Category Manager

Schneider Electric; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Monterrey, Mexico, is seeking a Category Buyer to lead strategic sourcing, manage supplier relationships, and drive productivity improvements across global supply chains.

You will own supplier negotiations, develop category strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cost optimization, quality, and delivery performance. This role demands 6+ years in procurement-related fields and strong English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, or related roles.
• Experience managing supplier negotiations and commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and procurement processes.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier negotiations and RFQ processes aligned with category strategies.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and manage supplier performance.
• Develop sourcing strategies that improve competitiveness and business continuity.
• Conduct supplier business reviews and support long-term supplier development initiatives.
• Execute sourcing activities, including eReverse Auctions and supplier awards.
• Support quotation management, benchmarking, sample qualification, and specification reviews.
• Maintain pricing accuracy and procurement data within ERP systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project execution and operational excellence.
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement

Category Management

Supplier negotiations

Advanced English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement tools

Job description

Category Buyer

Location: Mexico
Business Unit: Global Supply Chain

Shape the future of our supply chain

Are you passionate about strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and driving business results through procurement excellence? We are looking for a Category Buyer who will play a critical role in developing supplier partnerships, delivering productivity improvements, mitigating supply chain risks, and supporting business growth.

In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers, owning supplier relationships while executing category strategies that drive cost optimization, quality, delivery performance, and sustainability objectives.

What will you do?

As a Category Buyer, you will:

Drive Category Strategy & Supplier Relationships

• Lead supplier negotiations and RFQ processes aligned with category strategies.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and manage supplier performance.
• Develop sourcing strategies that improve competitiveness and business continuity.
• Conduct supplier business reviews and support long-term supplier development initiatives.

Deliver Cost Savings & Productivity Improvements

• Identify and implement productivity projects through sourcing initiatives, supplier changes, and value engineering opportunities.
• Manage productivity pipelines and savings forecasts.
• Analyze cost drivers and support should-cost initiatives.
• Track financial impact and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Manage Procurement Operations

• Execute sourcing activities, including eReverse Auctions and supplier awards.
• Support quotation management, benchmarking, sample qualification, and specification reviews.
• Maintain pricing accuracy and procurement data within ERP systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project execution and operational excellence.

Ensure Business Continuity & Risk Management

• Partner with suppliers to improve quality, delivery, and capacity performance.
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Support supplier crisis management and escalation processes.
• Develop action plans for critical and high-risk suppliers.

Support Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, standards, and controls.
• Maintain supplier records and procurement databases.
• Support contract negotiations, including commercial agreements and supplier frameworks.

What will make you successful?

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, or related roles.
• Experience managing supplier negotiations and commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and procurement processes.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Preferred Experience

• Experience sourcing technical or industrial categories, preferably within mechanical, manufacturing, or engineering-related commodities.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and procurement tools.
• Experience working in a global or multinational environment.

Key Competencies

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Analytical and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Results-oriented approach with a strong focus on cost optimization.
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement mentality.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to directly influence supplier strategy, cost competitiveness, and supply chain performance while working with global stakeholders and leading meaningful procurement initiatives that create measurable business impact.

If you are looking for a role where you can combine strategic thinking, supplier engagement, and operational execution, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for me:

• Lead high-visibility initiatives that directly impact cost performance and business outcomes
• Shape global sourcing strategies and contribute to sustainable procurement practices
• Work with a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth
• Enjoy autonomy to drive meaningful change and deliver measurable results

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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

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IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

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.

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