Indirect Procurement

Who are we?

As the global specialist in energy management, Schneider Electric takes on the challenge of transforming the way people and organizations use energy.  We are the essential brick between energy production and energy usage.   We make electricity available for both individuals and organizations ensuring reliability and safety thanks to our wide range of electrical distribution and critical power & cooling solutions.  For example: data centers, hospitals, and stock markets cannot withstand the slightest fluctuation in current quality, but with the services provided by Schneider, these business are provided with uninterrupted power.    We provide energy efficiency solutions to help our customers achieve greater productivity while consuming fewer resources.  For example: industry, infrastructure and buildings account for more than 70% of energy consumption today and with our solutions, they can cut energy usage by up to 30%.  Schneider Electric had nearly €40 billion in sales last year, and has more than 180,000 employees in over 100 countries.

What are we looking for?

We strive to find motivated individuals who are passionate about strategic sourcing and enjoy navigating a global organization.  Schneider Electric's Indirect Procurement team tackles fundamental business issues such as controlling costs, managing risk and improving service - every day.
 Indirect Procurement expenditures account for nearly one quarter of total company revenue. 

SE Professional Services Sourcing Manager

Schneider Electric North America business is home to 125+ facilities across US, Canada and Mexico, which house over 40,000 Schneider Electric employees and multiple business units and teams.  We are currently seeking a Professional Services Sourcing Manager

with a passion for sourcing of a variety of Consulting and Engineering Services.  This individual should be highly proficient in strategic sourcing, category management and change management, to successfully manage our sourcing and supplier roadmap for professional services across the NAM territory.  The role is responsible for driving hard savings, efficiency, and value, and partnering towards meeting the company's procurement goals.

This role will be part of the North America Regional sourcing team within the Indirect Procurement organization.  The desired location for this role is Monterrey, MX and the role will report to the North America Region Indirect Procurement Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible to develop and implement sourcing strategies in support of NAM business priorities with our global and regional professional services agency panel to positively impact SE's bottom line and optimize the category spend.
• Manage new business needs from stakeholders by effectively launching RFPs or negotiations with suppliers for competitive pricing, business results, efficiencies and innovation across SE Digital, Strategy, Operations, Business Unit, and Engineering / R&D teams.
• Effectively negotiate best in class supplier contracts and SOWs as well as lead supplier performance management in line with global category strategies. This includes supplier business reviews, driving value, managing escalations, and

monitoring operational KPI's to meet SE objectives
- Utilize SE tools to launch RFI/RFQ/RFP, manage contract negotiations and approvals, manage / approve POs and capture savings results, in collaboration with legal, risk and other teams.
- Support critical company initiatives including Improvement Payment terms, Sustainability, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, ISO26000, etc

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or Operations from an accredited college/university
• A minimum of 8 years of Facilities strategic sourcing background with proven successes in developing and implementing sourcing strategies and savings
• Ability to build solid supplier and stakeholder relationships, and excellent relationship management skills
• Strong project management, organization, teamwork and peer influence skills, with strong customer-focus
• Excellent presentation, communication

and negotiation skills in English, both verbal and written
- Highly engaged, self-starter / motivated individual with

drive for results, effective planning / prioritization, and multi-tasking

Schneider Electric offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

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.

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€36 billion global revenue

+13% organic growth

employees in 100+ countries

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

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