Senior Procurement Manager

About the Role

• Lead the Data Center Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) category for North America. • Identify new technology suppliers and assess gaps between current capabilities and business needs. • Define and execute the global sourcing strategy for the commodity. • Negotiate annual cost reductions with suppliers using tools such as face‑to‑face negotiation, Quality Value Engineering (QVE), and lean methodologies. • Support Virtual Factories to ensure supplier delivery and quality performance. • Serve as the escalation point for all commercial supplier issues. • Act as the procurement lead on cross‑functional teams for new product launches. • Achieve procurement targets related to supplier sourcing, cost, contracts, and time to market. • Lead price negotiations and finalize contractual agreements. • Monitor project progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸global sourcing
• ▸cost negotiation
• ▸virtual factories
• ▸supplier identification
• ▸procurement lead
• ▸issue escalation

What You Bring

We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Procurement Manager to join our team in North America. This role is a key contributor to our Data Center Original Design Manufacturing strategy, driving supplier engagement, cost optimization, and cross‑functional collaboration to support new product launches and business growth. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, global environment and have a passion for strategic sourcing and supplier management, this position is perfect for you! The role requires approximately 20 % travel within the United States and reports to the Senior Business Unit Procurement Director. Successful candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or business (an MBA is a plus) and have experience in hardware finished‑goods procurement. A proven track record managing electronic technology suppliers, strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical components, and familiarity with data‑center rack manufacturing and cost modeling are essential. Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills are also required. • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business (MBA a plus). • Experience in hardware finished‑goods procurement. • Proven track record managing electronic technology suppliers. • Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical components used in data‑center products. • Knowledge of electronic and data center rack manufacturing and product cost modeling. • Excellent communication and leadership skills. • Demonstrated success in negotiations and supplier relationship management.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸hardware procurement
• ▸supplier management
• ▸mechanical
• ▸electrical
• ▸cost modeling

Benefits

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package, including flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, among other perks.

Work Environment

Onsite