Procurement Manager - Process Automation
hace 6 días
Madrid
At Schneider Electric, we are the leading digital partner in sustainability and efficiency for businesses, communities, and individuals. Our goal is for all people to be able to make the most of our energy and resources through the integration of processes, software, Big Data, and energy technologies that enable integrated management of buildings, industries, and cities. We are present in over 110 countries with a diverse and disruptive team of over 135,000 people. If you are seeking an opportunity to propel your career and challenge your creativity, we want to meet you! Procurement Manager Spain (Madrid preferred) Industrial Automation Delivery Solutions Procurement Full-time European Project Procurement Leader The Project Procurement Manager leads project procurement activities across Iberia, supporting business growth, margin improvement, cash generation, and successful project execution. Working closely with Sales, Tendering, Project Management, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain teams, the role develops sourcing strategies, manages supplier relationships, mitigates risks, and delivers competitive compliant procurement solutions. Early engagement throughout the project lifecycle is essential to improve competitiveness, protect margins, and support both Greenfield, Competitive Migration and Installed Base opportunities. • Develop and implement project procurement strategies aligned with growth, profitability, cash generation, and project objectives., • Support tenders and projects through early supplier integration, sourcing strategy development, and risk mitigation., • Drive cost optimisation, value engineering, supplier innovation, and competitiveness initiatives through the effective use of digital procurement tools, including e‑Sourcing and e‑Reverse Auctions (e‑RA)., • Identify, qualify, develop, and manage strategic suppliers, subcontractors, Cabinet Integrators, and logistics partners across Iberia., • Support supplier localisation, capacity planning, supplier resilience, and long‑term supplier development initiatives., • Contribute to Solution Business Excellence through effective procurement and supply chain practices., • Lead supplier selection, qualification, commercial negotiations, contract placement, and purchase commitments., • Ensure customer requirements are effectively transferred into supplier agreements, including appropriate back‑to‑back commercial protections., • Monitor and improve supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, safety, sustainability, capacity, and margin objectives., • Drive supplier development and performance improvement plans to enhance competitiveness, innovation, execution performance, and long‑term value creation., • Manage procurement risks, claims, escalations, and supplier performance issues to support successful project execution., • Ensure compliance with Schneider Electric policies, trade regulations, customs requirements, and ethical standards., • Partner with Sales, Tendering, Project Management, Engineering, and Delivery teams to support competitive solutions, effective sourcing strategies, and successful project execution., • Collaborate with Finance and business stakeholders to deliver savings, margin protection, working capital improvements, and cash‑flow objectives., • Support regional and global procurement initiatives, category management strategies, supplier development programs, and best‑practice sharing., • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, category teams, and strategic suppliers to support long‑term business objectives, market intelligence, and supplier performance., • Lead and develop team members through coaching, objective setting, and performance management., • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, customer focus, and continuous improvement., • Ensure adherence to Schneider Electric governance, compliance requirements, and ethical standards., • Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline., • 7+ years of experience in Project Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, or Category Management within industrial, automation, EPC, telecom, energy, infrastructure, marine, or related sectors., • Proven experience managing complex project supply chains, supplier networks, subcontractors, and logistics activities., • Experience supporting large and complex projects, including EPC, automation, telecom, major automation contracts (MAC), or capital project environments., • Demonstrated success in commercial negotiations, contract management, supplier development, and supply chain risk mitigation., • Experience operating effectively within cross‑functional and matrix organisations., • Strong supplier relationship management, supplier development, supplier performance management, strategic sourcing, and commercial negotiation capabilities., • Understanding of project procurement, category management, contract management, governance, and risk management principles., • Commercial and analytical mindset with a focus on value creation, cost optimization, competitiveness, and margin protection., • Influential leadership skills, with the ability to drive alignment and strategic outcomes across suppliers, category teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders., • Proficiency in SAP, e‑Sourcing, e‑Reverse Auctions (e‑RA), and other digital procurement tools., • Knowledge of logistics, international supply chains, trade compliance, sustainable procurement practices, and ESG principles., • Awareness of industrial cybersecurity requirements and their implications for automation and digital solutions., • Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills., • Strategic, proactive, customer‑focused, and results‑oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment., • Fluent Spanish and English., • Portuguese would be advantageous., • Join a high‑performing European Project Procurement team., • Support strategic projects in industrial automation, digitalisation, and energy transition., • Influence project competitiveness, customer satisfaction, and business growth across Iberia., • Access strong career development opportunities within Schneider Electric's global organisation. We adapt to you!: With our flexible schedule, you'll have the freedom to adjust your work hours to accommodate your personal needs and responsibilities. We know how great it is to work from home. With our hybrid work plan, you can enjoy working from the comfort of your home. Need more time to relax and disconnect? With our Holy Pack, you can purchase additional vacation days to recharge when you need it most. Celebrate holidays your way! With Floating Holidays, you can exchange holidays for other days that better suit your plans and personal preferences. Need additional time to explore new experiences or focus on personal projects? With the Sabbatical Pack, you can request up to 2 months of extra leave (unpaid). We value the importance of family and want to support you in all aspects of your life. Our Global Family Leave Policy provides flexible paid conditions for when you need it most, whether you're about to be a parent, need time to overcome a loss, or to care for a loved one. 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We celebrate everyone's talent and success with our recognition program, through which you can give and receive points for your achievements and redeem them for gift cards at your favorite stores. You will have life insurance for your protection. We offer you a Flexible Remuneration Plan in which you can choose from a variety of options, such as health insurance, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, transportation vouchers, training, and more. As part of our #SEGreatPeople, you will have access to an online store of Schneider Electric products with exclusive prices and super discounts. With Club Schneider, you will enjoy special discounts at your favorite stores, restaurants, travel agencies, and other external services. Participate in company‑subsidised volunteer programs to contribute to our community and have a positive impact on your environment. As a proudly people focused company, you will find a dynamic and personal environment, and attractive development opportunities. Our flexible work models ensure a balance between family and work life, fostering personal growth, performance, and cooperation. We continuously create an inclusive, respectful, and cooperative environment because together, we dare to innovate and bring our bold ideas to life. Great people make Schneider Electric a great company. We are always searching for exceptional people, passionate about customers, who break molds and think disruptively. If you are motivated by constant learning, we definitely want to meet you! Best of all? In our inclusive environment, we firmly believe that diversity is a source of strength and creativity. Here, authenticity is a superpower! We are committed to creating a workplace where every voice is heard. • Lead a talented team in a role where your decisions shape project success, • Career growth opportunities with leadership development and mentorship programs, • Collaborative, innovative culture that values your expertise and ideas, • Flexible work options designed to support work‑life balance Bring your procurement leadership to a team that's ready to welcome you. At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you'll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team: We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, support for chronic conditions, and confidential counseling for life's challenges. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans for your future. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education. 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. €40 billion global revenue +9% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries 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. 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