Category Buyer, Direct Procurement
24 days ago
Molins de Rei
Descripción del Trabajo: ⚡¿Do you dare to lead the digital transformation to create a more sustainable world? 🌳 Schneider Electric - We are your Energy Technology Partner. We electrify, automate, and digitalize every industry, business, and home, driving efficiency and sustainability for all. At Schneider Electric, our values – IMPACT (Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork) – are the foundation of everything we do. Becoming an Impact Maker means turning sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. Are you ready to lead the digital transformation to create a more sustainable world? If you are up to challenge your creativity and make an impact, we are excited to welcome you! Category Buyer | Universal Enclosures About the Role Join a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment where the agility of a small company meets the strength and global reach of Schneider Electric. As a Category Buyer, you will be responsible for securing the best Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) conditions for a portfolio of components supplied to multiple Universal Enclosures manufacturing plants across Europe. Working within an international procurement organization, you will play a key role in supplier management, strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and business continuity. You will be part of a collaborative team of 10 procurement professionals, contributing to Schneider Electric's purchasing strategy and supplier performance objectives. Key Responsibilities Aligned with Schneider Electric's Procurement Strategy, you will drive supplier performance and implement sustainable cost optimization initiatives while ensuring business continuity. Supplier Management & Strategic Sourcing - Manage operational relationships with assigned suppliers and foster sustainable competition within the supplier panel. - Lead Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes and select suppliers in alignment with commodity strategies. - Drive supplier consolidation plans while mitigating business and supply chain risks. - Act as the first escalation point for supplier crisis management. Negotiation & Cost Optimization - Lead or participate in annual negotiations with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders. - Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives, including Value Engineering (QVE) and Change of Source (COS) projects. - Ensure achievement of annual productivity and procurement performance targets. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate closely with Marketing, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams. - Support strategic supplier initiatives and procurement transformation projects. - Contribute to procurement tools and databases by ensuring data accuracy and availability. Supplier Leadership - When acting as a Schneider Supplier Leader (SSL), lead global supplier strategies, including: - Global negotiations - Should-Cost analysis - Lean manufacturing initiatives - Supplier performance improvement plans (External) Spanish Qualifications: Required Skills Education - Master's Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field with at least 3 years of purchasing experience. - Alternatively, an Engineering degree combined with procurement experience. Languages - Fluent English (mandatory). - Spanish (mandatory). - French is highly desirable. Technical Competencies - Strong negotiation and supplier management capabilities. - Purchasing expertise including: - Cost analysis - Market analysis - Supplier performance management - Advanced Excel and analytical skills. - Knowledge of procurement digital tools and platforms (RPA, e-Sourcing, SRM, SupplierOn, Prism, Tableau, etc.). - Understanding of contract management, legal frameworks, and risk assessment. - Financial acumen and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis. - Knowledge of Quality and Supply Chain processes. Leadership & Behavioral Competencies - Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to work effectively with plant leadership teams and international stakeholders. - Excellent organizational, communication, and prioritization skills. - Strong analytical thinking with the ability to translate data into actionable plans. - Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to perform under pressure. - High level of autonomy, adaptability, and decision-making capability. Why Join This Opportunity? - Work in a highly international environment supporting multiple manufacturing plants across Europe. - Gain exposure to strategic procurement and supplier negotiations at a global level. - Be part of a fast-paced and complex industrial environment where your impact is visible. - Collaborate with senior stakeholders and procurement leaders across Schneider Electric. - Contribute directly to business performance, competitiveness, and supply chain resilience. Additional Information - International exposure with regular interaction across several European countries. - Frequent supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing activities. - Business travel required: approximately 10% to 20% of working time. - Experience in an international manufacturing environment is highly valued. - Ideal candidate profile includes 3 to 5 years of procurement experience, particularly in supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing. - French language skills are considered a strong advantage. What will you get? 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. 🏝 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. We take care of you!: 📱 With access to the health and wellness platform Wellwo, you and up to 5 people of your choice can enjoy virtual medical care and 24/7 psychological support, as well as access to nutrition counseling, fitness classes, and more! 🏄♂️ From dance classes to booking a hotel spa, we offer an agreement with AJ by Gympass so you can access a network of thousands of gyms and sports centers to keep your body active in the way you like best. 