by providing inputs to CSRM to achieve multi-sourcing target and by performing SRiMEnsure that category choices fit with project needs and deploy regional and global category strategy within the project. Challenge & Influence SOC when required.Dare to disrupt by bring supplier market knowledge and innovation into projects.Take responsibility for negotiation of all purchasing terms and conditions with suppliers including contracts for strategic parts and components;Ensure timely parts & tools development with existing or new suppliers per capacity / capability analysis through process audits & frequent supplier visits.Proactively resolve critical issues on regular basis without affecting manufacturing / production operations.
KPI:Act like owner to -Achieve cost reduction at every stage gate to bring market competitiveness to productLaunch product within TTM schedule and with right quality through flawless execution of PMP/PEP/BLMP processMeet multi-sourcing and SOC targets given by line of businessAdopt supplier innovation
QualificationsMust have:Education: Bachelor electrical/mechanical engineering. Master\'s degree in engineering or MBA would be added advantage10+ years\' experience in Procurement / Sourcing. Prior experience in new product development in capacity of purchasing or industrialization is a plusKnowledge of mechanical part manufacturing (fabricated components)Experience in product cost management, reverse auction, should costing & VA/VE activitiesExperienced working with cross functional teams
Good to have:Knowledge of outsourcing design, co-development & brand labellingKnowledge of purchasing legal agreements
Soft skills:Fluent in English and multi-cultural experienceStrong written and verbal communication skillsPossesses good interpersonal, negotiation and communication skillsAbility to perform under pressure and high-matrix organization structureFlair for making decision with 70% of informationResult oriented, resourceful and aggressive to drive continuous improvement.
Everything we do is dedicated to supporting of our people to deliver a supreme customer experience for a large and demanding population of customers, stakeholders and partners.What are you waiting for? Apply today!Schedule: Full-time
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