Sr. Manager Buyer FC Procurement

Join our dynamic Procurement team and make a significant impact on our organization's success! We're seeking a Senior Procurement Professional to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and build valuable supplier relationships.

What will you do:


* Lead end-to-end procurement activities across diverse categories, from supplier identification to contract management


* Negotiate pricing and terms for both direct and indirect operations, ensuring optimal value for the organization


* Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring and evaluating their performance


* Execute strategic sourcing initiatives and implement best practices in procurement processes


* Manage complex contract administration and ensure compliance with organizational policies

Key Responsibilities1.

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement


* Lead end-to-end procurement of mechanical components (sheet metal parts, castings, machined parts, plastic parts, enclosures, fabricated items, etc.).


* Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers aligned with Schneider Electric's global standards.


* Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize cost, lead time, and supply continuity.


* Conduct commercial negotiations, contract management, and long-term supplier agreements.


* Work closely with internal stakeholders (engineering, quality, manufacturing, planning) to fulfill procurement needs.

2.

Localization & Supplier Development


* Drive localization projects for imported mechanical components to strengthen regional supply chain and reduce dependency.


* Identify capable local suppliers and manage their technical, operational, and financial evaluation.


* Collaborate with engineering teams for component redesign or re-engineering to support localization.


* Facilitate Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives with suppliers.


* Monitor supplier performance and implement continuous improvement programs (cost, quality, delivery, sustainability).

3.

Cost & Risk Management


* Deliver annual cost reduction targets through negotiation, localization, VA/VE, and alternate sourcing.


* Conduct cost breakdown analysis and support should-cost modeling.


* Assess and mitigate supply chain risks by qualifying multiple sources and ensuring supplier redundancy.


* Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements.

4.

Quality & Compliance


* Ensure suppliers meet Schneider Electric quality norms, certifications, and sustainability requirements.


* Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE) for audits, PPAP, FAI, corrective actions, and continuous improvements.


* Ensure compliance with Schneider Electric's environmental, CSR, and ethical sourcing policies.

5.

Cross-Functional Collaboration


* Ensure strong alignment with R&D, Industrialization, Project Management, and Global Category teams.


* Support new product development (NPD) and new product introduction (NP...