Procurement Manager at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in El Paso, Texas

Job Description:

The Senior Procurement Manager for Steel/Sheet Metal Categories will lead a team of Associate Category Managers and support them in achieving group targets. The successful candidate will drive individual and collective performance and growth, negotiate, manage suppliers, and execute the category strategy.

What will you do?

• Ensures team and individual development, driving individual and collective performance and growth.
  
  
  • Drives Category Pole on negotiation, portfolio, supplier and project management.
  
  
  • Manage, support and develop team members via Competence Assessment, Development/Training plan, manage Staffing and Succession Plans and Team Wellbeing.
  
  
  
  


• The Category Pole Manager help to support relationships with the Operations.


• The Category Pole Manager manages & consolidates and constantly improves the Operation performance via Annual Procurement Operational Plan to achieve the objectives of the category strategy & sets up action plans in case of performance gap.
  
  
  • Drives the execution of the strategy.
  
  
  • Consolidates the performance (Quality, Productivity, Supply Chain, Sustainability, etc.), drives the required actions & carries out constant follow-up.
  
  
  • Insures iSAVE data quality and consistency with Analysis Of Change.
  
  
  • Initiates recovery plan in case of discrepancy.
  
  
  • Prepares and participates in the Quarterly Business Reviews.
  
  
  
  


• Secure and validates take over from for New Product Projects.


• The Category Pole Manager escalates on the critical topics of the department or on the main risks detected by the Category Buyers to the Category Purchasing Director or any other stake holder needed.
  
  
  • Major supplier risks
  
  
  • Strengthen Supplier Business Review process to have a higher focus on key suppliers.
  
  
  
  


• Category Pole Manager provide inputs and executes Category Strategy:
  • Negotiation road-map, Business Review, Contracts road-maps execution.
  
  


• Category Pole Manager (in collaboration with Procurement community and Support functions) ensures the success of transversal transformation projects i.e., The Zero Carbon Projects, Europe New Economy Countries Sourcing, Quality Programs, Business Continuity Plans & "Power of Two", Change of Suppliers and Quality Value Engineering "big fish" projects.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering is required.


• Master's degree or additional Procurement or Supply Chain Certifications are a plus.


• +8 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain.


• +4 years of experience working with Steel / Sheet Metal categories/industries.


• Experience with Procurement negotiations and project management.


• Experience leading multicultural and remote teams.


• Spoken and written fluent communication in English.


• Knowledge of legal contracts and risk management.

Skills: Leadership, Proactive, Self-driven, Results-oriented, Negotiation, Strategic thinking, Cross-cultural awareness, Remote management, Communication, Problem-solving, Analytical skills.

Who will you report to? Procurement Category Director

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

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.

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

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.The Senior Procurement Manager for Steel/Sheet Metal Categories will lead a team of Associate Category Managers and support them in achieving group targets. The successful candidate will drive individual and collective performance and growth, negotiate, manage suppliers, and execute the category strategy.

What will you do?

• Ensures team and individual development, driving individual and collective performance and growth.
  
  
  • Drives Category Pole on negotiation, portfolio, supplier and project management.
  
  
  • Manage, support and develop team members via Competence Assessment, Development/Training plan, manage Staffing and Succession Plans and Team Wellbeing.
  
  
  
  


• The Category Pole Manager help to support relationships with the Operations.


• The Category Pole Manager manages & consolidates and constantly improves the Operation performance via Annual Procurement Operational Plan to achieve the objectives of the category strategy & sets up action plans in case of performance gap.
  
  
  • Drives the execution of the strategy.
  
  
  • Consolidates the performance (Quality, Productivity, Supply Chain, Sustainability, etc.), drives the required actions & carries out constant follow-up.
  
  
  • Insures iSAVE data quality and consistency with Analysis Of Change.
  
  
  • Initiates recovery plan in case of discrepancy.
  
  
  • Prepares and participates in the Quarterly Business Reviews.
  
  
  
  


• Secure and validates take over from for New Product Projects.


• The Category Pole Manager escalates on the critical topics of the department or on the main risks detected by the Category Buyers to the Category Purchasing Director or any other stake holder needed.
  
  
  • Major supplier risks
  
  
  • Strengthen Supplier Business Review process to have a higher focus on key suppliers.
  
  
  
  


• Category Pole Manager provide inputs and executes Category Strategy:
  • Negotiation road-map, Business Review, Contracts road-maps execution.
  
  


• Category Pole Manager (in collaboration with Procurement community and Support functions) ensures the success of transversal transformation projects i.e., The Zero Carbon Projects, Europe New Economy Countries Sourcing, Quality Programs, Business Continuity Plans & "Power of Two", Change of Suppliers and Quality Value Engineering "big fish" projects.

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