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    Associate Category Manager - Franklin, United States - Schneider Electric

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    Description

    Schneider Electric has an opportunity for an Associate Category Manager located in our SE Franklin, TN location.

    What do you get to do in this position?

    Fasteners / Packaging commodity group belongs to NAM Supply Chain FC and RM market. The regional spend is approximately €150 Million for this commodity.

    The job involves:

    • The S3L* is the Schneider Electric key contact person for the Supplier, managing the strategic relationship with this Supplier.
    • The S3L is the "One Voice in front of Supplier" representative.
    • He/she acts as the key interface between Schneider Electric and the Supplier facilitating bi-directional communication on major topics that are either recurrent or spanning multiple entities.
    • He/she conducts regular business reviews with the Supplier on behalf of all =S= entities.
    • A full-time position considering the complexity of the interaction between SE and specific suppliers.
    Responsibilities:

    Be the key contact between Schneider Electric and the Supplier and thus facilitate bi-directional communication:
    • Agrees on supplier value proposal definition and multi-year deployment plan
    • Communicate supplier strategy internally
    • Consolidate internal needs from Schneider entities (BUs and Operations) and define areas of business development opportunities with Supplier
    • Negotiate with supplier on behalf of all SE entities including Supplier performance and productivity objectives
    • Lead regular business reviews with the supplier to monitor operational performance
    • Organize regular management meetings with supplier to monitor strategic plan deployment
    • Manage the communication of all business awards (OCP and OFP) to supplier, in full coordination with BUs and/or Operations and Category management.
    • S3L is responsible of the implementation and execution of the Strategy decided at Market level for the Supplier he/she is responsible for.
    • S3L is acting also as point of Escalation, to fix key issues at OCP or OFP level to recover Customer satisfaction.
    Lead Supplier initiatives on a global basis:
    • Be accountable for supplier performance on Productivity, Quality, On-time delivery, competitiveness, Technical or Process Innovation, Planet & Society responsibility, Responsiveness.
    • Be accountable for supplier business development (€) including working closely with OCP teams
    • Engage appropriate division & cross-functional Resources (ex. SQME / SSCME launching logistics or quality action plans wherever appropriate)
    • Follow up supplier load level (capacity) and investment plans (ex. Supplier rebalancing initiatives)
    • Monitor (and communicate to SE entities) Supplier risk.
    • Track and report elementary Supplier performance vs objectives from all Schneider entities
    • Keep up to date in the countries ERP 3 information: payment terms, Incoterm, currency.
    • Keep up to date the list of local purchasers in contact with the Supplier
    • Negotiate contracts and interface with legal teams to ensure supplier is within compliance
    • Productivity negotiation lead for the supplier
    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.

    This job might be for you if you fit the following requirements:
    • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management preferred.
    • Senior purchasing individual with a strong Fabricated Components and Raw Material background (with preferably 3-years of experience having worked in Procurement function on outsourced services)
    • Ability to interact and negotiate with Key suppliers and Schneider executives on key contracts and services, Negotiation skills in a complex and moving environment
    • Ability to work in multicultural and cross functional mode, strong operational and strategical Skills, ability to deliver on time, work in project mode, meet deadlines, push decision
    • Ability to influence and convince internal and external stakeholders, aligning to EMS Strategy
    • History of delivering results and driving tactical and strategic strategy
    • Being able to drive projects to completion in a timely manner
    • Collaborator who is an active listener, initiative-taking, driven, accountable, and willing to challenge the status quo
    Soft skills:
    • Open-minded & Result-oriented.
    • Teamwork spirit & open multi-culture.
    • Ability to work under pressure.
    • Ability to communicate, organize, and work with Plant Top Management team and purchasing team.
    • Strong analytical skills.
    • Able to identify and manage priorities.
    • Customer-focused.
    • Ability to work in a matrix organization.
    Let us learn about you Apply today.

    Why us?

    Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.

    €25.7bn global revenue

    employees in 100+ countries

    45% of revenue from IoT

    5% of revenue devoted for R&D

    You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

    It is the policy of Schneider Electric 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. Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.


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