Who we are? Join an organization that is agile, moves at the speed of change and is positive in its approach to finding solutions that improve our lives. We are passionate about our customers; our people; our business and our technology. At Schneider Electric we are dedicated to supplying innovative and customer centric products over the world. The Project Purchasing Leader is part of a product development project team and works closely with the different members within the Offer Creation Process (OCP) and/or the Brand Labeling Management Process (BLMP). This role is key to the coordination of purchasing activities between Global Supply Chain and the business units with a focus on growth and meeting technical challenges through innovation. Key responsibilities: • Contribute to Make/Buy and Design/Buy analysis in order to have early supplier involvement on projects. Bring supplier market knowledge through co-development & innovation. • Ensure RFQ, cost finalization, sample development, part approval in close coordination with project team while securing parts procurement for prototype, pilot & mass production as per target dates. • De-risk supply chain by providing inputs to CSRM to achieve multi-sourcing target and by performing SRiM • Ensure that category choices fit with project needs and deploy regional and global category strategy within the project. Challenge & Influence SOC when required. • Dare to disrupt by bring supplier market knowledge and innovation into projects. • Take responsibility for negotiation of all purchasing terms and conditions with suppliers including contracts for strategic parts and components; • Ensure timely parts & tools development with existing or new suppliers per capacity / capability analysis through process audits & frequent supplier visits. • Proactively resolve critical issues on regular basis without affecting manufacturing / production operations. KPI: Act like owner to - • • Achieve cost reduction at every stage gate to bring market competitiveness to product • Launch product within TTM schedule and with right quality through flawless execution of PMP/PEP/BLMP process • Meet multi-sourcing and SOC targets given by line of business • Adopt supplier innovation Must have: • Education: Bachelor electrical/electronic engineering. Master’s degree in engineering or MBA would be added advantage • 15+ years’ experience in electronics Procurement / Sourcing / component engineering / Electronics hardware design / Electronics industrial engineering. • Knowledge of mechanical part manufacturing (molding, stamping) & printed/packing parts would be added advantage • Experience in sourcing of electronic/electrical parts, product cost management, reverse auction, should costing & VA/VE activities • Experienced working with cross functional teams Good to have: • Knowledge of outsourcing design, co-development, brand labelling & software purchasing • Knowledge of purchasing legal agreements Soft skills: • Fluent in English and multi-cultural experience • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Possesses good interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills • Ability to perform under pressure and high-matrix organization structure • Flair for making decision with 70% of information • Result oriented, resourceful and aggressive to drive continuous improvement. Everything we do is dedicated to supporting of our people to deliver a supreme customer experience for a large and demanding population of customers, stakeholders and partners. What are you waiting for? Apply today!