Category Buyer ETO

OverviewCategory Buyer ETO - Bushings and Magnetic Cores CategoryBusiness Unit: Procurement – Global Supply Chain – Engineering to Order BusinessMission:The Category Buyer will act as the main SPOC of the suppliers under his/her responsibility, leading business continuity, driving strategy, supplier base development and optimization and enhancing digital and sustainable aspects with suppliers and their supply chain.As the Category Buyer, your responsibilities will include:Magnetic coresCBAM impact & understanding for GOES material & / or finish cores: understand and manage the strategy accordinglySafeguards: understanding of the EU position, feedback from the market: anticipate for strategy update, inform the plant, calculate potential impact, change allocation. For both, clear management of the data to also calculate our exposure will be the key pointMarket insight: more CN suppliers investing in TR & Europe: follow the market, challenge the plant to launch the qualification and track itManage the triangle model accordingly and calculate the right prices (batch for GOES, currency effect..)Management of the suppliers: QVE & Packaging follow-up: NLL management, packaging returns (Reverse logistics) and weekly connect sessionManagement of the data: weekly dashboard linked with the consumption (vs forecast impacting the WAP), management of the allocation impacting the WAP, managing the capacity with each supplier + GOES file impacting 50% of the Transfo TPAnimate the weekly coffee talk: inform the plant regarding the market, ways to adjust our transfo prices based on market conditions to maintain margin during tendering stagesBushingsManage the capacity increase: CAPEX with different suppliers to have more moulds and capacityManage the new product development for ETOTrack & manage the qualification in the plantsGive market insight regarding the resin prices and potential impactsNegotiate with strong German suppliers, familiarity and understanding of the marketPush & track all the QVE: management of the ideas and follow-upAdditionallyInterface with Category Manager to collect ETO specifications, specify the qualification criteria and contribute to the segmentation of the strategyContribute and implement the strategy (SOC) in the cluster perimeterNegotiate global frame-agreement with «cluster» suppliersInitiate and drive breakthrough (make or buy, rebalancing, SBO, innovation…) on the category he/she is managing and follow the advancementDevelop supplier competitiveness and assess the quality level. React in front of deviationsOrganize lesson learnt per category (multi-supplier approach). Return of Experience on key projects or on ETO dimensionSecure Supplier competitiveness on the commodity perimeter and the performance on negotiation leverRaise and address “cluster” supplier quality of service and business continuityBusiness Continuity first level for escalationSupport PPM and Group Manager on SRM strategy (Sponsorship, C2P, Business review)Supplier base next generation, supplier selection connected with Category StrategyCategory Buyers play a key role in our organization. Are you ready for this challenge?Required skills and experienceDegree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering or relevant field from a leading educational institution with excellent academic credentials is preferredExperience in Transformer Business procurement is criticalPossessing relevant technical acumenUnderstanding transformer specifications regarding magnetic cores & bushingsMin 3-5 years’ experience in Procurement Management having acquired the following skills:negotiationsupplier relationship managementsupplier base developmentqualitylead time, etcAble to navigate in a complex environment and organization, connecting with people and creating strong networkingAbility to influence, convince through strong stakeholder management and driving positive change managementCapability of handling multiple tasks and priorities, can navigate through change and adapt to different stakeholders and peersOwn full accountability and leadership of the topics under his/her scope; managing end to end governanceStrong Customer focus with an understanding of Supply Chain and Quality processesCompetence in using Microsoft Office software, in particular Excel and SAPFluency in English, knowledge of French is a definite advantagePersonalityStrong communication both in writing - ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner internally as well as externally; and verbally - ability to make presentations in front of executives in a clear and concise mannerTechnical capability to understand in depth the purchasesAnalytical thinking, decision making abilityTeam player/builderCustomer focusStrategic ThinkingCross cultural awarenessProblem solving attitude, ownership of the issues in his/her scopeWhat's in it for you?Competitive compensation package, according to industry standards including annual bonus, company car, cafeteria, life insurance, health care & pension fund contribution, Medicover package and a lot more.WESOP (World Employee Share Ownership Plan), our unique program with the opportunity to become a shareholder in the company.Inclusive Environment: We build a culture of respect where everyone feels safe to be their authentic selves. We are fully committed to inclusion, and our policies and culture reflect this commitment.Global Family Leave Package to support a healthy work-life balance.Exceptional career opportunities not only locally, but on an international scope as well.Continuous development and learning possibilities, personally and professionally.We work in a hybrid set-up to fit with your lifestyle.Let us learn about you Apply today.Please submit your application in English.Equal Opportunity StatementSchneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. #J-18808-Ljbffr