Strategic Commodity Buyer (Onsite, NY)

Schneider Electric Corp; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Paid family leaves

Well-being programs

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Commodity Buyer to deploy and develop the commodity strategy for assigned materials. You will manage supplier relationships, pilot supplier panels, and ensure supplier performance during sourcing and production.

You will negotiate strategic agreements, assess performance, and drive cost reduction while maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration with operations, engineering, and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or engineering.
• 5+ years of progressive build to print/subcontracts/procurement experience or total of 10 years of relevant experience.
• CPIM certification is preferred.
• Preferred experience in an electrical commodity.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, and administration of subcontract purchase orders from new part production to production environment.
• Ensure timely procurement and on-time delivery for assigned commodities with annual spend of about $8 million.
• Lead activities that support production needs impacted by vendor performance with minimal inventory impact.
• Negotiate strategic agreements with vendors for stocking and pricing agreements.
• Assess vendor performance and drive vendor improvements to reduce production risk and uphold Schneider’s terms.
• Engage in Rep and Certification activities for new business.
• Identify strategies to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and manage risk through negotiations.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

ERP experience

Vendor management

Negotiation

MS Excel

Communication

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or engineering

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking a Commodity Buyer to deploy and develop the commodity strategy for assigned materials. You will manage supplier relationships, pilot supplier panels, and ensure supplier performance during sourcing and production.

You will negotiate strategic agreements, assess performance, and drive cost reduction while maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration with operations, engineering, and quality.