Regional Category Manager - Fasteners / Surface Finishing (Europe)

What will you do? Strategy: Perform needs analysis for different Schneider businesses and segment the category needs. Perform in the geographic zone (Europe) market analysis / intelligence and identification of market trends that could affect the pricing, supply, geopolitical and other risks and other strategic subjects. Lead alignment of category strategy engaging all key stakeholders: Business Unit , Industrial Cluster, Offer Creation Process (OCP) Procurement, Quality, Supply Chain organizations, etc. Design category strategy for the region to meet needs and achieve objectives on continuous improvement (quality, cost/productivity, service, innovation, sustainability). Contribute to the development and deployment of the global cost models, scoring models, price indexes etc. Propose the evolution of the Supplier Orientation Chart (SOC) based on the evolution of the Category Strategy. Leverage other Regions for a global coordination and best practices sharing (i.e. Center Of Excellence -COE- participation when existing). Execution: Create the yearly negotiation roadmap in alignment with Category Pole Support Category Pole team in their negotiations based on market expertise (preparation of arguments, procurement tools utilization, etc.). Participates in key strategic negotiations and is a point of negotiation escalation on critical suppliers Create the Business Reviews roadmap in alignment with Category Pole. Provide general key messages on expectations and participates as considered relevant Take part in OCP steerco/interlocks to share updated SOC and validate supplier business allocation for new projects. Define the contractual strategy of the category (Master Service Agreement, Lending for Use Agreements, etc.) in alignment with Category Pole and support with strategic suppliers Propose the evolution of the SOC based on the evolution of the Category Strategy. Validate Change of Supplier (CoS) and dual sourcing projects in the category. Performance monitoring: Create the yearly negotiation roadmap in alignment with Category Pole Track the Performance for the category in his geographic zone (Quality, Service, Productivity, innovation, …) and the execution of key initiatives (increase of Master Service Agreement coverage, risk assessment and reduction, …). Drive compliance to Procurement Excellence System (PES) processes . Additional requirements Communicates and share category strategy and other useful information's with Category Buyers and Plant Procurement Managers on Category Strategy, evolution of needs, evolution of the market, evolution in the technical area, internal and external best practices. Animate the network of supplier leaders (i.e. Core Team Meetings) for the category in the geographic zone. Support the objective setting and performance assessment of the Supplier Leaders for the category in the geographic zone. Key Performance Indicators: Performance (Cost, Delivery, Quality) New economies/Mature economies Sourcing ratio Implemented new suppliers (including those in new economies) for Gobal Supply Chain (GSC) Europe organization Sustainability (including The Suppliers Zero Carbon Project, Green Materials, Corporate Social Responsibility, etc.) Contract coverage over the scope (% of Master Service Agreement) Spend consolidation with strategic suppliers Supplier at risk reduction ratio/year Supplier Development What qualifications will make you successful? Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or equivalent), MBA or similar is a plus Senior purchasing individual with a strong technical background, with prior experience in industrial companies working in the Procurement of Fabricated Components or Raw Materials Ability to interact and influence internal and external stakeholders at management level Strong negotiation skills in complex and dynamic environment Ability to work in multicultural and cross functional mode, strong operational and strategical skills, ability to deliver on time, work in project mode, meet deadlines, push decisions. Regular travel according to business needs What's in it for me? Competitive compensation package, according to industry standards: life & healthcare insurance, cafeteria, bonus, and a lot more :) Company car for private usage as well Exceptional career opportunities not only locally, but internationally as well Multinational environment and being part of a great international team Continuous development and learning opportunities Home office opportunity International trainings Let us learn about you! Apply today. Why us? Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive. €25.7bn global revenue 137 000+ employees in 100+ countries 45% of revenue from IoT 5% of revenue devoted for R&D You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. 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