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Schneider Electric

Outsourcing Director

Schneider Electric, Nashville, Tennessee, United States,


Job Description:

Schneider Electric has an excellent opportunity for a

Outsourcing Director

to join our team. This person will be responsible for the spend assigned and work with multiple key stakeholders to ensure the strategy defined responds to Group imperatives and business plans. In that respect, build long-term partnerships with strategic suppliers.

What will you do?

Define the most adapted procurement outsourcing strategy for the commodity, fitting SE needs and secure its execution within all SE entities in NAM region.

Develop and execute a robust risk management process for key components, linking market cost fluctuations to SE selling price decision making.

Secure the optimum performance of the commodity spend and suppliers in terms of Quality, Costs and Service to meet the needs of SE stakeholders and end customers.

Secure respect of “SE Principles of Responsibility” and SE ethics for all his/her team.

Enable partnership with suppliers, particularly regarding all the innovation subjects.

Convince & influence all actors inside Schneider on this Market, be THE contact for all the Business Units within the Region and Functions for sourcing of key components.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Electrical Engineering or other related function is required.

15+ years of experience managing Electrical and Electrical category.

Customer-orientation, but also willing and able to challenge stakeholders.

Strong Strategic Vision with strong execution power.

Strong track record to successfully lead global transformation.

Excellent Negotiating skills and experience working in a strategic environment.

Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo.

Superior communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate verbally and in written form, and to listen well to others.

Demonstrated ability to complete complex, cross-business projects in a multi-dimensional organizational structure.

Demonstrated ability to “sell” one’s ideas to others in a diverse, multicultural business environment.

A self-starter with a high degree of motivation who can work with minimal direct supervision.

Open personality that is naturally curious to learn yet very focused on essential activities as agreed with management.

We know skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

What's in it for me?

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

About Our Company:

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

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.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

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Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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