Senior Procurement Manager

Schneider Electric

About The Position

We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Procurement Manager to join our team in North America. This role is a key contributor to our Data Center Original Design Manufacturing strategy, driving supplier engagement, cost optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to support new product launches and business growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced, global environment and have a passion for strategic sourcing and supplier management, this position is perfect for you! This role requires approximately 20% travel within the U.S.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business (Master of Business Administration is a plus).
Experience in hardware finished goods procurement.
Proven track record managing electronic technology suppliers.
Strong understanding of mechanical components (such as plastic, stamping, and printing) and electrical components (such as winding and printed circuit board assemblies).
Knowledge of electronic and data center rack manufacturing and product cost modeling.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Demonstrated success in negotiations and supplier relationship management.

Nice To Haves

Master of Business Administration is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the Data Center Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) category for North America.
Identify new technology suppliers and assess gaps between current capabilities and business needs.
Define and execute the global sourcing strategy for the commodity.
Negotiate annual cost reductions with suppliers using tools such as face-to-face negotiation, Quality Value Engineering (QVE), and lean methodologies.
Support Virtual Factories to ensure supplier delivery and quality performance.
Serve as the escalation point for all commercial supplier issues.
Act as the procurement lead on cross-functional teams (product management, research and development, and industrialization) for new product launches.
Achieve procurement targets related to supplier sourcing, cost, contracts, and time to market.
Lead price negotiations and finalize contractual agreements.
Monitor project progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with procurement processes.