Schneider Electric - Global
VIE - Project Management in Strategic Purchasing
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Job Description
- Req#: 92598
- Be involved in the organization and implementation of various projects (product changes, change of supplier, in- and outsourcing, further projects associated with material productivity)
- Exchange with the international purchasing team
- Strong collaboration with nearly all departments in a production site (Supply Chain planning, Finance, R&D, Quality, Assembly, Method and Maintenance)
- Support in the search for potential savings in our production and with our suppliers (Mobility Studies, Cost Breakdown Analysis)
- You will have the possibility to take over the resource planning
- Knowledge in ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
- Microsoft Office esp. - Advanced Excel skills / Knowledge of Tableau
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy and strong organizational skill
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Commercial mindset, seek to give advice, and dare to challenge
- Team player with the ability to work independently.
- Opportunity to get international experience abroad
- To improve your English
- To work in multicultural, inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- Be involved in the organization and implementation of various projects (product changes, change of supplier, in- and outsourcing, further projects associated with material productivity)
- Exchange with the international purchasing team
- Strong collaboration with nearly all departments in a production site (Supply Chain planning, Finance, R&D, Quality, Assembly, Method and Maintenance)
- Support in the search for potential savings in our production and with our suppliers (Mobility Studies, Cost Breakdown Analysis)
- You will have the possibility to take over the resource planning
- Knowledge in ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
- Microsoft Office esp. - Advanced Excel skills / Knowledge of Tableau
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy and strong organizational skill
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Commercial mindset, seek to give advice, and dare to challenge
- Team player with the ability to work independently.
- Opportunity to get international experience abroad
- To improve your English
- To work in multicultural, inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment
- Opportunities for professional development
Where is the Position?
The position is located in Sondershausen, in Germany in Europe Central, in multicultural team within dynamic & challenging environment.
Which missions will you lead?
As a Strategic Purchasing Project Manager, you will focus on increasing the material productivity - optimal use of materials. Your main missions will be:
What are the qualifications we are looking for?
Education: Master’s degree in Procurement/Business/Economics or related field
Work experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in Procurement or project management in related field (internship/apprenticeship included).
Skills:
Requested languages : English & German full professional capacity.
Personal abilities or skills:
What's in it for me?
Ready to Make an Impact?
Let us learn about you! Apply today and take the next step in your career.Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
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.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporationsYou must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy 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.Ready to Make an Impact?
Let us learn about you! Apply today and take the next step in your career.Where is the Position?
The position is located in Sondershausen, in Germany in Europe Central, in multicultural team within dynamic & challenging environment.
Which missions will you lead?
As a Strategic Purchasing Project Manager, you will focus on increasing the material productivity - optimal use of materials. Your main missions will be:
What are the qualifications we are looking for?
Education: Master’s degree in Procurement/Business/Economics or related field
Work experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in Procurement or project management in related field (internship/apprenticeship included).
Skills:
Requested languages : English & German full professional capacity.
Personal abilities or skills:
What's in it for me?
About the company
Schneider Electric SE is a French multinational company providing energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. It addresses homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries, by combining energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services.
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