Offer Procurement Lead - Data Center Systems

Schneider Electric; Kolding; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Work from home option (depending on角色)

International professional network

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive employee benefits

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an Offer Procurement Lead in Kolding, Denmark, to join the Data Center Systems Business Procurement team. You will co-own product cost and launch timelines, collaborate with Design Team and Strategic Suppliers, and help build an agile, resilient supply chain.

The role requires an engineering degree and 7+ years in technical procurement, with strong negotiation, project management, and cost-management skills. Danish language is an advantage, English required.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or category management within a technical/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with product cost management and cost optimization (Design to Cost, value analysis).
• Strong supplier sourcing, negotiation, and contract management with focus on cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity.
• Experience developing and implementing category or sourcing strategies and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Professional working proficiency in English; Danish language is an advantage but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage New Product Cost and Timeline
• Sustain in-market offers
• Drive Innovation through supplier collaboration
• Establish and maintain a resilient supply chain
• Drive compliance with Global Supply Chain guidelines
• Organize Productivity Workshops
• Deliver YoY productivity through Value Engineering and Alternative Qualification
• Facilitate Build for Proof of Concept, and Proto.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supply chain

Category management

Supplier collaboration

Cost management

Project management

Negotiation

Contract management

English proficiency

Independent work

Multitasking

Power Electronics knowledge

Education

Engineering degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Design to Cost

Job description

Are you looking to join a global market-leading company that is shaping the future of Energy Management and Automation?

Schneider Electric is at the forefront of driving innovative and sustainable technologies across homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries. We believe in the power of great people and are committed to driving innovation, diversity, and sustainability. Globally, we are more than 150,000 people across 100+ countries.

We are looking for an Offer Procurement Lead to join our Business Procurement team within Data Center Systems in Kolding, Denmark.

In this role, you will work closely with the Design Team and Strategic Suppliers to drive successful New Product Introductions. You will co‑own product cost and launch timelines, leveraging tools and methodologies such as Design to Cost and Project Management. You will also help build an agile and resilient supply chain by applying Global Supply Chain frameworks, including the Resiliency Matrix and Corporate Policy Compliance. The role also facilitate the Proof of concept build and Proto build locally in Denmark.

With exposure to advanced Power Electronics technology, you will drive innovation for new products while supporting and sustaining existing offers. As Procurement Category Leader for the Semiconductor category, you will play a key role in shaping procurement strategies and strengthening supplier collaboration.

What you'll be doing

• ManageNew Product Cost and Timeline
• Sustain in-market offers
• Drive Innovation through supplier collaboration
• Establish and maintain a resilient supply chain
• Drive compliance with Global Supply Chain guidelines
• Organize Productivity Workshops
• Deliver YoY productivity through Value Engineering and Alternative Qualification
• Facilitate Build for Proof of Concept, and Proto.

What will help you succeed

• Engineering degree preferably in Electronics or Electrical Engineering
• 7+ years’ experience with procurement strategic sourcing, supply chain, category management, or related function within a technical/manufacturing environment
• Curiosity to explore new technologies , especially Power Electronics for Large Data Center UPS systems ; and the ability to influence supplier and component selection during the incubation and product design stage
• Strong experience insupplier sourcing, selection, negotiation, and contract management, with a focus on cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity.
• Experience with product cost management and cost optimization, including methodologies such as Design to Cost, cost breakdowns, or value analysis.
• Good understanding of project management principles, with the ability to manage procurement activities against product development and launch timelines.
• Experience developing and implementing category or sourcing strategies and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Experience identifying and managing supply chain risks, including supplier availability, resilience, and compliance.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, make decisions in ambiguous situations, and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and geographies.
• Professional working proficiency in English. Danish language is an advantage, but but required.

What do we offer:

At Schneider Electric, we are committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every employee is empowered to thrive. As part of our team, you can expect:

• Great colleaguesand a modern working environment
• Competitive employee benefits
• Flexible working arrangements with the opportunity to work from home (depending on the role)
• Opportunities to widen your expertise and international professional network
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career growth

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits – it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: important insurances, paid leave, parental and care leave, flexible working options, subsidized lunch and internet, wellbeing activities, health checks and on-line health assistance.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, pension plan, bonus programs, opportunities to own company shares, discounts on company products, referral bonus and Fritvalgs (where applicable).

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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

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We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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