Category Buyer

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Category Buyer located in our Nashville, TN location or Lexington, KY. What do you get to do in this position? As a Category Buyer, you are responsible to ensure the best Quality, Cost and Delivery Conditions for suppliers. Aligned with the Corporate Strategy, you are in charge to implement the best terms and conditions with suppliers to achieve on a sustainable basis, the targets allocated to the team and the Purchasing Department (Yearly Cost Reductions, Supplier’s Quality & Delivery performances). Be the representative/voice for Schneider Electric to the suppliers in your category Ensure category is meeting business needs with its suppliers and conducting business reviews with suppliers to communicate the needs and performance Manage the Request for Quotations and supplier selection in consistency with the commodity strategy Lead business risk evaluations in your category and devise a strategy to remove risk. Including but not limited to financial risk, capacity constraints, and long lead times Execute the supplier strategy by understanding multiple business unit needs and translating that to supply that meet Schneider’s needs Include but not limited to securing growth, improving margins (pay terms, inventory, part price), rebalancing, ensuring quality, and delivery performance Identify/implement technical productivities (QVE), Supplier Change (COS) while collaborating cross functionally with internal teams to move quickly and with accuracy Lead a global approach of category ownership including but not limited to negotiation, should Cost, and lean initiatives for allocated suppliers Contribute to the purchasing database/tools updates by providing necessary information to commodity managers / supplier leaders/ purchasing assistant Be the first escalation level for supplier crisis management Communicate Supplier strategy internally Travel expectations of 10% within US mainly What will be the qualifications that will make you successful in this role? Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, engineering or related field Experience with fabricated components category 8+ years of proven experience as category manager or similar role Solid knowledge of category management, marketing, and sales principles Supplier relationship management Strategic planning and global sourcing Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 117,600 - USD 176,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you. Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points) dental vision basic life insurance Benefit Bucks flexible work arrangements paid family leaves well-being programs 12 holidays per year 15 days of paid time off per year Invest and Plan Your Future. competitive pay incentives company share ownership 401(k) with match Grow Your Skills and Career. global opportunities the Schneider Career Hub learning platforms like Coursera Team Up in the Workplace. collaboration recognition sharing your voice inclusive workplace Support Your Community. volunteer leave programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation youth education initiatives military leave benefits Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – €40 billion global revenue +9% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. 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