Global Supplier Manager at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description:

What will you do?

Be the key contact between Schneider Electric and the Supplier and thus facilitate bi-directional communication:

• Agrees on Supplier value proposal definition and multi-year deployment plan


• Communicate Supplier strategy internally


• Consolidate internal needs from Schneider entities (BUs and Operations) and define areas of business development opportunities with Supplier


• Negotiate with Supplier on behalf of all SE entities including Supplier performance and productivity objectives


• Lead regular business reviews with the Supplier to monitor operational performance


• Organize regular management meetings with Supplier to monitor strategic plan deployment


• Manage the communication of all business awards (OCP and OFP) to Supplier, in full coordination with BUs and/or Operations and Category management.


• GSM is responsible of the implementation and execution of the Strategy decided at Market level for the Supplier they are responsible for.


• GSM is acting also as point of Escalation, to fix major issues at OCP or OFP level to recover Customer satisfaction.

Lead Supplier initiatives on a global basis:

• Be accountable for Supplier performance on Productivity, Quality, Competitiveness, Technical or Process Innovation, Planet & Society responsibility, Responsiveness.


• Be accountable for Supplier business development including working closely with OCP teams


• Engage appropriate division & cross-functional Resources (ex. SQME / SSCME launching logistics or quality action plans where ever appropriate)


• Follow up Supplier load level (capacity) and investment plans (ex. Supplier rebalancing initiatives)


• Monitor (and communicate to SE entities) Supplier risk.


• Track and report elementary Supplier performance vs objectives from all Schneider entities


• Keep up to date in the countries ERP 3 information: payment terms, Incoterm, currency.


• Keep up to date the list of local purchasers in contact with the Supplier.

Performance criteria and evaluation

• Achievement over time of strategic value proposal development defined at the start of the strategic relationship set-up (e.g. formal kick-off)


• Global results of Supplier improvement initiatives on Productivity, Quality, On-time delivery, Competitiveness, Technical or Process Innovation, Planet & Society responsibility, Responsiveness, B2B initiative, digitization,..


• Completion of Supplier global performance assessment (Purchasing, Quality, Supply Chain) and implementation of corrective actions


• Annual settings of global Supplier targets


• Quality of Supplier related information within Schneider Electric's information system (SSRM database).

KEY COMPETENCIES and BEHAVIOUR

• Bachelor's degree is required.


• The GSM role should have an experience of minimum 8 years in Supplier Relationship Management


• Category Management experience with electronics, silver, metals.


• Extended experience in industrial and/or technical backgrounds (plastics and metals) is expected.

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.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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

It is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.What will you do?

Be the key contact between Schneider Electric and the Supplier and thus facilitate bi-directional communication:

• Agrees on Supplier value proposal definition and multi-year deployment plan


• Communicate Supplier strategy internally


• Consolidate internal needs from Schneider entities (BUs and Operations) and define areas of business development opportunities with Supplier


• Negotiate with Supplier on behalf of all SE entities including Supplier performance and productivity objectives


• Lead regular business reviews with the Supplier to monitor operational performance


• Organize regular management meetings with Supplier to monitor strategic plan deployment


• Manage the communication of all business awards (OCP and OFP) to Supplier, in full coordination with BUs and/or Operations and Category management.


• GSM is responsible of the implementation and execution of the Strategy decided at Market level for the Supplier they are responsible for.


• GSM is acting also as point of Escalation, to fix major issues at OCP or OFP level to recover Customer satisfaction.

Lead Supplier initiatives on a global basis:

• Be accountable for Supplier performance on Productivity, Quality, Competitiveness, Technical or Process Innovation, Planet & Society responsibility, Responsiveness.


• Be accountable for Supplier business development including working closely with OCP teams


• Engage appropriate division & cross-functional Resources (ex. SQME / SSCME launching logistics or quality action plans where ever appropriate)


• Follow up Supplier load level (capacity) and investment plans (ex. Supplier rebalancing initiatives)


• Monitor (and communicate to SE entities) Supplier risk.


• Track and report elementary Supplier performance vs objectives from all Schneider entities


• Keep up to date in the countries ERP 3 information: payment terms, Incoterm, currency.


• Keep up to date the list of local purchasers in contact with the Supplier.

Performance criteria and evaluation

• Achievement over time of strategic value proposal development defined at the start of the strategic relationship set-up (e.g. formal kick-off)


• Global results of Supplier improvement initiatives on Productivity, Quality, On-time delivery, Competitiveness, Technical or Process Innovation, Planet & Society responsibility, Responsiveness, B2B initiative, digitization,..


• Completion of Supplier global performance assessment (Purchasing, Quality, Supply Chain) and implementation of corrective actions


• Annual settings of global Supplier targets


• Quality of Supplier related information within Schneider Electric's information system (SSRM database).

KEY COMPETENCIES and BEHAVIOUR

• Bachelor's degree is required.


• The GSM role should have an experience of minimum 8 years in Supplier Relationship Management


• Category Management experience with electronics, silver, metals.


• Extended experience in industrial and/or technical backgrounds (plastics and metals) is expected.