Cooling Category Buyer

We are looking for a Resource to be part of Local Procurement organization . This role plays a crucial part in optimizing material costs and enhancing productivity within the LOB. This resource will report to the Procurement Manager.

The Resource will be responsible to lead and execute all the initiatives associated with technical material productivity in the site & to manage some categories and vendors in accordance with the local business need.

Major focus on

• Manage few categories and relative vendors to guarantee business continuity and proper material negotiation and cost control. Responsible for selecting and managing suppliers which deliver components needed to produce Cooling units. The responsibilities will include Category Management, new suppliers scouting and on-boarding, suppliers negotiation, quality and service level assurance related to the assigned Categories. The Buyer will work with staff across departments to grant business continuity in accordance with forecast needs having care to take Category decisions based on the demand. The Buyer should have overall vision skills minded and possess excellent negotiating skills to secure the best prices according to budget.
• Participate to the BOC to animate productivity actions with the target to get them approved and applied within P&L date, working in co-operation with R&D and Plant Quality being the full Procurement team representative in the BOC
• Support Buyers to organize, execute and lead QVE days /actions working in cooperation with Projects Managers, Mktg, Quality and R&D . Build and follow up a solid pipeline of projects through new ideas that secure productivity year over year to guarantee a robust RF productivity plan in co-operation with buyers & Procurement Manager.

Qualifications

• University / College degree in Industrial Engineering, Business or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of experience in Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing or Supply Chain areas or Project Management
• Understanding of Manufacturing Processes.
• Fluent English (written and oral)
• Availability to travel Internationally (Valid Passport and USA Visa)

Tech Skills

• Supply Chain knowledge, Supplier Management, Negotiation , Market analysis, Cost Modeling
• Ability to interpret engineering specs, drawings, BOM (Bill of Material).
• Project Management knowledge
• Financial acumen.
• Internal Cost and Budget Management knowledge
• Total cost analysis
• Proficient in Database Management (Excel, Power point high level)

Soft Skills

• Ability to multitask, prioritize and team work
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate, organize and work with cross-functional teams.
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking
• Proactive, dynamic, self-driven, results oriented.

What's in it for me?

• Permanent contract;
• Workplace flexibility;
• Exciting work in an international company, with opportunities to lead and contribute to diverse collaborative projects with cross-regional teams;
• Special training tailored to your needs and career goals;
• Growth opportunities based on clear development paths;
• An environment where employees have equal opportunities to reach their full potential, depending on their performance and personal aspirations;
• Global Family Leave Program;
• Meal vouchers or canteen meals;
• Stock ownership plans;
• Welfare programs that can be extended to your family;
• Health insurance and professional/non-professional accident insurance.

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Client-provided location(s): Monselice, Italy

Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/103431?lang=en-us

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-09T18:47:50