Project Procurement Manager

At Schneider Electric, we are global leaders in energy management, delivering innovative solutions for a sustainable future. As part of our Process Automation business unit, you will play a crucial role in connecting people, processes, and technologies to drive value in today's industrial world.

Based in Melbourne, we are currently seeking a highly skilled Project Procurement Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for 3rd party products and services, specifically for Schneider Electric Process Automation projects. Working closely with the hub/cluster leadership team, you will lead a team of professionals to drive competitive supply and services strategies, ensuring the best landed costs aligned with customer requirements. This is a senior leadership role, hence would require experience at similar level. 

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Develop and deploy effective contracting and procurement strategies
• Coordinate with various functions for contract and purchase structuring
• Maintain a robust understanding of suppliers and cost drivers
• Drive SE PA standard processes and procedures, meeting audit requirements
• Lead software procurement and replenish stock levels
• Influence project bid/process and implement regional/global spend leverage
• Demonstrate financial acumen and contribute to P&L parameters

About You:

You’re strategic thinker who has business understanding, enjoys autonomy, focused on finding opportunities for continuous improvement and ways to optimise work processes. You’re customer-obsessed, going above and beyond to deliver extraordinary results and experiences for customers.

In addition, you possess the following relevant skills and attributes to be successful;

• Preferable Degree (Engineering and/or Supply Chain & Logistics)
• Demonstrated experience in Project Procurement & Customer Project environment
• Strong people management skills, in multi cultures, multi sites environment
• Ability to adopt and agile to changes and implement change
• Ability to collaborate, influence & convince in a complex matrix organization
• Good knowledge of process automation, EPC, or large oil & gas industries
• Six Sigma or Black Belt certification

Join our team and be part of a company that values innovation, sustainability, and personal growth.

Culture and Benefits:

• Flexibility at Work and Global Family Leave
• Option to participate in our Share Program, with discounts and company contribution for employees
• Potential opportunity to purchased further annual leave
• Discounts at major vendors such as Clipsal, JB-HiFi and Hoyts just to name a few through our employee rewards schemes
• Continuous training on Schneider products
• Exposure to a market leader in building management, optimisation and energy monitoring
• Global support at your fingertips
• Working in a well-balanced team and inclusive environment

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All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview.

Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method.  If any candidates are submitted in an unsolicited manner, we will consider this as a direct candidate application to Schneider Electric and no fee will be payable.

Why us?
 

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.

€25.7bn global revenue

137 000+ employees in 100+ countries

45% of revenue from IoT

5% of revenue devoted for R&D

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

It is the policy of Schneider Electric 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. Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.