Category Buyer

Schneider Electric

JOB DESCRIPTON

    • Interface with category manager to collect ETO specifications, specify the qualification criteria and contribute to the segmentation of the strategy

    • Contribute and implement the strategy (SOC) in the cluster perimeter

    •  Negotiate global frame-agreement with « cluster » suppliers

    •  Initiate and drive breakthrough (make or buy, rebalancing, SBO, innovation…) on the category he/she is managing and follow the advancement

    • Develop supplier competitiveness and assess the quality level. React in front of deviations

    •  Organize lesson learnt per category (multi-supplier approach). Return of Experience on key projects or on ETO dimension

    • Raise and address “cluster” supplier quality of service and business continuity

    • Secure Supplier competitiveness on the commodity perimeter and the performance on negotiation lever

QUALIFICATIONS

    •  Minimum 1- 3 years  professional experience in Purchasing & Procurement

    •  Strong customer orientation (reactivity and adaptability)

    •  Team playe

    •  Negotiation skills

    •  Strong leadership skills

    •  Purchasing skills (Cost, Supplier Management, Cost analysis, Market analysis, Tools...)

    • Legal aspects, financial aspects, risk analysis, contracts setting

    • Business knowledge and trade-off (Service ss cost, Total Cost of Ownership)

    • Fluency in English

    • Ability to navigate in complex environment

    • Quality and supply chain knowledge