Plant Procurement Manager

Job description

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Plant Procurement Manager in our Mexico City location.

This is an amazing opportunity to join a fun, fast paced work environment within our Procurement team!

Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 135,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

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What do you get to do in this position?

Mission :

· The PPM is the procurement representative in the plant and the plant representative in the procurement function.
· He/She is the key interface of the plant regarding procurement performance.
· He/She is accountable to deploy the Procurement strategy & processes in the factory by developing the plant APOP (Annual Procurement Operation Plan).
· Ensure the specific needs of the plant are considered/included in the category strategy.

Report :

· The PPM hierarchically reports to a Procurement organization & dotted line reporting to the Plant Manager. He/She is fully integrated in the Plant Management team.

Responsibilities:

As the Procurement lead & accountable for the plant(s), he/she acts as the Single Point of Contact for the plant(s) in his/her scope. His/Her responsibilities include:

· Ensure the correct deployment of the general Purchasing Strategy of cost reduction initiatives in the cluster.
· Propose, support and lead cost reduction projects/ ideas (Quality value engineering, Change of supplier, Negotiation) within their perimeter in consistency with the Purchasing strategy goals.
· Contribute to the correct purchasing database maintenance via the regular and constant update of corresponding data.
· Support the commodity management strategy for supplier consultation & selection including negotiate and manage contracts with local/specific suppliers (price, lead times, pay terms, inventory level, etc.)
· Support and / or lead all the activities related the supply qualification system in plant according with the responsibility matrix defined.
· He/She identifies, with the PSL, new actions to reach the targets in term of productivity by lever.
· He/She ensures the negotiation coverage of his plant(s) & their results.
· He/She gives support to the PSL for the management of technical and supplier change actions (identification and progress) with escalation process within the purchasing function and/or the plant.
· He/She is monitoring & challenging the ODVC & other materials expenses.
· He/She is accountable, with the monthly reconciliation committee (PPM, financial controller and PSL), for consistence of productivity in OTTO and in AOC.
· The PPM takes part in the plant QBR and commits himself/herself to the Material Productivity Rolling Forecast.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

We know skills and competencies show up in many different 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 have a University / College degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or similar programs.
·  Have at least 3 - 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Project Management or related fields (desired)
·  Understanding of Engineering /Manufacturing Processes is a plus.

Hard skills:

·  Supply Chain knowledge (Supplier Management, Cost analysis, Market analysis, Inventory Management, etc.)
·  Basic knowledge in Finance/Quality
·  Project Management.
·  Strong leadership/interpersonal skills & functional management skills
·  Developed analytical skills, fast and effective at dealing with difficult situations
·  Ability to adapt and manage effectively in fast-paced changing/transforming & complex environment.
·  At ease in matrix organization: functional reporting (doted / dual line reporting), strong collaboration skills
·  Proven influence & convincing skills
·  Agile & creative in complex problem solving
·  Ability to communicate (oral and written), organize and work under a cross-functional Team environment.
·  Capacity for problems analysis and synthesis.
·  Proficiency in Excel
·  Intercultural skills, team spirit, result oriented.
·  Fluent English & ability to communicate in a clear & concise manner
·  Database Management skills is a plus

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more. Click here to find out more about working with us:   http://se.com/us/careers . 

 

We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners. We’re recognized around the world for welcoming people as they are. We create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company.  See what our people have to say about working for Schneider Electric.  

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Schneider Electric is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.