Senior Project Procurement Engineer

at  Schneider Electric

Job Description:
Do you dream of working in a company that is driven by a meaningful purpose? An inclusive company that empowers you to do your best and be innovative?
We are looking for a Senior Project Procurement Engineer to make a difference!
At Schneider Electric, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to do more with less, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Develop and drive project procurement strategy to support country business growth, profitability, and cash flow improvement through continuous productivity improvement initiatives.
• Involved in Procurement activities associated with the effective purchasing of Project requirements by the Procurement Department in accordance with the Project or end-user schedules, specifications, and budgets.
• Develop and be responsible for, in conjunction with Project Managers/Coordinators, for the Project Procurement Plan and Execution Strategy for individual Projects.
• Identify and qualify key 3rd party suppliers and sub-contractors for framework agreements to provide competitive pricing and services to support the Pre-bid winning rates and during project execution to improve project gross margin
• Develop and administer bid panels, issue bid requests, coordinate answers to bidder questions, analyze bids, prepare commercial bid summaries and recommendations in accordance with established procedures
• Influence project bid/proposal process by ensuring the best 3rd party strategy to give the business unit a competitive cost position during customer pursuits
• Ensure that the procurement process is in adherence to company and client requirements, company policies, and procedures to ensure the successful delivery of project requirements.
• Ensure that all purchases are competitively bid or that sufficient justification and documentation are obtained to allow non-bid purchases.
• Evaluate risk and implement an appropriate risk management plan to prevent both cost and schedule overrun and ensure continuity of supply for the projects.
• Collaborate and develop with Sales/Proposal, Project Delivery, and Peers across the hub to drive competitive material productivity and operational synergies to leverage on spending to achieve competitive pricing, quality, delivery, and risk management with the supply base
• Handle and manage Project RFQs, commercial evaluations
• Develop and maintain a commercially sound Vendor base, survey the market for new supply sources including non-traditional ones and maintain the Project “Approved Vendor List”.
• Manage the evaluation of vendor performance on a continuous basis
• Deploy digital transformation and tools, improve, and streamline the end-to-end process
• Ensure Trade compliance requirements and adhere to the rules, due diligence checks
• Drive continuous improvement in all areas of supply chain activity and participate in improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
• Drive and ensure compliance with all regional and global policies, procedures, and quality accreditations.
• Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) as necessary to support project pursuit opportunities.
• Perform bid analysis and make recommendations in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including import/export tariffs and documentation, trade compliance, customs, and revenue.
• Manage and undertake expediting activities across all third-party and inter-company supply chains.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL FOR THIS ROLE?

• Degree in Supply Chain/Engineering and min 7 years of related experience in process automation, Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC), Large Oil & Gas industries or SI (System Integrator) preferably.
• Experience with Sub-contract services & out-sourcing from project procurement.
• Strong Knowledge of Project procurement practices and cost structures; strong negotiation skills and contract law.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to interact effectively with various levels of management
• Strong knowledge of procurement practices, regulations, and policies.
• Strong knowledge of contract types, contractual terms and conditions, and experience in negotiating and developing contracts with suppliers.
• Experience in international sourcing and development of global supplier relationships.
• Strong team player with experience in participation in cross-functional team improvement activities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to make decisions and manage time effectively.
• Sound understanding of other business functions, particularly Project Management, Tendering, and Finance.
• Experience using integrated ERP systems (SAP), including procurement tools such as SRM, preferably.
• Experience operating within a cross-matrix organization is advantageous.