Supply Chain Project Manager

Project Manager - Supply Chain Deployment

Schneider Electric: Empowering Innovation, Driving Excellence

At Schneider Electric, we believe in empowering our people and fostering career growth.

If you're passionate about supply chain deployment and localization, this is your chance to make an impact!

What Will You Do in This Role?

We are looking for a Localization Project Manager to drive strategic cost reduction initiatives through supply chain deployment, localization, and supplier development.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in localization, project management, and procurement, with potential career growth toward becoming a Program Manager, Localization Leader, or Procurement Leader.

As a Localization Project Manager, you will:


* Lead localization initiatives to relocate all kind of part categories to North America (NAM) or low-cost countries, ensuring alignment with cost reduction and supply chain strategies.


* Manage QVE (Quality Value Engineering) and COS (Change of Supplier) projects within the North American Strategic Projects Team.


* Develop and execute deployment action plans for each component, ensuring technical feasibility, supplier readiness, and cost-effectiveness.


* Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to validate supplier capabilities and drive efficient project execution.


* Consolidate project data into formal documentation, ensuring all localization efforts are well-tracked and transparent.


* Regularly present project progress and results to Senior Managers, Directors, and VPs.

Key Responsibilities


* Supply Chain Deployment: Drive supplier transitions and localization strategies in alignment with business priorities.


* Cost Analysis & Savings: Conduct cost breakdown analysis, define target pricing, and lead negotiation process with suppliers across diverse commodities (Plastics, Casting, Sheet Metal, Fasteners, Packaging, Raw Materials, etc.).


* Supplier Selection & Collaboration: Work closely with Commodity Managers to identify and qualify suppliers that meet technical feasibility, Quality and financial objectives.


* Technical Feasibility & Engineering Support: Engage with Engineering Teams to evaluate supplier capabilities, material compatibility, and manufacturing feasibility.


* Project Leadership: Manage project timelines, risk assessments, and stakeholder communications, ensuring smooth execution, coordinating cross functional contributors

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?



* Bachelor's degree in engineering or business or related field


* At least 4 years of experience in Project Management, Procurement, and/or Supply Chain.


* Strong communication skills.

Synthetic and efficient communication


* Self-driven, proactive, and results-oriented, with the ability to lead through influence.


* Experience with part design, tolerances, and manufact...