Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

Sponsorship is not included for this role: we are not able to consider anyone who is on a current work visa or who will require a work visa in the future.The Oxford, OH plant has an outstanding opportunity for a passionate individual to assume the role of Upstream Supply Chain Buyer. You will be primarily accountable for managing supplier contacts, backlog replenishment, and ensuring a continuous flow of material into the facility.Ensure continuous flow of incoming raw material, components, and sub-assemblies.• Manage supplier contacts and networks through the purchasing database (Supply Side Platform Portal)• Manage the replenishment backlog (creation and rescheduling of purchase orders)• Coordinate Open Purchase Order Management and/or Order scheduling.• Manage the upstream backorder portfolio, component shortages, and micromanage to insure the availability of material• Monitor and improve the supplier’s performance through established KPIs. Take daily action regarding material requirements planning (MRP) messages & escalate when issues are repeated• Actively participate in continuous improvement and short interval management (SIM)Who will you report to?Supply Chain Planning ManagerWhat qualifications will make you successful?• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations or related degree preferred, not required. Equivalent experience and skills can be substituted for education• 3+ years of experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain in a manufacturing environment • Proficient in SAP (preferred) and/or other ERP systems • Proficient with using computers and advanced knowledge with applications (strong excel)• Strong drive and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.• Ready to drive supply chain excellence? 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. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form.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.40 billion global revenue+9% organic growth150 000+ employees in 100+ countriesYou must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.