We are currently seeking a professional to join Schneider Electric as Global Category Director for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA).
In this role, you will
- 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 for this role
- 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 PCBAindustry 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
- Let us learn about you! Apply today.
