oilandgas.org.uk
Senior Buyer North America Logistics
oilandgas.org.uk, Nashville, Tennessee, United States,
Schneider Electric has an opportunity for an Indirect Procurement Senior Buyer for Logistics located in our North American Supply Chain headquarters at the Nashville Hub in Franklin, TN.
Do you have a passion for logistics, indirect purchasing and solving complex business challenges? Schneider Electric's Indirect Procurement team tackles fundamental business issues such as controlling costs, managing risk and improving service - every day. Indirect Purchasing (non-production) expenditures account for nearly one quarter of total company revenue, of which Logistics is the top spend and criticality. Our Schneider Electric Indirect Procurement Logistics team currently procures and manages over $350M in annual North American transportation & warehousing spend.
What do you get to do in this position?
Develop and execute procurement strategies for our Logistics Operations teamCollaborate with key stakeholders in Logistics, Finance, and related Supply Chain functionsDrive improvements in service and reduce inventory for an optimal logistics experienceLead negotiation roadmaps using a collaborative project management approachOversee commercial relationships with third-party suppliers and track key performance indicatorsSupport leadership communications and contribute to year-over-year savings through negotiationsResponsible for year-over-year savings through transportation and warehousing negotiations, including calculating and coordinating inputs for realized savingsSupport logistics procurement digitization initiatives, and promote simplicity and speed in all undertakingsReports to the Regional Commodity Manager - AMERICAS Logistics
QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or Operations with 10+ years of progressive experienceExhibited North American procurement leadership experience in scope exceeding over $100M in annual spendExhibited North American procurement leadership experience in a large subset of following varied modes of supply chain transport and warehousing support currently utilized by Schneider Electric:Full truckloadLess-than-truckload (LTL)Fleet truckload managementFlatbed truckloadIntermodalExpediteWhite glove project deliveryDomestic parcel & airSeaport dray to destinationMX & CAN cross-border operationCustoms brokerageThird-party logistics (3PL) warehousingLead transport provider (LTP) servicesSuperior negotiating skills and experience working in a strategic and logistics operational environmentFamiliar with Procurement tools
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy 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.
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Do you have a passion for logistics, indirect purchasing and solving complex business challenges? Schneider Electric's Indirect Procurement team tackles fundamental business issues such as controlling costs, managing risk and improving service - every day. Indirect Purchasing (non-production) expenditures account for nearly one quarter of total company revenue, of which Logistics is the top spend and criticality. Our Schneider Electric Indirect Procurement Logistics team currently procures and manages over $350M in annual North American transportation & warehousing spend.
What do you get to do in this position?
Develop and execute procurement strategies for our Logistics Operations teamCollaborate with key stakeholders in Logistics, Finance, and related Supply Chain functionsDrive improvements in service and reduce inventory for an optimal logistics experienceLead negotiation roadmaps using a collaborative project management approachOversee commercial relationships with third-party suppliers and track key performance indicatorsSupport leadership communications and contribute to year-over-year savings through negotiationsResponsible for year-over-year savings through transportation and warehousing negotiations, including calculating and coordinating inputs for realized savingsSupport logistics procurement digitization initiatives, and promote simplicity and speed in all undertakingsReports to the Regional Commodity Manager - AMERICAS Logistics
QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or Operations with 10+ years of progressive experienceExhibited North American procurement leadership experience in scope exceeding over $100M in annual spendExhibited North American procurement leadership experience in a large subset of following varied modes of supply chain transport and warehousing support currently utilized by Schneider Electric:Full truckloadLess-than-truckload (LTL)Fleet truckload managementFlatbed truckloadIntermodalExpediteWhite glove project deliveryDomestic parcel & airSeaport dray to destinationMX & CAN cross-border operationCustoms brokerageThird-party logistics (3PL) warehousingLead transport provider (LTP) servicesSuperior negotiating skills and experience working in a strategic and logistics operational environmentFamiliar with Procurement tools
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy 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.
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