Indirect Procurement NAM Temporary Sourcing Manager - CAPEX

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Temporary Position for Indirect Procurement NAM Sourcing Manager - CAPEX Equipment and Facility Construction in Monterrey, Mexico.

Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 135,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

What do you get to do in this position?

We strive to find motivated individuals who are passionate about strategic sourcing and enjoy navigating a global organization. Schneider Electric’s Indirect Procurement team tackles fundamental business issues such as controlling costs, managing risk and improving service - every day. Indirect Procurement expenditures account for nearly one quarter of total company revenue.

We are currently seeking a Temporary Position for Capital Expenses, including Production/Facilities Equipment and Construction. This individual’s role will be focused on reviewing contracts and driving value, efficiency, and savings based on Schneider Electric’s digitization goals and business priorities. This role will be a part of the North America Regional sourcing team within the Indirect Procurement organization.

Desired location for this role is Monterrey, MX or Mexico City, MX and the role will report to the North America Region Indirect Procurement Director.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible to perform indirect procurement strategic sourcing productivity actions in support of NAM strategic priorities. Deliver minimum of 6% savings for assigned scope, which positively impact SE’s bottom line.
• Drive compliance to global category strategies and strategic vendors, with a focus on key NAM stakeholders to identify and implement productivity actions in line with regional business goals.
• Build close working relationship with NAM stakeholders and propose changes to optimize and reduce our spend.
• Develop competitive bidding packages, launch RFI/RFQ/RFP through SE tools, effectively negotiate with vendors for best in class pricing, and negotiate strong contracts (MSAs, SOWs etc) in collaboration with legal.
• Manage supplier performance, including but not limited to supplier business reviews, managing escalations, monitoring operational KPIs to meet SE objectives.
• Delivers high level of customer service with critical stakeholder groups within Global Supply Chain to ensure the program meets critical business needs.
• Proficient in purchasing tools (OTTO, PRISM, SSP-SRM) and associated processes.
• Support critical company initiatives including Improvement Payment terms, Sustainability, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, ISO26000, etc.

This job might be for you if you fit the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or Operations from an accredited college/university.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant procurement / strategic sourcing background with proven successes in developing and implementing sourcing strategies across various indirect procurement categories, particularly CAPEX Facility Construction and Equipment categories.
• Ability to build solid supplier and stakeholder relationships, and excellent relationship management.
• Strong project management, organization, teamwork and peer influence skills, with strong customer-focus.
• Excellent presentation, communication and negotiation skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Highly engaged, self-starter / motivated individual with drive for results, effective planning / prioritization, and multi-tasking.

We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners. We’re recognized around the world for welcoming people as they are. We create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company.

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