Strategic Sourcing Lead: Global Supply & Supplier Partnerships

Schneider Electric Corp; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Retirement plan with 401(k) matching

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Schneider Electric seeks a Strategic Sourcing Lead to manage supply chain and logistics operations supporting cooling technologies for HPC and data centers. The role drives cost improvements, supplier relationships, and strategic sourcing plans with cross-functional teams in Cheektowaga, NY and on-site operations.

You will guide negotiations, lead cross-functional initiatives, and partner with engineering and NPI to optimize component costs and lead times.

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or Economics from an accredited institution; MBA preferred, but related experience will be evaluated.
• 7+ years’ experience negotiating and managing OEM and Supplier agreements in a manufacturing environment, required

Responsibilities

• Establish long-term strategies for cost improvement among Strategic Sourcing categories with stakeholders.
• Measure and report on yearly savings & avoidance targets with internal finance partners.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships at executive level and create a supplier relationship program.
• Negotiate master purchase agreements and conduct periodic Business Partner reviews.
• Support Responsible Sourcing initiatives and ensure suppliers meet compliance requirements.
• Define and report on key metrics for supply, logistics and cost savings.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Education

B.S. or B.A. in Engineering or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Dynamics

SAP

Acumatica

Job description

Schneider Electric seeks a Strategic Sourcing Lead to manage supply chain and logistics operations supporting cooling technologies for HPC and data centers. The role drives cost improvements, supplier relationships, and strategic sourcing plans with cross-functional teams in Cheektowaga, NY and on-site operations.

You will guide negotiations, lead cross-functional initiatives, and partner with engineering and NPI to optimize component costs and lead times.