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Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Category Buyer to join our Packaging procurement team in Europe. In this role, you will be responsible for managing tail suppliers, supporting our transition to green packaging solutions, and ensuring efficient supplier management across our European operations.
Key Responsibilities:
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- Manage the day to day procurement activities with packaging service provider
Tail Supplier Management:
- Negotiate and manage contracts with tail suppliers for packaging materials.
- Analyze supplier offers, conduct market research, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Perform comprehensive market analyses to ensure competitive pricing and terms.
Green Packaging Transition Support:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the implementation of sustainable packaging solutions.
- Identify and evaluate potential green packaging suppliers, analyzing their offerings and environmental impact.
- Support the development and execution of strategies to transition towards sustainable packaging materials.
Supplier Onboarding and BATNA Management:
- Facilitate the onboarding process of a new supplier, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Manage the ramp-up of a BATNA supplier, ensuring a smooth transition and contingency planning.
Invoice and Price Management:
- Handle invoice and pricing disputes, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate pricing data and ensure timely updates across European plants.
- Conduct regular price audits and reconciliations to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
Reporting:
- Manage our performance measure system and make sure it's up to date
- Be ready for ad-hoc reporting, weekly, monthly, quarterly
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience as a buyer or purchaser
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong negotiation and communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with sustainable practices or packaging (preferred)
- Ability to navigate in complex, cross functional environment
- Fluency in English
- Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain valuable experience in category management, procurement, and supplier relations within the packaging industry. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced professionals and contribute to our company's sustainability goals.
What we offer:
- Life and Health insurance packages (Medicover White Spring)
- Cafeteria allowance
- Home Office allowances
- Yearly bonus
- Global Family Leave
- Flexible and hybrid working model
- WESOP (World Employee Share Ownership Plan) to become a shareholder in the company
- Engagement groups within the company: participate and/or organize activities/events for your colleagues - either a tree planting, a power plant visit, or a bake sale to support a charity... the sky is the limit!
- Working at one of the most sustainable corporations in the world
- International, diverse environment and a company culture that encourages raising questions and ideas - to make an impact
- Real future career building opportunities locally & globally
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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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