At Schneider Electric, we are committed to solving real-world problems to create a sustainable, digitized, and new electric future.Your role:Attached to the Procurement Manager (Kevin) and part of a team of 14 Plant Procurement Managers, Category Buyers, and Procurement Managers, you oversee the purchase of parts within a category for the region's factories and are based at the Metz site (France). You will be responsible for purchasing performance by managing a set of suppliers while supporting the execution of factory purchases.Your main missions:

• Manage supplier relations globally for your category (e.g., copper, aluminum, protection relays, circuit breakers, etc.).
• Develop the annual plan to improve supplier commercial performance (productivity, supply chain performance, and quality).
• Organize and lead supplier management meetings (performance reviews, negotiations, innovation meetings).
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers in the regions, including the request for quotation process and e-auctions.
• Contribute to supplier qualification by participating in their evaluation.
• Identify potential supplier-related risks and develop and implement the associated corrective action plan.
• Manage specific initiatives with suppliers (green plastic, carbon neutrality, ISO26000, DPO).
• Oversee the contractual relationship with suppliers (market allocation letters, logistics/quality agreements).
• Administer supplier accounts, manage billing disputes, price updates, and report productivity data.

Your profile:

• Master's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement.

Your skills:

• Experience in the plastics raw materials market is an asset.
• Strong supplier management and communication skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Analytical skills and experience in market trend analysis.
• Ability to persuade and navigate in a complex environment.
• Agility and creativity in solving complex problems.
• Fluent in English.
• Frequent business travel (every 2 weeks within a 300 km radius and 1 to 2 times per month in Europe).

We understand that skills manifest in many ways and can be based on life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements listed, we still encourage you to apply.We offer you: Our offer includes an attractive remuneration that goes above and beyond. If you join Schneider Electric, here's an idea of everything we can offer you to have the best possible experience:

• Competitive salary, individual bonus, as well as profit-sharing and participation bonuses rewarding everyone's efforts.
• A range of social benefits that make life easier: from rich catalogs to employee representative committees (CSE), a health insurance that meets all needs, well-funded savings and retirement plans, an advantageous employee share ownership program.
• Professional development through training, mobility and internal promotion (local and international), skills sharing, etc.
• An onboarding journey from your first day to give you the keys to success at Schneider Electric within a culture that promotes diversity, professional fulfillment, and inclusion.
• Work-life balance through our telecommuting policy (up to 48% working from home, including equipment), support for parenthood, and inter-company childcare facilities.

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 revenue137 000+ employees in 100+ countries45% of revenue from IoT5% of revenue devoted for R&DYou must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filledIt is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.