Buyer/ Planner

Job description

Schneider Electric™creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 144,000 employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations.Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment: https://youtu.be/NlLJMv1Y7Hk .

Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.

What do you get to do in this position?
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Responsibilities

· Review Open Order Report with suppliers and prioritize based on plant requirements
· Effective communication to internal customers regarding potential supply flow issues
· Responsible for purchase ordering flow to ensure the deliveries meet production requirements
· Proactively monitor and resolve potential material misses and track, expedite and micro-manage critical orders, resolve quality issues
· Responsible for resolving invoice discrepancies in conjunction with payables
· Responsible for maintaining Purchasing databases to ensure integrity of system data
· Participate in regular operations meeting – SIM (Short Interval Management)
· Maintain and enhance relationships with suppliers and contribute to the competitiveness of business by optimizing purchases
· Use Purchasing Tools to analyze, evaluate supplier performance KPI's & work with suppliers for improvements as necessary
· Support the deployment of corporate commodity strategies and contribute to Productivity saving and Rebalancing initiatives
· Participate in supplier selection and qualification; negotiate and manage contracts with local/specific suppliers as necessary
· Follow up on obtain credit notes related to quality issues
· Inventory Control
· Analyze price or quantity discrepancies and take actions on root cause.
· Assist Material Productivity Lead (MPL).
· Active in plant Schneider Production System (SPS) processes and maintain compliance with SPS requirements as assigned.

Qualifications

This job might be for you if You fit the following Requirements:

· Minimum two years of experience in Direct Purchasing

· Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or supply chain management

· Advanced skills with MS Office with particular focus on Excel and Access

· Experience using SAP or ERP`s

If our recruiting team determines your background may be a good match for this position, we'll contact you directly regarding the next steps in the process.

We seek out and reward people for being straightforward, open, passionate, effective and challenging the status quo. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome people as they are, creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

This job might be for you if:

·  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain or Business from a top University
·  Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience
·  Strong purchasing / strategic sourcing background with proven successes in developing and implementing purchasing plans.
·  Self-driven / motivated individual
·  Project management experience leading cross functional project teams
·  Experience in a stakeholder service role such as category management, sales or supply chain
·  Relevant work experience related to procurement and business operations, supply chain, synergy analysis, cost assessments and/or operational restructuring
·  Superior negotiating skills and experience in working in a strategic environment
·  Experience performing complex analysis assignments
·  Strong leadership skills: collaboration, communication, influence, drive for results, effective planning / prioritization, project management
·  Strong verbal / presentation and written communications skills working in a complex organization

We seek out and reward people for being straightforward, open, passionate, effective and challenging the status quo. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome people as they are, creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company. We're looking for people with a passion for success — on the job and beyond. See what our people have to say about working for Schneider Electric: https://youtu.be/6D2Av1uUrzY .

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

It is the policy of Schneider Electric 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.

Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.