Supply Chain Project Manager

About the position

At Schneider Electric, we believe in empowering our people and fostering career growth. If you're passionate about supply chain deployment and localization, this is your chance to make an impact! We are looking for a Localization Project Manager to drive strategic cost reduction initiatives through supply chain deployment, localization, and supplier development. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in localization, project management, and procurement, with potential career growth toward becoming a Program Manager, Localization Leader, or Procurement Leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead localization initiatives to relocate all kind of part categories to North America (NAM) or low-cost countries, ensuring alignment with cost reduction and supply chain strategies.
• Manage QVE (Quality Value Engineering) and COS (Change of Supplier) projects within the North American Strategic Projects Team.
• Develop and execute deployment action plans for each component, ensuring technical feasibility, supplier readiness, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to validate supplier capabilities and drive efficient project execution.
• Consolidate project data into formal documentation, ensuring all localization efforts are well-tracked and transparent.
• Regularly present project progress and results to Senior Managers, Directors, and VPs.
• Drive supplier transitions and localization strategies in alignment with business priorities.
• Conduct cost breakdown analysis, define target pricing, and lead negotiation process with suppliers across diverse commodities.
• Work closely with Commodity Managers to identify and qualify suppliers that meet technical feasibility, Quality and financial objectives.
• Engage with Engineering Teams to evaluate supplier capabilities, material compatibility, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Manage project timelines, risk assessments, and stakeholder communications, ensuring smooth execution, coordinating cross functional contributors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business or related field
• At least 4 years of experience in Project Management, Procurement, and/or Supply Chain
• Strong communication skills
• Synthetic and efficient communication
• Self-driven, proactive, and results-oriented, with the ability to lead through influence
• Experience with part design, tolerances, and manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with raw materials, sheet metal, heat and surface treatment processes
• Ability to analyze engineering drawings, BOMs, and cost models
• International travel (up to 15%) - must have a valid passport and U.S. visa
• Prior experience in Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain
• Strong ability to interpret technical specifications and manage supplier negotiations
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment