Senior Procurement Manager

Senior Procurement Manager – North America

We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Procurement Manager to join our team in North America. This role is a key contributor to our Data Center Original Design Manufacturing strategy, driving supplier engagement, cost optimization, and cross‑functional collaboration to support new product launches and business growth.

This role requires approximately 20% travel within the U.S.

• Lead the Data Center Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) category for North America.
• Identify new technology suppliers and assess gaps between current capabilities and business needs.
• Define and execute the global sourcing strategy for the commodity.
• Negotiate annual cost reductions with suppliers using tools such as face‑to‑face negotiation,
  Quality Value Engineering (QVE), and lean methodologies.
• Support Virtual Factories to ensure supplier delivery and quality performance.
• Serve as the escalation point for all commercial supplier issues.
• Act as the procurement lead on cross‑functional teams (product management, research and development, and industrialization) for new product launches.
• Achieve procurement targets related to supplier sourcing, cost, contracts, and time to market.
• Lead price negotiations and finalize contractual agreements.
• Monitor project progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with procurement processes.

Senior Business Unit Procurement Director.

The expected compensation range is $161,000 – $184,000 per year (base pay plus short‑term incentive) for U.S. candidates. Individual pay is determined by performance, knowledge, job‑related skills, experience, and education.

Schneider Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k) + match, well‑being and recognition programs, 12 holidays per year, paid time off (pro‑rated in the first year), stock purchase eligibility, and military leave benefits.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business (Master of Business Administration a plus).
• Experience in hardware finished goods procurement.
• Proven track record managing electronic technology suppliers.
• Strong understanding of mechanical components (e.g., plastic, stamping, printing) and electrical components (e.g., winding, printed circuit board assemblies).
• Knowledge of electronic and data center rack manufacturing and product cost modeling.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated success in negotiations and supplier relationship management.

We recognize that skills and competencies can be demonstrated in many ways and that you may not meet every requirement. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all criteria.

You must submit an online application to be considered. This position will remain open until filled.

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 other legally protected characteristic.