Schneider Electric

Plant Procurement Manager

Schneider Electric$117K — $176K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years in procurement/sourcing, including 2-3 years in a managerial role.
  • Extensive expertise in negotiations and category strategies.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills.
  • Sound business understanding and decision-making capabilities.
  • Proficient in MS Office with strong organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive implementation of procurement strategy at the plant.
  • Serve as the main procurement contact for the Plant Manager on operational issues.
  • Support strategic supplier negotiations and define local specifications.
  • Ensure execution of plant productivity roadmap across all dimensions.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams for procurement transformation initiatives.
  • Manage operational supplier issues to ensure consistent supply.
  • Support operational issue resolution and maintain business continuity.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance, along with basic life insurance.
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid family leave.
  • 12 holidays and 15 days of paid time off annually.
  • Competitive pay with incentives and a 401(k) match.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Encouragement of teamwork and inclusivity in the workplace.
  • Community support through volunteer programs and educational initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description: Procurement Manager/PPM

Mission/Purpose

Act as the procurement SPOC for the plant, ensuring business continuity, productivity actions, and strong alignment with plant needs.

Drive supplier performance and governance across productivity and supplier management, while managing stakeholder relationships between GSC operations and LoB.

Key Responsibilities

1) Plant Procurement Leadership & Execution
  • Drive and govern the full implementation of the procurement strategy across the site.
  • Serve as the primary procurement reference for the Plant Manager to support operational procurement issues.
  • Support key strategic negotiations for plant-related suppliers and contribute to defining local specifications for category buyers.


2) Productivity & Transformation Management
  • Drives end-to-end execution of the plant's productivity roadmap, ensuring strong results across all levers.
  • Coordinate cross functional teams to support implementation of procurement transformation levers

3) Supplier Leadership & Performance
  • Manage operational supplier issues and ensure continuity of supply.
  • Ensure supplier performance (S-OTD, S-DPM)

4) Operational Continuity & Risk Management
  • Support resolution of urgent operational issues and maintain business continuity.
  • Ensure plant's PES and KICs compliance and support internal and external audits.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Plant productivity delivery (NEGO, COS, QVE, SBO, SOC influence).
  • Supplier performance across all metrics (S-OTD, S-DPM).
  • Business continuity and shortage resolution effectiveness (BOV - Back Order Value)
  • Execution of procurement transformation levers at plant level.
  • Compliance (cross-audits) with procurement processes.


Skills & Competencies
  • Ability to navigate complex environments and build strong internal networks.
  • Influencing, convincing, and driving positive change management.
  • Capability to manage multiple priorities and operational topics.
  • End-to-end accountability and leadership across procurement governance.
  • Ability to adapt communication to and influence diverse stakeholders (written and verbal).
  • Strong procurement skills: negotiation, supplier relationships, supplier base development, quality, lead time management.

Profile / Experience
  • Strong decision-making capability.
  • Team player oriented.
  • Customer centric and cost obsessed mindset.
  • Strategic thinking and analytical skills.
  • Cross cultural awareness and adaptability


Performance & Evaluation Framework
  • Delivery of plant productivity targets and transformation impact.
  • Strong Supplier performance across metrics.
  • Resolution of operational issues and continuity of supply.
  • Effectiveness of stakeholder engagement and cross functional collaboration.
  • Sustainability and accuracy of purchasing processes and SRM deployment.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field is required.
  • Minimum of 7 years of direct experience in procurement/ sourcing (direct material) with minimum 2-3 years in a managerial position.
  • Extensive experience in negotiations and category strategies is required.
  • Influential skills and good communication skills are required.
  • Business Understanding.
  • Highly Proficient in MS Office.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and writing skills.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 117,600 - USD 176,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you'll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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.
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