Director, Category Management

We are currently seeking a professional to join Schneider Electric as Category Management Director for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA).

What will you do

• Lead the global commodity team with an annual spend of over 800M€, and a global team of 8 sourcing professionals
• Work across the regional leadership teams to support their requirements within the global context.
• Create, own and implement a supplier base strategy to create lasting competitive advantage to Schneider Electric
• Work with the peers in NPI to maximally leverage new design awards
• Assess and manage the supplier base to ensure flawless execution in terms of quality, supply chain, financial risk and contractual discipline
• Deliver on all operational and strategic KPI
• Create leverage to increase contract coverage
• Assess and manage multiple risk factors along the supply chain, e.g. currency risks, supply risks, regulatory risks, etc.
• Recruit, develop and mentor a strong team and drive succession planning for key roles including this Director position
• Be accountable for strategic relationship building with key PCB / PCBA vendors & distributors

What qualifications will make you successful

• At least 10 years of supply chain and procurement global working experience in leadership position with large OEM branded companies (preferred)
• BSc/MSc in Electronics or Electrical Engineering is a plus
• Working experience in R&D is a plus
• Must be able and willing to demonstrate an understanding of how the PCB PCBA industry works, how the industry and investment cycles work and have a clear view on OEM behaviors to be successful in building strategic relationships with semiconductor vendors
• Proven track record in managing C-suite stakeholders, and the ability to concisely brief stakeholders before key meetings while maintaining accountability
• Successful strategic relationship building skills
• Stress resistant
• High performance standards
• Great coaching skills and an intrinsic desire to make your team grow