Global Supplier Management Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Strategic Supplier Leader (SSL) is a cornerstone of Schneider Electric's Modular Data Center (MDC) Procurement organization, serving as the single point of accountability for the end-to-end supplier relationship across Enclosures and turnkey Modular Data Center categories in North America.

This is not a transactional role.

The SSL operates at the intersection of strategy and execution - acting as Schneider Electric's senior voice in front of strategic suppliers, orchestrating C-level partnerships, driving commercial performance, and unlocking value beyond price.

Reporting directly to the Procurement Director, MDC, this role carries a portfolio exceeding $200M in spend and significant influence over Schneider Electric's ability to scale its Data Center business.

The ideal candidate brings a rare combination: the operational rigor of a category buyer and the executive presence of a strategic relationship manager.

You are as comfortable leading a supplier business review as you are challenging cost models or negotiating a long-term supply agreement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Supplier Relationship Management


* Serve as Schneider Electric's primary relationship owner for strategic suppliers in the MDC categories - the "One Voice" in front of supplier leadership, including C-suite.


* Lead structured Business Reviews to monitor performance, align roadmaps, and reinforce strategic commitments.


* Define and execute multi-year value proposals with suppliers - covering growth, innovation, outsourcing opportunities, and business expansion across North America.


* Communicate supplier strategy internally across BUs, Operations, and cross-functional stakeholders; act as the connective tissue between external partners and internal teams.


* Manage escalations and act as point of resolution for critical supply issues that require senior-level intervention.

Commercial Negotiation & Category Execution


* Lead and close complex negotiations - MSAs, LTSAs, pricing frameworks - balancing cost competitiveness with long-term partnership quality.


* Coordinate and oversee RFQ processes executed by category buyers / tendering team for suppliers in scope; validate business awards in alignment with Category Manager.


* Drive cost transparency through rigorous cost modeling; challenge specifications and influence make/buy decisions in collaboration with Engineering and Finance.


* Ensure accurate, timely management of commercial parameters (payment terms, Incoterms, currency) in ERP systems.

Productivity & Value Creation


* Build and actively manage a productivity pipeline through multiple levers:


* Negotiations and contractual improvements


* Quality Value Engineering (QVE)


* Change of Supplier (CoS) initiatives


* Process and logistics optimization


* Collaborate with Engineering, Tendering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to identify and validate savings opportunit...