Schneider Electric

Regional Category Manager

Schneider Electric • $168K — $253K *
Nashville, TN 37211In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in procurement management or related field
  • Expert in procurement negotiations and supplier management
  • Skilled in strategic and sustainable procurement practices
  • Advanced risk and stakeholder management abilities
  • Strong analytical and financial literacy skills
  • Creative and strategic thinker with a growth mindset
  • Proven ability to influence without direct authority

Responsibilities

  • Develop category strategies that enhance sourcing and deliver cost savings
  • Lead high-stakes negotiations with suppliers for long-term contracts
  • Analyze market trends to identify supplier opportunities
  • Provide guidance on procurement practices across multiple business areas
  • Foster high-performing relationships with strategic suppliers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • 401(k) plan with company match and stock ownership options
  • Paid time off and holidays, plus family leave support
  • Community support initiatives and volunteer leave programs
Full Job Description
Regional Category Manager

Missions:

Strategy:
  • Perform Needs Analysis for different Schneider Businesses and Segments relevant for the Category.
  • Perform Market Analysis / Intelligence for the region in scope (North America) identifying market trends affecting pricing, supply, geopolitical and other risks and other strategic subjects.
  • Lead Alignment on Category Strategy engaging all key stakeholders: Business Unit, Industrial Cluster, Offer Creation Process (OCP) Procurement, Quality, Supply Chain organizations, etc.
  • Design Short-Mid-Long term Category Strategy for the region to meet business needs and achieve objectives on continuous improvement (Quality, Cost/Productivity, Cash, Service/Supply Chain, Innovation, Sustainability).
  • Contribute to the development and deployment of the Global Cost Models, Supplier Scoring Models, Price Indexes etc.
  • Create, deploy and manage the evolution of the Supplier Orientation Chart (SOC) outlining supplier categorization for the full scope of the category and guiding in consequence, growth, keep or disengagement of each supplier.
  • Leverage other Regions for Global Coordination and Best Practices Sharing (i.e. Center of Excellence -COE- participation / leading).


Execution:
  • Create the Yearly Negotiation Roadmap in alignment with Category Pole
  • Support Category Pole team in their negotiations based on market expertise (preparation of arguments, procurement tools utilization, etc.). Participates in key strategic negotiations and is a point of negotiation escalation on critical suppliers.
  • Create the Business Reviews roadmap in alignment with Category Pole. Provide general key messages on expectations and participates as considered relevant
  • Take part in OCP steerco/interlocks to share updated SOC and validate Supplier Business Allocation for new projects.
  • Define the Contractual Strategy of the category (Master Service Agreement, Capacity Agreement, Lending for Use Agreements, etc.) in alignment with Category Pole and support with strategic suppliers
  • Validates Change of Supplier (CoS) and Dual Sourcing projects in the category.


Performance monitoring:
  • Track Category Performance in his geographic zone (Quality, Service/Supply Chain, Productivity, Innovation, ...) and the execution of key initiatives (increase of Master Service Agreement coverage, risk management actions, etc.).
  • Drive compliance to Procurement Excellence System (PES) processes.


Additional requirements
  • Communicates and share Category Strategy and other critical information (i.e. business needs evolution, market evolution, technical developments in the category, external best practices) with Associate Category Managers.
  • Animate the network of Associate Category Managers (i.e. Core Team Meetings) for the category in the geographic zone.
  • Supports the yearly objective setting and performance assessment of the Associate Category Managers for the category in the geographic zone.


Key Performance Indicators:
  • Performance (Cost/productivity, Delivery/Supply Chain, Quality, Innovation, Sustainability)
  • New economies/Mature economies Sourcing ratio
  • Implemented new suppliers (including those in new economies) for NAM Region
  • Sustainability (including The Suppliers Zero Carbon Project, Green Materials, Corporate Social Responsibility, etc.)
  • Contract coverage over the scope (% of Master Service Agreement)
  • Spend consolidation with strategic suppliers
  • Supplier at risk reduction ratio/year
  • Supplier Development


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree (Engineering or equivalent), MBA or similar is a plus
  • Senior purchasing individual with a strong technical background, with prior experience in industrial companies working in the Procurement of Fabricated Components or Raw Materials
  • Ability to interact and influence internal and external stakeholders at top management level
  • Strong negotiation skills in complex and dynamic environment
  • Ability to work in multicultural and cross functional mode, strong operational and strategical skills, ability to deliver on time, work in project mode, meet deadlines, push decisions.
  • Regular travel according to business needs

What's in it for me?
  • Lead high-visibility initiatives with direct impact on global procurement outcomes
  • Shape category strategy and drive sustainable value across the organization
  • Work in a collaborative, innovative culture that invests in your professional growth
  • Flexible work environment designed to support your success and well-being

Bring your procurement expertise to a team that's ready to achieve great things together - apply now!

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.
Learn more about Schneider Electric
Size
166,025 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1836
NASDAQ
SBGSY
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