We are currently seeking an Indirect Procurement Business Partner for the UK&Ireland Zone located in Telford, Coventry, Leeds or Scarborough. The role is within Indirect Procurement organization and will be accountable for working with our key and strategic suppliers, implementing change management initiatives to secure high stakeholder satisfaction, ensuring a competitive advantage to Schneider Electric.
The ideal candidate will have a proven purchasing and change management background, successful project management skills with outstanding results evidencing strategic impact, and high stakeholder satisfaction in the organization. This role will report to Indirect Procurement Cluster Manager of the UK&Ireland Zone.
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The role will start as soon as the right candidate has been found and the position is on a permanent basis.
What will you do:
- The overall objectives consist of reaching the savings target for the zone through project management initiatives. There is a purchasing operating plan outlined, and you will be expected to deliver those projects and identify new initiatives which will boost the productivity performance for UK&Ireland Zone.
- Collaborate with regional commodity managers, to ensure solutions to be implemented are in line with corporate strategy.
- Ensure any complaints arising from stakeholders are dealt with effectively and develop/monitor supplier development plans as necessary.
- Report progress of the country performance, achievements and roadblocks to Indirect Procurement Cluster Manager + Zone CFO
- Lead organization evolution in collaboration with the business transformation projects.
What do we offer you?
This is a great opportunity to join Schneider Electric and power your career! You will be joining an international, dynamic, and responsible company, with an enviable reputation in the market. Schneider fosters the development of all its' people around the world. Every day, we empower employees to achieve more and experience exciting careers. We offer you the support of an experienced team in an international context with further career progression opportunities.
When you work for Schneider Electric you work for a company focused on its people. We are proud to promote diversity, inclusion, people development and work-life integration!
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Please submit your application soonest. We will fulfill the position as soon as the suitable candidate has been found.
Contact persons
If you have questions regarding this position, please call Hiring manager Rene Joa at +49 17 367 111 96.
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What will help you to be successful in this role:
- Experienced in working within Indirect Procurement Supply Chain process from Tendering, Negotiation, Supplier Selection Criteria, Contract Award and Implementation
- Knowledge of Procure to Pay systems such as Coupa, SAP, and SSP-SRM supplier portals.
- Understanding of Principles of Responsibility, Antibribery and Ethics.
- Experience working in a global project/matrix organization with cross cultural experience is highly desired
- English communication skills, written and oral. Your ability to create a strong Network within and outside your Geographical area of responsibility will be key.
- Preferable qualification but not mandatory a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business in related field
- Professional, results and solutions orientated with a solid digital acumen
- Proven track record of successful Procurement Leadership and/or Transformation leadership
- Self-driven individual with excellent communication and collaboration skills
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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Why us?
At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.
We believe in e mpowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.
We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.
If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.
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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled
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