Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

The role of the Buyer is to manage relationships/negotiation with suppliers, pilot the utilization of supplier panel in programs and series production during sourcing, and ensure supplier performance. Timely procurement and on-time delivery performance for assigned commodities/supplier with annual spend of $8 million. Leads the activities that support production needs impacted by vendor performance with minimal impact to inventory position. Leads negotiation of strategic agreements with vendor for stocking and pricing agreements. Assesses vendor performance and leads vendor improvement activities to reduce risks to production and ensure Motivair's Terms and Conditions of Purchase are upheld. Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations. Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, operations, engineering and quality. Ability to comprehend, understand Engineering Data and assess required flow downs to vendors. Ability to comprehend, understand Customer commercial data and assess required flow downs to vendors. Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Experience understanding technical data. Demonstrate contract negotiation with savings. Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint Negotiation Skills Vendor relationship management Understanding of the Procurement lifecycle Understanding of Procurement Compliance activities Attention to detail and project management skills. Office environment working primarily at a desk on a computer. Bachelor's degree in supply chain or engineering 5+ years of progressive build to print/subcontracts/procurement experience or total of 10 years of relevant experience Preferred experience in an electrical commodity CPIM certification

Join a team that champions collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning Gain visibility through strategic procurement projects that shape organizational success Access career development programs, training, and mentorship to accelerate your growth Enjoy flexible work options designed to support your personal and professional well-being Bring your procurement expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you apply today!

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.

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. You 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.

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