Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Plant Procurement Manager managing our
Oxford, OH location. The Plant Procurement Manager (PPM) role manages the relationships between the purchasing organization and the plant manufacturing operations. This is a critical role that ensures our plants are meeting their purchasing objectives.
What will you do? - Ensuring the correct deployment of the general Purchasing Strategy of cost reduction initiatives in the cluster.
- Proposing, supporting, and leading cost reduction projects/ideas (Quality value engineering, Change of supplier, Negotiation) within your perimeter in consistency with the Purchasing strategy goals.
- Contributing to the correct purchasing database maintenance via the regular and constant update of corresponding data.
- Supporting the commodity management strategy for supplier consultation & selection including negotiating and managing contracts with local/specific suppliers (price, lead times, pay terms, inventory level, etc.).
- Supporting and/or leading all the activities related to the supply qualification system in the plant according to the responsibility matrix defined.
- Identifying, with the PSL (procurement sourcing leader), new actions to reach the targets in terms of productivity by lever.
- Ensuring the negotiation coverage of your plant(s) & their results.
- Providing support to the PSL (procurement sourcing leader) for the management of technical and supplier change actions (identification and progress) with the escalation process within the purchasing function and/or the plant.
- Monitoring & challenging the ODVC & other materials expenses.
- Being accountable, with the monthly reconciliation committee (PPM, financial controller, and PSL), for the consistency of productivity in designated tools.
- Taking part in the plant QBR (quarterly business review) and committing yourself to the Material Productivity Rolling Forecast.
What qualifications will make you successful for this role?- You have a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or other relevant field is required.
- +5 years of delivering great results in procurement.
- CPM or CPIM in procurement preferred.
- You have demonstrated leadership skills and have a desire to achieve more in your career
- You know how to influence and convince cross-functionally to achieve organizational goals
- You have a strong knowledge of negotiation processes, project leadership, and manufacturing processes
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and know how to manage conflicting priorities.
We know skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.
What's in it for me? - Impactful role where your decisions shape plant efficiency and business success
- Opportunity to lead procurement strategy and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Supportive team culture that values expertise, collaboration, and professional development
- Flexibility to manage your work and make meaningful contributions with autonomy
Bring your procurement expertise to a team that's ready to achieve great things together-apply now!
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Responsibilities
Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Plant Procurement Manager managing our
Oxford, OH location. The Plant Procurement Manager (PPM) role manages the relationships between the purchasing organization and the plant manufacturing operations. This is a critical role that ensures our plants are meeting their purchasing objectives.
What will you do? - Ensuring the correct deployment of the general Purchasing Strategy of cost reduction initiatives in the cluster.
- Proposing, supporting, and leading cost reduction projects/ideas (Quality value engineering, Change of supplier, Negotiation) within your perimeter in consistency with the Purchasing strategy goals.
- Contributing to the correct purchasing database maintenance via the regular and constant update of corresponding data.
- Supporting the commodity management strategy for supplier consultation & selection including negotiating and managing contracts with local/specific suppliers (price, lead times, pay terms, inventory level, etc.).
- Supporting and/or leading all the activities related to the supply qualification system in the plant according to the responsibility matrix defined.
- Identifying, with the PSL (procurement sourcing leader), new actions to reach the targets in terms of productivity by lever.
- Ensuring the negotiation coverage of your plant(s) & their results.
- Providing support to the PSL (procurement sourcing leader) for the management of technical and supplier change actions (identification and progress) with the escalation process within the purchasing function and/or the plant.
- Monitoring & challenging the ODVC & other materials expenses.
- Being accountable, with the monthly reconciliation committee (PPM, financial controller, and PSL), for the consistency of productivity in designated tools.
- Taking part in the plant QBR (quarterly business review) and committing yourself to the Material Productivity Rolling Forecast.
What qualifications will make you successful for this role?- You have a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or other relevant field is required.
- +5 years of delivering great results in procurement.
- CPM or CPIM in procurement preferred.
- You have demonstrated leadership skills and have a desire to achieve more in your career
- You know how to influence and convince cross-functionally to achieve organizational goals
- You have a strong knowledge of negotiation processes, project leadership, and manufacturing processes
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and know how to manage conflicting priorities.
We know skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.
