Plant Procurement Manager

About the role

The Plant Procurement Manager (PPM) role manages the relationships between the purchasing organization and the plant manufacturing operations. This is a critical role that ensures our plants are meeting their purchasing objectives.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the correct deployment of the general Purchasing Strategy of cost reduction initiatives in the cluster.
• Proposing, supporting, and leading cost reduction projects/ideas (Quality value engineering, Change of supplier, Negotiation) within your perimeter in consistency with the Purchasing strategy goals.
• Contributing to the correct purchasing database maintenance via the regular and constant update of corresponding data.
• Supporting the commodity management strategy for supplier consultation & selection including negotiating and managing contracts with local/specific suppliers (price, lead times, pay terms, inventory level, etc.).
• Supporting and/or leading all the activities related to the supply qualification system in the plant according to the responsibility matrix defined.
• Identifying, with the PSL (procurement sourcing leader), new actions to reach the targets in terms of productivity by lever.
• Ensuring the negotiation coverage of your plant(s) & their results.
• Providing support to the PSL (procurement sourcing leader) for the management of technical and supplier change actions (identification and progress) with the escalation process within the purchasing function and/or the plant.
• Monitoring & challenging the ODVC & other materials expenses.
• Being accountable, with the monthly reconciliation committee (PPM, financial controller, and PSL), for the consistency of productivity in designated tools.
• Taking part in the plant QBR (quarterly business review) and committing yourself to the Material Productivity Rolling Forecast.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or other relevant field is required.
• 5+ years of delivering great results in procurement.
• CPM or CPIM in procurement preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a desire to achieve more in your career.
• Ability to influence and convince cross-functionally to achieve organizational goals.
• Strong knowledge of negotiation processes, project leadership, and manufacturing processes.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to manage conflicting priorities.

Benefits

• Impactful role where your decisions shape plant efficiency and business success.
• Opportunity to lead procurement strategy and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supportive team culture that values expertise, collaboration, and professional development.
• Flexibility to manage your work and make meaningful contributions with autonomy.
• 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.
• 15 days of paid time off per year.
• Competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
• Development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
• Collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
• Volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

Pay

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. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.