Material Productivity Leader (1 year contract)

Schneider Electric Gruppe; Apodaca; Presencial; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Material Productivity Leader for a one-year contract in Apodaca, Nuevo León. The role involves strategic oversight of cost reduction projects and collaboration with suppliers to enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management skills and a background in procurement and manufacturing. The position requires bilingual proficiency and readiness to travel internationally.

Formación

• Bilingual in English/Spanish – business proficient.
• 5+ years experience in Project Management and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience in Contract Manufacturing and Procurement.

Responsabilidades

• Lead cost reduction initiatives and manage project portfolios at manufacturing sites.
• Establish relations with stakeholders and ensure productive project execution.
• Support commodity management strategy for supplier negotiations.

Conocimientos

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Problem Analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

PMP Certification

Master's in Business Administration

Herramientas

Excel

Powerpoint

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Job Description - Material Productivity Leader (1 year contract) (009GK4)

Material Productivity Leader (1 year contract) - 009GK4

The Material Productivity Leader provide s strategic direction and oversees the develop ment , lead, and execution of all the initiatives for the direct material cost-out activities for a Cluster of Manufacturing Sites . R esponsible to support the operational relations with suppliers based on the strategy defined by the commodity management and Procurement departments including activities like the execution of cost-out projects for the plant, support RFQ processes including its creation and follow up, as well as take part in the negotiation process regarding price definition, quantity of products, quality, and logistic level. Track and report key elements/data on supplier performance.

The Material Productivity Leader is a procurement leader responsible of:

Lead a project portfolio of cost reduction initiatives for the direct material in the assigned sites .

End to end portfolio management includes, but not limited to:

O pportunity (idea) portfolio creation and management

Accountability of p roject execution and implementation for the assigned plant portfolio . Responsibilities:

Consistent communication with l eaders executing projects impacting the assigned plant .

S upply chain implementation/deployment.

S upplier (s) readiness .

Plant(s) readiness.

Inventory management (ramp up/ramp down).

Mass production.

Internal communication and documentation across stakeholders.

Develop, sell, lead, and execute cost reduction projects in a cross-functional environment aligned to the North America region strategy. Initiatives include change of supplier, quality & value engineering changes, supply base optimization and supply risk mitigation among others.

Lead , build and support a solid pipeline of projects through new ideas that secure productivity year over year.

Coach, disrupt and lead the organization in the project management/agile best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the correct deployment of the general Purchasing Strategy of cost reduction initiatives in the cluster.

Propose cost reduction projects/ ideas (QVE, Rebalancing, etc.) within his/her perimeter in consistency with the Purchasing strategy goals.

Support the commodity management strategy for supplier consultation & selection including negotiate and manage contracts with local/specific suppliers (price, lead times, pay terms, inventory level, etc.)

Support and / or lead all the activities related the supply qualification system in plant according with the responsibility matrix defined.

Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Establish relations with key stakeholders and lead executive presentations with senior leadership. Communication of results and accountable for plant productivity financials .

Drive and ensure project timelines, deliverables, budget, quality, critical activities and other important KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are within expectations and forecast .

Lead productivity workshops to increase pipeline of new ideas and business cases for future projects opening

Development of solid business cases to mature productivity ideas and convert them into projects.

Perform risk management to identify and minimize issues in program/ project execution, leading discussions and tracking of action plans with proper individuals.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Bilingual in English/Spanish – business proficient (written and oral)

+5 years proven experience working in Project Management and development of Material cost reduction opportunities pipeline

Previous experience working in Contract Manufacturing (Virtual Factory) Environment

Previous experience in Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing or Supply Chain areas.

Proactive, dynamic, self-driven, results oriented, passioned to achieve results via Influence and great communications skills

Seeks solutions beyond his/her own frame of reference

Availability to travel Internationally (Valid Passport and USA Visa)

PMP training or knowledge

Strong Project Management knowledge

Internal Cost and Budget Management knowledge

Oral and written communication.

Proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint

Database Management skills is a plus

Experience with SAP enviroment is a plus.

Soft Skills:

Good resilience levels into high pressure work environments

Strong interpersonal and leadership .

Judgment and Decision Making

Ability to communicate, organize and work under a cross-functional Team environment.

Capacity for problems analysis and synthesis.

Planning and Strategic Thinking

Intercultural skills, team spirit, result oriented.

Desired Skills:

Experience working in electric or electronics manufacturing industry.

Interpretation of engineering specs, drawings, BOM (Bill of Material), cost modeling, inventory volumes

PMP Certification

Master’s in business administration

Experience implementing and leading Agile (Scrum Master methodology )

Experience handling ambiguity and multiple conflicts to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced work environment

Soft skills: Great working under pressure, strong communication skills, strategic thinking, results oriented.