Senior Specialist, Procurement Project Management

Schneider Electric; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Lead QVE & Value Engineering Engineer in Monterrey to bridge engineering and procurement, driving cost reductions while maintaining product performance. You will influence design choices, manage supplier relationships, and lead cross-functional projects across engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing.

The role requires deep technical and commercial acumen with extensive English proficiency to operate in a global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline as listed.
• 5+ years in Engineering, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or related functions.
• Proven cost-reduction or productivity initiative experience.
• Strong knowledge of BOMs, product design, and PLM concepts.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers on technical and commercial topics.
• Ability to balance cost, quality, manufacturability and supply constraints.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects with multiple teams.
• Excellent project and stakeholder management and communication.
• Advanced English proficiency in a global environment.

Responsibilities

• Influence engineering, sourcing, manufacturing and suppliers to reduce cost and improve profitability.
• Lead cost-out and productivity initiatives, including redesigns and supplier optimization.
• Drive Design-to-Cost and VA/VE efforts to improve product competitiveness.
• Manage cross-functional projects spanning Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Cost reduction leadership

Supplier negotiation

Value Engineering

Project management

Stakeholder management

Advanced English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Job description

Lead QVE & Value Engineering Engineer

This role is ideal for candidates who have built their careers at the intersection of Engineering and Procurement, combining technical product knowledge with commercial decision-making to drive product competitiveness and profitability.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a highly technical professional with a unique combination of engineering expertise and procurement acumen. The ideal candidate understands both the technical and commercial drivers of product cost and can effectively influence engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and supplier decisions to deliver measurable business impact.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development, Value Engineering, Product Cost Management, or related functions.
• Demonstrated experience leading cost reduction or productivity initiatives involving product redesign, supplier optimization, material substitution, or manufacturing improvements.
• Strong understanding of product design, manufacturing processes, bill of materials (BOMs), and product lifecycle management.
• Experience working directly with suppliers on both technical and commercial topics.
• Ability to evaluate technical trade-offs while considering cost, quality, manufacturability, and supply chain constraints.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects involving Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Advanced English proficiency in a global environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electrical, electronics, industrial automation, energy management, or manufacturing industries.
• english advanced
• Experience with Design-to-Cost, Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE), Product Productivity, or Cost-Out programs.
• Knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
• Familiarity with supplier negotiations, costing methodologies, and should-cost analysis.
• Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or equivalent certifications are considered a plus.

What's in it for me?

• Lead high-impact projects with visibility across the organization
• Shape the future of procurement through digital innovation and strategic execution
• Work in a collaborative culture that values your expertise and professional growth
• Enjoy autonomy and flexibility to drive meaningful results in a dynamic environment

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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

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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.

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+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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