Electronics Procurement Lead for NPI and Global Sourcing

Schneider Electric; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in the United States is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to own sourcing for complex, international product development projects. You will shape early product architecture, influence Make-or-Buy decisions, and bridge between R&D and suppliers to ensure cost, lead time, quality, and supply continuity targets are met.

The role requires leading end-to-end sourcing, onboarding new suppliers, and driving strategic supplier qualifications in collaboration with global plants

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business.
• 5+ years of procurement/sourcing in multinational environment.
• Strong exposure to electronics, semiconductors, PCBA, and electronics components.
• Experience in project procurement or new product introduction is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Own procurement for new product development projects across multi-site, multi-country programs.
• Shape product architecture early and influence Make-or-Buy decisions.
• Bridge between R&D and suppliers.
• Lead sourcing execution end-to-end and onboard new suppliers.
• Lead qualification processes (including audits) and ensure readiness against milestones.
• Negotiate and secure competitive agreements for key components.
• Deliver project performance in cost, lead time, quality, and supply continuity.
• Drive industrialization and ramp-up with global plants.
• Act as a procurement leader within the project team.

Skills

Electronics-driven mindset

Influence & leadership

Strategic thinking

Supplier ecosystem knowledge

Global collaboration

Change and impact

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelors in Engineering/Business

Masters in Engineering/Business

Tools

Semiconductors

PCBAs

Electronic components

Job description

Schneider Electric in the United States is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to own sourcing for complex, international product development projects. You will shape early product architecture, influence Make-or-Buy decisions, and bridge between R&D and suppliers to ensure cost, lead time, quality, and supply continuity targets are met.

The role requires leading end-to-end sourcing, onboarding new suppliers, and driving strategic supplier qualifications in collaboration with global plants