Senior Solution Buyer C&SP
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At Schneider Electric, we are the leading digital partner in sustainability and efficiency for businesses, communities, and individuals. Our goal is for all people to be able to make the most of our energy and resources through the integration of processes, software, Big Data, and energy technologies that enable integrated management of buildings, industries, and cities. We are present in over 110 countries with a diverse and disruptive team of over 135,000 people. If you are seeking an opportunity to propel your career and challenge your creativity, we want to meet you!
At Schneider Electric, we are committed to solving real-world problems to create a sustainable, digitalized, and new electric future.
Schneider Electric's international project management entity is in charge of major multi-technical projects. This entity is at the center of the effort for decarbonized energy and provides our customers around the world with safe, competitive and innovative solutions every day, in complete safety. In this context, our teams provide all the necessary functions for the management of major electricity distribution projects.
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If you want to join the world of projects in Europe and abroad, in a leading entity in these environments with strong technical challenges in electrical distribution, in order to be a major player in future data center programs, join our team.
In this context and in order to support the strengthening of the Purchasing division, Schneider Electric is recruiting a Senior C&SP Solution Buyer to contribute to a major program.
Your role:
Reporting to the Solution Procurement Manager and providing support for related purchases C&SP Europe Solution center.
Your missions:
- Define and deploy the purchasing strategy for the families of products and services related to the program, in line with the requirements of a highly constrained field and in accordance with Schneider Electric's overall objectives.
- Manage cost reduction initiatives (Value Engineering, change of suppliers, negotiation) while guaranteeing the control of subcontracting
- Manage the strategic supplier relationship: selection, qualification, negotiation of contracts (price, deadlines, logistical conditions, quality and safety clauses).
- Ensure regulatory and contractual compliance (nuclear standards, customer requirements, certifications).
- Participate in the upstream phases of projects (tendering) to integrate the purchasing strategy from the design stage.
- Assess and mitigate supply chain risks (supplier audit, continuity plans, contractual clauses).
- Contribute to the purchasing database and the monitoring of performance indicators (cost, quality, deadlines, safety).
- Secure external procurement over the long term: implementation of framework contracts, sustainable procurement strategies and proactive management of disruption risks.
- Ensure regular reporting to management on purchasing KPIs, supplier performance and identified risks.
The role is based in Spain. You may have to travel 25% of the time.
Your profile:
- Education: Bac+5 in Purchasing, Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent.
- Experience: 5 to 8 years in strategic purchasing, ideally in a complex industrial environment (energy, oil & gas).
Your skills:
- Technical skills:
- Knowledge of industrial processes,
- Mastery of ERP tools (SAP) and negotiation techniques.
- Cost analysis, risk management, contractualization.
- Behavioural skills:
- Leadership and ability to work in a matrix environment.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- Rigour, sense of ethics and compliance
- Synthesis Capacity
- Spanish and English Fluent are essential. French optional
We know that skills manifest in many ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all of the requirements listed, we still encourage you to apply.
This role gives you:
This enriching experience will allow you to develop in order to allow you to flourish in a multi-business and multi-technical environment
Working within a dedicated team on a project of this magnitude means embarking on a collective adventure where every expertise counts. Also, you will evolve in a highly collaborative environment, in constant interaction with the engineering, quality, safety, sales, project management and management teams.
Life is on: join us and grow your impact!
What will you get?
We adapt to you!:
With our flexible schedule, you'll have the freedom to adjust your work hours to accommodate your personal needs and responsibilities.
We know how great it is to work from home. With our hybrid work plan, you can enjoy working from the comfort of your home.
Need more time to relax and disconnect? With our Holy Pack, you can purchase additional vacation days to recharge when you need it most.
Celebrate holidays your way! With Floating Holidays, you can exchange holidays for other days that better suit your plans and personal preferences.
Need additional time to explore new experiences or focus on personal projects? With the Sabbatical Pack, you can request up to 2 months of extra leave (unpaid).
We value the importance of family and want to support you in all aspects of your life. Our Global Family Leave Policy provides flexible paid conditions for when you need it most, whether you're about to be a parent, need time to overcome a loss, or to care for a loved one.
We take care of you!:
With access to the health and wellness platform Wellwo, you and up to 5 people of your choice can enjoy virtual medical care and 24/7 psychological support, as well as access to nutrition counseling, fitness classes, and more!
From dance classes to booking a hotel spa, we offer an agreement with AJ by Gympass so you can access a network of thousands of gyms and sports centers to keep your body active in the way you like best.
Your well-being is our priority. You will have medical service at your workplace for close attention to any medical needs.
We empower you!:
With Open Talent Market, our AI-driven professional development platform, you can connect with job opportunities, projects, and mentors at Schneider Electric globally.
We offer you the opportunity to be a shareholder of Schneider Electric and share in our achievements with our stock ownership program.
We celebrate everyone's talent and success with our recognition program, through which you can give and receive points for your achievements and redeem them for gift cards at your favorite stores.
You will have life insurance for your protection.
We offer you a Flexible Remuneration Plan in which you can choose from a variety of options, such as health insurance, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, transportation vouchers, training, and more.
As part of our #SEGreatPeople, you will have access to an online store of Schneider Electric products with exclusive prices and super discounts.
With Club Schneider, you will enjoy special discounts at your favorite stores, restaurants, travel agencies, and other external services.
Participate in company-subsidized volunteer programs to contribute to our community and have a positive impact on your environment.
Why Schneider Electric?
As a proudly people focused company, you will find a dynamic and personal environment, and attractive development opportunities. Our flexible work models ensure a balance between family and work life, fostering personal growth, performance, and cooperation. We continuously create an inclusive, respectful, and cooperative environment because together, we dare to innovate and bring our bold ideas to life.
Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.
Disclaimer
We are always searching for exceptional people, passionate about customers, who break molds and think disruptively. If you are motivated by constant learning, we definitely want to meet you! Best of all? In our inclusive environment, we firmly believe that diversity is a source of strength and creativity. Here, authenticity is a superpower! We are committed to creating a workplace where every voice is heard.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!
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