Solution & SO Supply Chain Senior Expert

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Your Mission

Reporting to KSA / GUlf Solution Supply Chain Leader in the Global Customer Projects Division & Service Operation as a Solution Purchaser Senior Expert for projects, you will be responsible Manage entire purchasing process OG (Outside Group) from supplier sourcing up till purchase order good execution.

Within Customer Project Execution center, support Tender and Execution operational teams in supply management on a portfolio of critical multi-business projects.

Act as project team member, measuring is Return on Investment (RoI) project wise.

Scope & Environment:

You'll be located in Saudi Arabia supporting SE Global Customer Projects and Service Operation Business, that is present in nearly all countries where Schneider Electric operates in the region.

Our aim is to be the first in-class solutions provider covering all Geographies.

You'll have a chance to work on a wide range of projects that have a meaning purpose towards sustainability & efficiency.

You'll get to be part of a highly diversified team from all over the globe, where we share knowledge, experience & best practices.

Your Role - Magic happens when you bring great people together!


* Issue requests for proposal (RFP /RFQ) to suppliers and conduct negotiations with suppliers to ensure the best ratio quality/time/cost.


* Improve supplier performance during the whole cycle of life, including management of the continuous quality improvement and delivery performance.


* Evaluate breakdown of costs of purchases by using all tools and methods for cost evaluation.


* Write a contract with a supplier ensuring specification's respect and an adequate level of risk.


* Secure a professional negotiation with the short-listed vendors/ sub-contractors including securing back-to-back conditions with the head contract.


* Responsible for the supplier award and the criteria for selection


* Responsible for securing that the vendors awarded has been through the correct qualification process.


* Be a true partner to the project team in execution and act on escalations concerning the subcontractors, unsettled claims and variation orders.


* Deploy levers in the supply chain and procurement process to enhance overall competitiveness.


* Define the specific purchasing strategy for the project, focusing on high stake / high risk commodities, continuously prioritizing tasks based on project time schedule


* Secure the supplier selection, being involved from the tendering of the project to the cash collection, integrating all spec aspects (cost, lead-time, tech...