Strategic Plant Procurement Lead

Schneider Electric; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible work

Paid family leave

Holidays

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Oxford, Ohio is seeking a Plant Procurement Manager to oversee purchasing strategy deployment at the plant level. You will manage the relationships between the procurement organization and manufacturing operations to ensure objectives are met.

You will deploy cost-reduction initiatives, lead supplier negotiations, and maintain critical procurement data. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in procurement are required, with CPM/CPIM preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or other relevant field is required.
• +5 years of delivering great results in procurement.
• CPM or CPIM in procurement preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and desire to grow in career.
• Ability to influence cross-functionally to achieve goals.
• Strong knowledge of negotiation processes, project leadership, and manufacturing processes.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deploy the general Purchasing Strategy of cost reduction initiatives in the cluster.
• Lead cost reduction projects and supplier changes; negotiate terms.
• Maintain procurement databases with regular updates.
• Support supplier qualification and manage contracts with local suppliers.
• Support and/or lead activities related to the supply qualification system in the plant.
• Identify productivity actions with PSL to reach targets.
• Ensure negotiation coverage for the plant and results.
• Support PSL with management of technical and supplier change actions and escalation.
• Monitor material expenses and drive cost optimization.
• Participate in monthly reconciliation with PPM, financial controller, and PSL.
• Participate in plant QBR and rolling forecast.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Cross-functional influence

Negotiation

Project leadership

Manufacturing processes

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field

Job description

Schneider Electric in Oxford, Ohio is seeking a Plant Procurement Manager to oversee purchasing strategy deployment at the plant level. You will manage the relationships between the procurement organization and manufacturing operations to ensure objectives are met.

You will deploy cost-reduction initiatives, lead supplier negotiations, and maintain critical procurement data. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in procurement are required, with CPM/CPIM preferred.