Procurement specialist

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We are seeking a Procurement specialist to join the Schneider Electric team. The Plant specializes in Standard & Engineering to Order (ETO) solutions within the Secure Power Division, focusing primarily on prefabricated data centers and power modules for the Data Center sector.

The ideal candidate:

Primary Responsibility of the role includes (but is not limited to

•  Maintenance of MRP system including PO creation, rescheduling and expediting.
• Coordinate on time delivery of material from suppliers.
•       Provide input to LOB management on overall supplier performance and make recommendations on appropriate corrective actions where applicable and when needed.
•      Procure material to meet customer requirements at an optimal cost.            
•       Maintain Inventory level, address components shortfall and support the product evolution.            
•           Administrate business transactions with suppliers including placing purchase orders, scheduling supplier deliveries. reconciling purchase price variances, obtaining return goods authorization reconciling discrepant invoices and order confirmation variances.           
•       Obtain supplier quotations as needed - Notify suppliers of engineering changes to drawings and specifications.
•       Support the phase out/in of product; to avoid obsolete inventory and ensure new product availability.           
•       Provide management with price change and supplier status reports - Provide suppliers with open order information.
•       Drive supplier transitions and localization strategies in alignment with business priorities.
•       Re-view and map the tier 1 & tier 2 supply planning are meeting the scheduled business requirement.
•       Consolidate project data into formal documentation, ensuring all localization efforts are well-tracked and transparent.
•       Regularly present project progress and results to Managers

 Requirements:

•      Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
•      3+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles, preferably in manufacturing or modular construction.
•          Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP or equivalent) and Microsoft Excel.
•      Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
•      Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment with cross-functional teams.

3+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles, preferably in manufacturing or modular construction.