Overview Senior Solution Buyer to lead purchasing strategy for a major program within Schneider Electric’s Europe Multisegment Solution center. You will drive supplier selection, cost reduction, and contract negotiations, while ensuring regulatory and safety standards. The role sits at the center of a high-impact, multi-technical project portfolio and requires close collaboration with engineering, quality, and project teams. This is an opportunity to shape long-term procurement strategy in a dynamic, sustainability-focused environment.
Compensaciones / Beneficioshealth and life insurancepaid time offparental and care leaveflexible work optionsopportunities to own company sharesretirement savings plans ResponsabilidadesDefine and deploy purchasing strategy for product and service families tied to the programDrive cost reduction through value engineering, supplier changes, and negotiationsManage strategic supplier relationships including contract negotiations and delivery termsEnsure regulatory,
contractual compliance with standards and customer requirementsParticipate in upstream project phases to embed purchasing strategy at design stageAssess and mitigate supply chain risks via audits and contingency plansContribute to purchasing database and KPI monitoring (cost, quality, deadlines, safety)Secure long-term external procurement through framework contracts and sustainable strategiesReport purchasing KPIs and supplier performance to management Requisitos principales5 to 8 years in strategic purchasing in a complex industrial environment (energy, oil & gas)Education: Bac+5 in Purchasing, Engineering, or equivalentMastery of ERP tools (SAP) and negotiation techniquesCost analysis, risk management, and contractualizationSpanish and English fluent; French optionalWillingness to travel up to 25%Experience with tendering and supplier relationship managementLeadership in a matrix environmentExcellent communication and project managementRigour and ethics/complianceSAP ERPNegotiation techniquesCost analysis and risk management