EMS Contract Manufacturing Procurement Manager
About The Position
Join our dynamic Procurement team and lead strategic sourcing initiatives that drive business excellence! We're seeking a talented EMS Contract Manufacturing Procurement Manager to optimize our global procurement operations and deliver exceptional value. What will you do: Ensure team and individual development by driving performance, growth, and wellbeing. Lead the Category Pole, managing negotiations, supplier portfolio, and collaboration with Global Supplier Leaders. Support and develop team members through competence assessments, training plans, staffing, and succession planning. Consolidate and continuously improve category performance through the Annual Operational Plan; implement corrective actions when needed. Execute category strategy and monitor performance across quality, productivity, supply chain, and sustainability. Maintain iSAVE data accuracy and support Plant Procurement Managers with Analysis of Change (AOC) consistency. Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews and strengthen Supplier Business Review processes, focusing on strategic and high-risk suppliers. Provide input and execute category strategy, including negotiation roadmaps, business reviews, and contract execution. Drive global transformation projects such as The Zero Carbon Project, Asia Sourcing, Quality Programs, Business Continuity Plans, “Power of Two,” supplier changes, and Quality Value Engineering. Ensure compliance with procurement standards and optimize cash flow.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (required) in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial), Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Procurement, or a related field
- Proven procurement expertise in complex and challenging environments.
- Knowledge of industrial operations; experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) or Contract Manufacturing is highly desirable.
- Ability to lead and develop teams effectively.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Proficiency in digital tools and data analytics.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
- Solid financial acumen and ability to manage budgets and cost optimization.
- Innovative mindset with a track record of driving transformation and continuous improvement.
Nice To Haves
- MBA is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Ensure team and individual development by driving performance, growth, and wellbeing.
- Lead the Category Pole, managing negotiations, supplier portfolio, and collaboration with Global Supplier Leaders.
- Support and develop team members through competence assessments, training plans, staffing, and succession planning.
- Consolidate and continuously improve category performance through the Annual Operational Plan; implement corrective actions when needed.
- Execute category strategy and monitor performance across quality, productivity, supply chain, and sustainability.
- Maintain iSAVE data accuracy and support Plant Procurement Managers with Analysis of Change (AOC) consistency.
- Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews and strengthen Supplier Business Review processes, focusing on strategic and high-risk suppliers.
- Provide input and execute category strategy, including negotiation roadmaps, business reviews, and contract execution.
- Drive global transformation projects such as The Zero Carbon Project, Asia Sourcing, Quality Programs, Business Continuity Plans, “Power of Two,” supplier changes, and Quality Value Engineering.
- Ensure compliance with procurement standards and optimize cash flow.
Benefits
- Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
