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About the Role Join a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment where the agility of a small company meets the strength and global reach of Schneider Electric. As a Category Buyer, you will be responsible for securing the best Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) conditions for a portfolio of components supplied to multiple Universal Enclosures manufacturing plants across Europe. Working within an international procurement organization, you will play a key role in supplier management, strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and business continuity.

You will be part of a collaborative team of 10 procurement professionals, contributing to Schneider Electric's purchasing strategy and supplier performance objectives. Drive supplier consolidation plans while mitigating business and supply chain risks. Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives, including Value Engineering (QVE) and Change of Source (COS) projects.

Ensure achievement of annual productivity and procurement performance targets. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Marketing, R&D;, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams. Support strategic supplier initiatives and procurement transformation projects.

Contribute to procurement tools and databases by ensuring data accuracy and availability.

Supplier Leadership: When acting as a Schneider Supplier Leader (SSL),



lead global supplier strategies, including: Global negotiations; Supplier performance improvement plans. Master's Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field with at least 3 years of purchasing experience. Alternatively, an Engineering degree combined with procurement experience.

Languages Fluent

English (mandatory). Spanish (mandatory). French is highly desirable.

Purchasing expertise including: Cost analysis, Market analysis, Supplier performance management, Advanced Excel and analytical skills. Knowledge of procurement digital tools and platforms (RPA, e-Sourcing, SRM, SupplierOn, Prism, Tableau, etc.). Understanding of contract management, legal frameworks, and risk assessment.

Financial acumen and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis. Knowledge of Quality and Supply Chain processes. Strong analytical thinking with the ability to translate data into actionable plans. Gain exposure to strategic procurement and supplier negotiations at a global level.

Be part of a fast-paced and complex industrial environment where your impact is visible. Collaborate with senior stakeholders and procurement leaders across Schneider Electric. Contribute directly to business performance, competitiveness, and supply chain resilience.

Ideal candidate profile includes 3 to 5 years of procurement experience, particularly in supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing. French language skills are considered a strong advantage. Celebrate holidays your way!

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Holidays,



you can exchange holidays for other days that better suit your plans and personal preferences. Need additional time to explore new experiences or focus on personal projects? With the Sabbatical Pack, you can request up to 2 months of extra leave (unpaid).

Our Global Family Leave

Policy provides flexible paid conditions for when you need it most, whether you're about to be a parent, need time to overcome a loss, or to care for a loved one. With access to the health and wellness platform Wellwo, you and up to 5 people of your choice can enjoy virtual medical care and 24/7 psychological support, as well as access to nutrition counseling, fitness classes, and more! From dance classes to booking a hotel spa, we offer an agreement with AJ by Gympass so you can access a network of thousands of gyms and sports centers to keep your body active in the way you like best.

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Hub, our AI-driven professional development platform, you can connect with job opportunities, projects, and mentors at Schneider Electric globally.

Adaptable Remuneration Plan: choose from a variety of options, such as health insurance, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, transportation vouchers, training, and more. Access to an online store of Schneider Electric products with exclusive prices and super discounts. Our flexible work models ensure a balance between family and work life, fostering personal growth, performance, and cooperation.

Compensation Competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans for your future. Team & Culture We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace. 40 billion general revenue+9% organic growth150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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