Solution & SO Supply Chain Senior Expert

Job Description - Solution & SO Supply Chain Senior Expert (009ABJ)

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When you work for Schneider Electric you work for a company that is passionate about its people. Our people vision says, Great people make Schneider Electric a great company. We are proud to promote purpose, diversity, inclusion, learning and work-life integration – we’re a great place to work and we are continually striving to be the best place to work!

Your Mission

Reporting to KSA / Gulf Solution Supply Chain Leader in the Global Customer Projects Division & Service Operation as a Solution Purchaser Senior Expert for projects, you will be responsible for managing the entire purchasing process OG (Outside Group) from supplier sourcing up to purchase order execution. Within Customer Project Execution center, support Tender and Execution operational teams in supply management on a portfolio of critical multi-business projects. Act as project team member, measuring Return on Investment (RoI) project wise.

You will be located in Saudi Arabia supporting SE Global Customer Projects and Service Operation Business, which is present in nearly all countries where Schneider Electric operates in the region. Our aim is to be the first in-class solutions provider covering all Geographies. You’ll have a chance to work on a wide range of projects that have a meaningful purpose towards sustainability & efficiency. You’ll get to be part of a highly diversified team from all over the globe, where we share knowledge, experience & best practices.

Your Role – Magic happens when you bring great people together!

• Issue requests for proposal (RFP/RFQ) to suppliers and conduct negotiations with suppliers to ensure the best ratio of quality/time/cost.
• Improve supplier performance during the whole cycle of life, including management of continuous quality improvement and delivery performance.
• Evaluate breakdown of costs of purchases using all tools and methods for cost evaluation.
• Write a contract with a supplier ensuring specification’s respect and an adequate level of risk.
• Secure a professional negotiation with the short-listed vendors/sub-contractors, including securing back-to-back conditions with the head contract.
• Responsible for the supplier award and the criteria for selection.
• Ensure that the vendors awarded have been through the correct qualification process.
• Be a true partner to the project team in execution and act on escalations concerning subcontractors, unsettled claims, and variation orders.
• Deploy levers in the supply chain and procurement process to enhance overall competitiveness.
• Define the specific purchasing strategy for the project, focusing on high stake/high risk commodities, continuously prioritizing tasks based on project time schedule.
• Secure the supplier selection, being involved from the tendering of the project to the cash collection, integrating all spec aspects (cost, lead-time, technology, quality, flexibility, logistics, financing... but also make or buy), managing RFI, RFQ, and the bid tabulation (based on total cost of ownership (TCO)), securing the negotiation process (including T&C).
• Assess risks on the supply chain and transfer/mitigate it as early as possible through audit, contractual clauses, supplier development plan...
• Manage contractual relationships with suppliers, addressing potential claims.
• Manage the purchasing order process with an ethical approach, securing the assets from SE.
• Secure the supply deliveries, managing risk mitigation plans with suppliers and proactively anticipating necessary reminders.
• Contribute as a team member to better serve the customer, taking into consideration change orders and customer expectations, selecting flexible suppliers.

Qualifications

Education: University MSc/BSc in Electrical Engineering or Supply Chain Degree

Language Requirements:

• Fluent in English and Arabic
• French language will be a plus

+6 years of strong knowledge with proven experience in purchasing and solution procurement

Proven cross-cultural exposure in Middle Eastern countries, especially in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region

Proven experience in mapping and building supplier relationship strategies

Skills Requirements:

• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Winning personality and a team player
• High level of customer centricity
• Agile leadership and capability to collaborate in matrix organizations