Senior Project Category Leader at Schneider Electric Industries Malaysia

Cavite City, Cavite, Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supplier Selection, Supplier Management, Procurement Strategy, Cost Estimation, Negotiation, Contract Management, Make or Buy Analysis, Total Cost of Ownership, Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Problem-solving, Analytical Skills, Communication, Project Management, CAPEX Acquisition, Market Analysis

Industry

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Description

In Schneider Electric, everything we do is geared towards advancing progress and sustainability for all—our colleagues, customers, partners, and the communities and societies we serve. Whether it's through our products, software, and services that propel the digital transformation of energy management and automation, or through our corporate citizenship and volunteer activities, we make a meaningful impact by empowering people and organizations to become more resilient, electric, and digital. Which is where you come in. Working at Schneider Electric means working toward a cleaner, better world. You're part of a global team built on inclusion, mastery, purpose, action, curiosity, and teamwork, turning sustainability ambitions into actions. The Role: Senior Project Category Leader The Senior Project Category Leader supports selected Product Development projects within the Offer Creation Process (OCP), securing an efficient supplier selection and supplier management process, reaching & beating end-to-end cost, time-to-market, and Quality objectives. He/she is a key contact for the coordination of purchasing activities between the Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization and the Line of Business organization (LoB). He/she supports the development of a panel of Best-in-Class suppliers that match the LoB needs in terms of growth and technical challenges. He/she is a strong team player in the Offer Creation Process, GSC, and the Schneider Electric Purchasing community, where they are recognized for supplier market expertise. What will you do? Responsible for all Purchasing activities within product development projects. Lead the selection of Procurement Deliverables to apply on every project and ensure they are done on time according to OCP guidelines. Create the Project Procurement Strategy, get project approval and secure implementation. Promote Co-Development with suppliers and Early Supplier Involvement on OCP projects. Bring supplier market knowledge into OCP projects. Participate in Make or Buy (MoB) analysis for components & sub-assemblies in OCP projects. Monitor and ensure competitive material cost to meet product target cost (design/redesign to cost). Participate to product cost estimation. Supplier selection and business award for components & sub-assembly/suppliers in consistency with global/regional commodity strategy and supplier strategy. Guide components & sub-assembly selection with a purchasing approach (quality, Total Cost of Ownership, innovation, avoid mono source situations, promote standardization, supply chain flexibility, etc.). Analyze and challenge the needs. Contribute to the achievement of OCP project targets (quality, product cost, project cost, and time-to-market) while respecting the purchasing processes and strategies. Responsible for negotiations with suppliers in all Purchasing terms and conditions not already defined by the commodity manager/contract. Set up contracts in coordination with the legal department for strategic parts & components. Secure that the acquisition of key Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), such as tooling and equipment in product development projects, is done following all processes defined, ensuring the best conditions (quality, delivery time, price, payment terms, warranty, maintenance, spare parts, training, post-sale service, etc) and securing proper contracts are implemented. What qualifications will make you successful? Bachelor’s degree in any Engineering Communication (Oral and Written - ability to communicate clearly and concisely Leadership skills Strategic thinking Capability of handling multiple and conflicting priorities and effectively prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced work environment Problem-solving and analytical skills Work location: Rosario, Cavite What’s in it for me? Global Family Leave Comprehensive medical coverage for employee and dependents Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership Hybrid work arrangement (New Ways of Working) …and more! 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 ambitions 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. Become an IMPACT Makers with Schneider Electric – apply today! €36bn global revenue +13% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries #1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations #1 on Time Magazine’s ‘World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2024’ List Video Link: https://youtu.be/5iKMUPdfF0s?si=XsPV8TDIwgSDfn4Y. You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate and we ‘embrace different’ as one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices. You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. 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. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today! €40 billion global revenue +9% organic growth 150 000+ 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. Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

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Responsibilities

Lead all purchasing activities within product development projects to ensure efficient supplier selection and management. Coordinate between Global Supply Chain and Line of Business organizations to meet cost, quality, and time-to-market objectives.