🩺 Your well-being is our priority. You will have medical service at your workplace for close attention to any medical needs. We empower you!: 🎯 With Career Hub, our AI-driven professional development platform, you can connect with job opportunities, projects, and mentors at Schneider Electric globally. 🤑 We offer you the opportunity to be a shareholder of Schneider Electric and share in our achievements with our stock ownership program. 🙌 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-subsidized volunteer programs to contribute to our community and have a positive impact on your environment. Why Schneider Electric? 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. Disclaimer 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. 🚀💪 Local Benefits (Spanish): En Schneider, creemos que cada empleado es un talento que merece igualdad de oportunidades. Esto significa que tú importas. Cada persona necesita sentirse valorada, apoyada y tratada de manera justa para hacer su mejor trabajo. Nuestro Total Rewards es nuestra forma de decir: “Te vemos. Te valoramos”. Es más que salario y beneficios: es una inversión significativa en ti. Está diseñado para que puedas rendir, crecer, sentirte seguro y elevar tu potencial para destacar como un generador de impacto. Schneider Electric está ahí cuando más lo necesitas Nuestro paquete de Total Rewards describe todos los beneficios y el apoyo que disfrutarás como parte del equipo de Schneider Electric: Cuida de ti y de tu familia. Nos aseguramos de que te sientas seguro con beneficios que ayudan a que tú y tu familia prosperen: seguro de salud y de vida, tiempo libre remunerado, licencias parentales y de cuidado, opciones de trabajo flexible, apoyo para enfermedades crónicas y asesoramiento confidencial para los desafíos de la vida. Invierte y planifica tu futuro. Te ayudamos a planificar e invertir en el futuro con una compensación competitiva y programas: tu salario base, incentivos a corto plazo o incentivos de ventas, oportunidades de poseer acciones de la empresa y planes de ahorro para la jubilación. Desarrolla tus habilidades y tu carrera. Nos comprometemos a ayudarte a crecer con conversaciones continuas de desempeño y desarrollo, Senior Talent Program, oportunidades de carrera globales, acceso a nuestro Schneider Career Hub para nuevas posiciones, proyectos y mentores, y plataformas de aprendizaje como Coursera para dotarte de habilidades para hoy y mañana. Colabora en el lugar de trabajo. Fomentamos el trabajo en equipo a través de oportunidades de proyectos en el Schneider Career Hub, formas inteligentes de colaborar, celebrando las contribuciones mediante un programa de reconocimiento, compartiendo tu voz en nuestra encuesta de compromiso y promoviendo un entorno laboral inclusivo y cercano. Apoya a tu comunidad. Marcamos la diferencia en tu comunidad con licencias para voluntariado, programas a través de la Schneider Electric Foundation e iniciativas que apoyan la educación juvenil. (External) Spanish Company Boiler Plate: Buscando causar un IMPACTO con tu carrera? Al considerar unirte a un nuevo equipo, la cultura es importante. En Schneider Electric, nuestros valores y comportamientos son la base para crear una cultura de excelencia que apoya el éxito empresarial. Creemos que nuestros valores IMPACT – Inclusión, Maestría, Propósito, Acción, Curiosidad, Trabajo en Equipo – comienzan con nosotros. IMPACT también es tu invitación para unirte a Schneider Electric, donde puedes contribuir a convertir la ambición de sostenibilidad en acciones, sin importar el papel que desempeñes. Es un llamado para conectar tu carrera con la ambición de lograr un mundo más resiliente, eficiente y sostenible. Estamos buscando IMPACT Makers; personas excepcionales que convierten las ambiciones de sostenibilidad en acciones en el cruce de la automatización, la electrificación y la digitalización. Creemos que todos tienen el potencial para ser un IMPACT Maker y los celebramos todos los días. ¡Conviértete en un IMPACT Maker en Schneider Electric – ¡inscríbete hoy! Ingresos mundiales de 40 millones de euros +9% de crecimiento orgánico 150 000 empleados en más de 100 países Para ser considerado como candidato para nuestras posiciones debes enviar tu solicitud en línea. Esta posición permanecerá abierta hasta que se complete el proceso de selección. Schneider Electric aspira a ser la empresa más inclusiva y solidaria del mundo, ofreciendo oportunidades equitativas a todos, en todas partes, y garantizando que todos los empleados se sientan valorados de forma única y seguros para aportar lo mejor de sí mismos. Reflejamos la diversidad de las comunidades en las que operamos y "aceptamos lo diferente" como uno de nuestros valores fundamentales. Creemos que nuestras diferencias nos hacen más fuertes como empresa y como individuos, y nos comprometemos a defender la inclusión en todo lo que hacemos. En Schneider Electric, mantenemos los más altos estándares de ética y cumplimiento, y creemos que la confianza es un valor fundamental. Nuestra Carta de Confianza es nuestro Código de Conducta y demuestra nuestro compromiso con la ética, la seguridad, la sostenibilidad, la calidad y la ciberseguridad, respaldando todos los aspectos de nuestro negocio y nuestra disposición para actuar y responder con respeto y buena fe a todos nuestros grupos de interés. Puede obtener más información sobre nuestra Carta de Confianza aquí. Schneider Electric es un Empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades. Nuestra política es proporcionar igualdad de oportunidades en el empleo y el avance en áreas de reclutamiento, contratación, capacitación, transferencia y promoción a todas las personas calificadas, independientemente de raza, religión, color, género, discapacidad, origen nacional, ascendencia, edad, estado militar, orientación sexual, estado civil o cualquier otra característica o conducta legalmente protegida.
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