Project Leader (TLX location)

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Supply Chain Project Leader (TLX location) 

What do you get to do in this position? 

• Serve as the main contact across stakeholders mainly plant, project management & procurement.
•  Functional lead Project Leader to coordinate project/procurement activities related to Productivity projects by ensuring the correct deployment of the general project/procurement processes in the plant.
• Propose cost reduction projects/ ideas (Quality value add & Change of supplier) within his/her perimeter in consistency with the Purchasing strategy goals.
• Contribute to the correct financial analytics maintenance via the regular and constant update of financial tools.
• Support the procurement strategy for supplier consultation & selection.
• Support and/or lead all the activities related the supply qualification system in plant according with the responsibility matrix defined.

Main activities - Sourcing/Procurement:

• ·       iSAVE management/maintenance
• ·       Coordination of 3F's, Build Up and Samples across Project management needs
• ·       SAP ERP update 'Workflows/One Shuttle: * Update SL, Leadtime's, MoQ, New Part Creation.
• ·       SAP ERP update 'Workflows/One Shuttle: * Update PIR and Vendor change.
• ·       PO Placement
• ·       Optimization on logistics/packaging according to plant/project needs

Project management:

• ·       Coordinate activities related to project needs & procurement activities.
• ·       Oversee risk analysis to align procurement with project targets.
• ·       Drive prioritization activities considering plant/project needs.
• ·       Resolve supplier/plants/cross functional groups conflicts.
• ·       Manage supply qualifications.
• ·       Collect productivity improvement ideas from the support functions.
• ·       Productivity Gemba Walks

Required skills:

• ·       Project management
• ·       Procurement
• ·       Supplier management
• ·       Cost reduction
• ·       Data maintenance
• ·       Supply qualification.
• ·       Business continuity
• ·       Supplier risk mitigation

Qualifications: 

• ·       A bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering and/or Supply Chain or a related field.
• ·       3-5 years of experience in Purchasing or Project Management.
• ·       Advanced English proficiency to thrive in our global environment.
• ·       Familiarity with SAP, along with knowledge of engineering/manufacturing processes.
• ·       Strong understanding of supply chain principles, including supplier management, cost analysis, and inventory management.
• ·       Experience with commodities like stampings, sheet metal fabrication, plastics, or electronics.
• ·       Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team.
• ·       Other Skills: Multicultural experience, teamwork, and digital acumen are highly valued. Analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel and database management.