Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
Master's Degree in Engineering or Business
5+ years of procurement/sourcing experience in a multinational environment
Strong exposure to electronics, including semiconductors and PCBAs
Experience in project procurement or new product introduction is a strong plus
Responsibilities
Own procurement for new product development projects
Shape product architecture and influence make-or-buy decisions
Act as a bridge between R&D and suppliers
Drive supplier and component selection
Lead sourcing execution from supplier onboarding to qualification processes
Negotiate and secure competitive agreements for key components
Deliver project performance metrics including cost, lead time, quality, and supply continuity
Benefits
High-visibility role influencing competitive market offerings
Collaborative culture with cross-functional exposure
Opportunities to grow expertise in sustainable and digital procurement
Autonomy to drive results with professional independence
Full Job Description
Your mission
You lead procurement for complex, international product development projects, ensuring that sourcing strategy is fully integrated into design and delivery.
You will:
Own procurement for new product development projects Manage sourcing activities across multi-site, multi-country projects involving critical electronic technologies.
Shape product architecture early Contribute to Make-or-Buy decisions and influence design choices to ensure competitiveness, scalability, and supply resilience.
Be the bridge between R&D and suppliers
Drive supplier and component selection
Promote standardization and reuse
Challenge technical and commercial choices
Ensure alignment between engineering requirements and market capabilities
Lead sourcing execution end-to-end
Identify and onboard new suppliers
Lead qualification processes (including audits)
Secure sourcing readiness in line with project milestones
Negotiate and secure competitive agreements Own cost, contracts, and commercial negotiations for key components and assemblies.
Deliver project performance Ensure procurement targets are met across:
Cost
Lead time / time-to-market
Quality and reliability
Supply continuity
Drive industrialization and ramp-up Ensure smooth transfer to manufacturing and secure production ramp-up, in close collaboration with global plants (North America & Asia).
Act as a procurement leader within the project team Influence cross-functional decisions, drive value engineering initiatives, and ensure procurement excellence throughout the product lifecycle.
Key competencies
Electronics-driven mindset Ability to understand and challenge technical discussions related to electronic design and components
Influence & leadership Able to engage R&D, suppliers, and stakeholders without direct authority
Strategic thinking with execution discipline From early design decisions to industrial ramp-up
Supplier ecosystem knowledge Understanding of global electronics markets and supply chains
Collaboration in international environments Experience working across regions, cultures, and functions
Change and impact driven Proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable in fast-moving environments
Fluent in English
What qualifications will make you successful?
Bachlors Degree in Engineering Business or related
Master's degree in Engineering or Business
5+ years of experience in procurement/sourcing in a multinational environment
Strong exposure to electronics
Semiconductors
PCBAs
Electronic components and supply chains
Experience in project procurement or new product introduction is a strong plus
What's in it for me?
High-visibility role where your decisions shape competitive market offerings
Collaborative culture with cross-functional exposure and leadership engagement
Opportunities to grow expertise in sustainable and digital procurement
Autonomy to drive results with flexibility and professional independence
Bring your procurement expertise to a team that values strategic impact-apply today!
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is a multinational corporation that specializes in energy management and automation solutions. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France. Schneider Electric offers a wide range of products and services including electrical distribution, automation and control, and energy management. The company operates in over 100 countries and has a strong presence in the industrial and commercial sectors. Schneider Electric is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact. The company has received numerous awards for its sustainability efforts and is recognized as a leader in the industry.
