Category Program Manager at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description:

What will you do?

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Category Program Manager in our Nashville, TN location.

Become a Procurement Leader and join us in the journey to become a World Class Procurement Organization!

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.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtExntUe89c
Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.

• Responsible to develop, sell, and execute a matrix to support the category team around negotiations and other relevant topics


• Contribute to the continued development of the Top-rated Category Team in North America. You will get to understand what trainings and/or actions will be needed to develop the skill set of the team to continue their journey of top procurement professionals


• Work on creating synergy between several categories following Category Strategy, Supplier Relationship management (SRM), Master Service Agreement governance, dual source governance, among others and overall supporting the category team on key business plans


• Track Goals-governance, Process improvements, digitization, and negotiation governance to ensure success and focus for the category team


• Support and / or lead all the activities needed to ensure both category teams are tracking, communicating, and executing to the same standards

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or related field


• 6+ years of proven experience supporting Category Procurement (preferred) or equivalent (Planning, Operations, Manufacturing, etc.)
  3+ years of experience in Project Management


• Excel and power point skills- data crunching and ability to communicate complex data in an easy-to-understand format


• Supplier Chain knowledge (Supplier Management, Cost analysis, Market analysis, Inventory Management, etc.)


• Understanding of Engineering, Manufacturing, & Quality Processes


• Proven record of driving change / change management


• Database Management & SAP experience a plus


• Bilingual in English/Spanish - business proficient (written and oral) a plus


• Strong communcation and influencing skills

At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.

We believe in e mpowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.

We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.

Discover your M eaningful, Inclusive and Empowered career at Schneider Electric.

€34.2bn global revenue
+12% organic growth
135 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

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

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.

We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate and we 'embrace different' as one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy 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. What will you do?

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Category Program Manager in our Nashville, TN location.

Become a Procurement Leader and join us in the journey to become a World Class Procurement Organization!

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.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtExntUe89c
Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.

• Responsible to develop, sell, and execute a matrix to support the category team around negotiations and other relevant topics


• Contribute to the continued development of the Top-rated Category Team in North America. You will get to understand what trainings and/or actions will be needed to develop the skill set of the team to continue their journey of top procurement professionals


• Work on creating synergy between several categories following Category Strategy, Supplier Relationship management (SRM), Master Service Agreement governance, dual source governance, among others and overall supporting the category team on key business plans


• Track Goals-governance, Process improvements, digitization, and negotiation governance to ensure success and focus for the category team


• Support and / or lead all the activities needed to ensure both category teams are tracking, communicating, and executing to the same standards