Associate Category Manager - PCBA at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in FRANKLIN, Tennessee

Job Description:

What will you do?

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for an Electronics Associate Category Manager - EMS/CM in our Franklin, TN location.

What do you get to do in this position?

EMS/ CM commodity group belongs to Global Supply Chain EE market, covering PCBA and Fabricated Finished Good SKUs for SE. The global spend is nearly 1B Euro for this commodity.

The job involves:

• Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain.


• Acting as liaison between Regional Procurement and Global Procurement


• Supplier Relationship management with EMS/CM partners


• He/she acts as the key interface between =S= and the Supplier facilitating bi-directional communication on major topics that are either recurrent or spanning multiple entities.


• A full-time position in light of the complexity of the interaction between SE and specific suppliers.

Responsibilities:

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

• Drive regionalization activities, requiring strong collaboration between engineering, procurement, supply chain, and finance.


• Procurement lead, required to work closely with other functions to ensure timely deployment of projects in adherence with schedule


• Work closely with our category management team to reduce cost and ensure we're launching product as best cost with preferred AVL


• Supplier Leader for focal point to communicate Supplier strategy internally


• Lead productivity ideas for the region, both engineering changes and change of suppliers for EMS and CM


• 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


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

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Strong understanding of PCBA Manufacturing and or Contract Manufacturing


• EMS/CM relationship management


• Supplier Relationship Management


• Project Management Experience


• Strong Team Player and willingness to challenge status quo


• Strong Organizational and communication skills


• Negotiation and influencing skills


• Highly Motivated

This job might be for you if you fit the following requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Electronics, Supply Chain Management preferred.


• 3+ years procurement experience


• Negotiation skills in a complex and moving environment


• Ability to work in multicultural and cross functional mode, strong operational and strategical Skills, ability to deliver on time, work in project mode, meet deadlines, push decision


• Ability to influence and convince internal and external stakeholders, aligning to EMS/CM Strategy


• Track record of delivering results and driving tactical and strategic strategy


• Being able to drive projects to completion in a timely manner


• Team player who is an active listener, proactive, driven, accountable, and willing to challenge the status quo

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.

Why us?

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
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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.

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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 an Electronics Associate Category Manager - EMS/CM in our Franklin, TN location.

What do you get to do in this position?

EMS/ CM commodity group belongs to Global Supply Chain EE market, covering PCBA and Fabricated Finished Good SKUs for SE. The global spend is nearly 1B Euro for this commodity.

The job involves:

• Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain.


• Acting as liaison between Regional Procurement and Global Procurement


• Supplier Relationship management with EMS/CM partners


• He/she acts as the key interface between =S= and the Supplier facilitating bi-directional communication on major topics that are either recurrent or spanning multiple entities.


• A full-time position in light of the complexity of the interaction between SE and specific suppliers.

Responsibilities:

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

• Drive regionalization activities, requiring strong collaboration between engineering, procurement, supply chain, and finance.


• Procurement lead, required to work closely with other functions to ensure timely deployment of projects in adherence with schedule


• Work closely with our category management team to reduce cost and ensure we're launching product as best cost with preferred AVL


• Supplier Leader for focal point to communicate Supplier strategy internally


• Lead productivity ideas for the region, both engineering changes and change of suppliers for EMS and CM


• 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


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

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