Global leader in electrification, automation and digitization for industries, infrastructure and buildings.
Manage regional supplier contracts for Integrated Facility Management (IFM), including supplier performance management in line with global category strategies. This includes supplier business reviews, driving value, managing escalations, and monitoring operational KPI's to meet SE objectives
Support critical company initiatives including Improvement Payment terms, Sustainability, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, ISO26000, etc
Develop competitive bidding packages and negotiations for new spend scopes, launch RFI/RFQ/RFP through SE tools where needed, effectively negotiate with stakeholders and vendors for best in class pricing, and negotiate strong contracts (MSAs, SOWs etc) in collaboration with legal and risk.
Deliver hard savings and customer satisfaction for our Real Estate stakeholders to positively impact SE’s bottom line and optimize the category spend.
Responsible to develop and implement Facilities sourcing strategy in support of NAM Facilities priorities with our leading Integrated Facility Management (IFM) partner.
A minimum of 8 years of Facilities strategic sourcing background with proven successes in developing and implementing sourcing strategies and savings
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or Operations from an accredited college/university
Ability to build solid supplier and stakeholder relationships, and excellent relationship management skills
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Highly engaged, self-starter / motivated individual with drive for results, effective planning / prioritization, and multi-tasking
Schneider Electric North America business is home to 125+ manufacturing, sales, R&D, and distribution facilities across US, Canada and Mexico, which house over 40,000 Schneider Electric employees, and the portfolio is expanding. We are currently seeking a Facilities Sourcing Manager with a passion for sourcing in the real estate and facilities categories. This individual should be highly proficient in strategic sourcing, category management and change management, to successfully manage key purchasing initiatives and complex operational issues based on the NAM Real Estate Facilities teams’ business priorities. The role is responsible for driving hard savings, efficiency, and value, and partnering towards meeting the company’s facility management program goals.
Excellent presentation, communication and negotiation skills in English, both verbal and written
Strong project management, organization, teamwork and peer influence skills, with strong customer-focus
We strive to find motivated individuals who are passionate about strategic sourcing and enjoy navigating a global organization. Schneider Electric’s Indirect Procurement team tackles fundamental business issues such as controlling costs, managing risk and improving service - every day. Indirect Procurement expenditures account for nearly one quarter of total company revenue.
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Proficient in purchasing tools (SE spend and savings tools) and associated processes.
€36 billion global revenue+13% organic growth150 000+ employees in 100+ countries#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations
SE Facilities Program