Schneider Electric's purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability - we call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be the digital partner for sustainability and energy efficiency: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbldHPFltQQ

Within the GSC (Global Supply Chain ) Europe Procurement organization supporting Electrical Components categories, we are looking for a Category Buyer for windings, motors.

We are an international team of 8 members, positive, result oriented and with high customer mindset.

The job is based in Budapest (Hungary).

Your missions, should you choose to accept them:

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers of parts (motors, windings), representing approximately 15 M₠ of yearly spend in Europe region, across all clusters.
• Be accountable for the procurement in your perimeter.
• Manage the supplier relationship (directly or with category management team).
• Support the plants procurement execution.
• Lead local supplier negotiations, and actively participate and contribute to global supplier negotiations.
• Identify improvement opportunities (Re-designs, Changes of Suppliers) and follow the implementation with plants and Lines of Businesses.
• Monitor the suppliers KPIs and drive continuous improvement actions.
• Execute the category strategy in the region by developing the regional APOP (Annual Procurement Operation Plan) and executing Supply Base Optimization actions.

Occasional travels (6-8 weeks/year for team meetings, supplier visits and business reviews, negotiations).

This offer is for you if you are...

• A Procurement professional (3-5 years) with proven track record within a complex environment.
• Good knowledge on electrical components and the supply market.
• Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written skills.
• Capable of working under pressure, self-motivated.
• Able to identify and manage priorities.
• Customer focused.

And you have...

• Developed strong analytical skills with good knowledge on Excel.
• Negotiation and communication skills.
• The ability to react fast and effectively in difficult situations.
• The ability to adapt and manage effectively in fast-paced changing/transforming and complex environment.
• Previous experiences within a matrix organization are a plus.
• Technical or Market knowledge on electrical components is a plus.
• German knowledge is a plus.
• If you do have basic knowledge of finance, even better!

What we offer

• You will be part of a growing company with a positive industry reputation, who is a recognized leader in a market where energy services are in demand.
• You will be joining an entrepreneurial company with a positive corporate culture and strong team culture.
• We offer a competitive salary and bonus opportunities with excellent benefits.
• You may develop different interests in the future? With Schneider Electric, you have all the development opportunities an international group can provide.

Who we are

At Schneider, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to make the most of their energy and resources, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment.

We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. We combine world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries.

We are committed to unleash the infinite possibilities of an open, global, innovative community that is passionate about our Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.

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