Senior Procurement Engineer

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Which is where you come in. Working at Schneider Electric means working toward a cleaner, better world. You're part of a global team built on inclusion, mastery, purpose, action, curiosity, and teamwork, turning sustainability ambitions into actions.

The Role: Senior Procurement Engineer

The Senior Procurement Engineer - Electrical & Electronics (EE) is responsible for supplier management, productivity, and supply continuity initiatives for EE commodities supporting the SE Batam plant. The role drives cost competitiveness, supplier performance, risk management, and business continuity while partnering with Category Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and R&D teams. The position serves as the key focal point for all EE commodity-related procurement activities, including supplier escalations, supply shortages, productivity programs, and sourcing strategy execution.

What will you do?

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for EE commodities aligned with business and plant objectives.
• Lead annual productivity initiatives through COS, QVE, supplier rebalancing, commercial negotiations, e-auctions, localization, and dual sourcing.
• Manage procurement activities for semiconductors, ICs, passive components, PCBs, PCBAs, connectors, sensors, electro-mechanical and power electronic components.
• Assess, select, qualify, and develop strategic suppliers.
• Lead supplier performance reviews focused on quality, delivery, cost, service, and sustainability.
• Act as escalation point for critical supplier and material shortages.
• Develop supply risk mitigation and business continuity plans.
• Support NPI, localization, and product transfer projects.
• Maintain productivity forecasts, dashboards, and savings reporting.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Global Category teams.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Annual Productivity Savings Achievement (negotiation + technical)
• Cost Avoidance Delivery
• Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Supplier Quality Performance (PPM)
• Supply Risk Mitigation Effectiveness
• Inventory Optimization

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years focused on Electrical & Electronics (EE) commodities.
• Proven experience managing Electronic Components, PCB/PCBA, Semiconductors, Electro-Mechanical Components, Connectors, Sensors, and Power Electronics.
• Experience working with global suppliers and EMS partners.
• Strong track record in supplier negotiations, supplier development, and cost reduction programs.
• Experience managing supply shortages, allocation situations, and business continuity planning.
• Exposure to NPI, localization, and transfer projects is preferred.

Technical Competencies

• EE Commodity Knowledge
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Cost Analysis & Should-Cost Modeling
• Contract Negotiation
• Procurement Risk Management
• Supplier Quality Management
• Data Analytics & Reporting

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Problem-solving mindset
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives

What's in it for me?

• Global Family Leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage for employee and dependents
• Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership
• Hybrid work arrangement (New Ways of Working)
• ...and more!

Client-provided location(s): Singapore

Job ID: Schneider_Electric-124239

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-07-07T18:54:35