Project Procurement Leader (PPL) - OCP Procurement NAM PHD Group at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa

Job Description:

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Project Procurement Leader in our Cedar Rapids, IA location. The OCP Procurement Project Leader supports Product Development projects within the Offer Creation Process (OCP) securing an efficient and resilient supplier selection process and launch of new offers. They are an important factor for the coordination of procurement activities between Procurement categories and Line of Business.

Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives.Our 135,000 employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

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Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.

What do you get to do in this position?

• Analyze and challenge the needs coming from the LoB product architectural intent.
• Bring supplier market knowledge and innovation into projects
• Lead the supplier selection process:
  
  
  • Influence and Deploy commodity strategy, SoC, method (Should cost, e-sourcing template)
  • Challenge & Influence SOC/Recommended choices: ensure that Commodity choices fit with Industry needs
  • Provide inputs for the CSRM / SRIM analysis to the project team
  
  
• Guide components & sub assembly selection with a procurement approach (Challenging the target cost, considering Total Cost of Ownership, Innovation, avoid single sourcing, promote standardization, supply chain flexibility and resilience & quality).
• Contribute to the make or buy decision
• Lead negotiation end to end starting from preparation up to the award of the business (including e-RFQ)
• Responsible for Procurement activities within new product projects
• Contribute to the elaboration of the different Procurement deliverables
• Contribute to the achievement of OCP project targets (product cost, project cost, quality, and time-to-market) while respecting the procurement processes and strategy.
• For major suppliers: participate to key supplier negotiation preparation and negotiation when relevant
• Challenge the specification, define PPEP and contract review.

We know skills and competencies show up in many different 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.

This job might be for you if:

Education:

• Engineering bachelor's degree, or business bachelor's degree, master or MBA is a plus.

Job Related Skillsets:

• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in a Purchasing/Sourcing team of a Multinational corporation
• Experience in procurement & Supplier management is mandatory.
• Experience in Electronic Market and Components is a plus.

Preferred Business Understanding:

• Components supply chain experience and understanding, with Industrial product application experience will be a plus. Business acumen

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave,401(k) match, and more. Click here to find out more about working with us: http://se.com/us/careers

We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners. We're recognized around the world for welcoming people as they are. We create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversityare seen asa real value for the company. See what our people have to say about working for Schneider Electric.

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Schneider Electric is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated againston the basis ofdisability.

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