Regional Category Manager

What will you do?

Strategy:


* Perform needs analysis for different Schneider entities in all geographic zones and segment the category needs.


* Perform in the geographic zone market analysis / intelligence and identification of market trends that could affect the pricing and supply


* Identify and propose to the CFT list of Strategic suppliers for the geographic zones as per needs segmentation.


* Assess supplier risk (quality, bankruptcy, shortage)


* Contribute to the development and deployment of the global cost models, scoring models etc


* Drive dynamically the optimization of the supplier base


* Develop a short, medium, and long term strategy for the specific category (1,3,5-year strategy)


* Communicate strategy at executive levels in North America

Execution:


* Directly manage some Strategic suppliers and get involved in global negotiations with these suppliers.


* Support the other purchasers (OCP, regional) in their negotiations (tools, arguments)


* Support the implementation of productivity on QVE (Quality Value Engineering) and CoS (Change of Supplier) and identify new savings opportunities with the cross functional team


* Plan business reviews with Strategic suppliers located in the geographic zone and assign the task to the respective supplier leaders in that zone


* Follow up on supplier development and improvement action plans


* Deploy supplier development and improvement action plans


* Deploy supplier framework agreements with the Strategic suppliers located in their geographic zone


* Propose to the CFT evolution of the Supplier Orientation Chart based on the Evolution of the Category Strategy


* Lead qualification process for any new supplier linked to the category


* Coordinate continuous action plan with CFT to fight against creation of any new supplier out of your control

Performance Monitoring:


* Track the monthly Performance for the suppliers in his geographic zone (Quality, Service, Productivity)


* Handle most critical crisis with Strategic suppliers

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?


* Bachelor's degree in business administration, Mechanical/Industrial/Electronics Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field (Master's degree is a plus)


* Fluent in English (written and spoken)


* 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain


* Negotiation skills with key suppliers and Schneider executives


* Ability to work in a multicultural and cross-functional environment


* Project management experience preferred


* Knowledge of successful procurement supplier negotiations


* Familiarity with legal contracts and risk management preferred


* Proactive, results-oriented, and able to work under pressure


* Strong leadership, teamwork, and influencing skills


* Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills


* Ability to delive...