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We are looking for a Category Buyer who will play a critical role in developing supplier partnerships, delivering productivity improvements, mitigating supply chain risks, and supporting business growth.\nIn this role, you will be the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers, owning supplier relationships while executing category strategies that drive cost optimization, quality, delivery performance, and sustainability objectives.\nWhat will you do?\nAs a Category Buyer, you will:\nDrive Category Strategy & Supplier Relationships\nLead supplier negotiations and RFQ processes aligned with category strategies.\nBuild strong supplier partnerships and manage supplier performance.\nDevelop sourcing strategies that improve competitiveness and business continuity.\nConduct supplier business reviews and support long-term supplier development initiatives.\nDeliver Cost Savings & Productivity Improvements\nIdentify and implement productivity projects through sourcing initiatives, supplier changes, and value engineering opportunities.\nManage productivity pipelines and savings forecasts.\nAnalyze cost drivers and support should-cost initiatives.\nTrack financial impact and ensure alignment with business objectives.\nManage Procurement Operations\nExecute sourcing activities, including eReverse Auctions and supplier awards.\nSupport quotation management, benchmarking, sample qualification, and specification reviews.\nMaintain pricing accuracy and procurement data within ERP systems.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project execution and operational excellence.\nEnsure Business Continuity & Risk Management\nPartner with suppliers to improve quality, delivery, and capacity performance.\nIdentify supply risks and implement mitigation plans.\nSupport supplier crisis management and escalation processes.\nDevelop action plans for critical and high-risk suppliers.\nSupport Governance & Compliance\nEnsure compliance with procurement policies, standards, and controls.\nMaintain supplier records and procurement databases.\nSupport contract negotiations, including commercial agreements and supplier frameworks.\nWhat will make you successful?\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field.\n6+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, or related roles.\nExperience managing supplier negotiations and commercial agreements.\nStrong understanding of supply chain and procurement processes.\nAdvanced English proficiency.\nPreferred Experience\nExperience sourcing technical or industrial categories, preferably within mechanical, manufacturing, or engineering-related commodities.\nKnowledge of ERP systems and procurement tools.\nExperience working in a global or multinational environment.\nKey Competencies\nStrong negotiation and influencing skills.\nStrategic thinking and business acumen.\nAnalytical and data-driven decision making.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nStrong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.\nCustomer-focused mindset.\nResults-oriented approach with a strong focus on cost optimization.\nProblem-solving and continuous improvement mentality.\nWhy join us?\nThis is an opportunity to directly influence supplier strategy, cost competitiveness, and supply chain performance while working with global stakeholders and leading meaningful procurement initiatives that create measurable business impact.\nIf you are looking for a role where you can combine strategic thinking, supplier engagement, and operational execution, we'd love to hear from you.\nApply today and help us build a resilient, competitive, and sustainable supply chain.\nWhat's in it for me:\nLead high-visibility initiatives that directly impact cost performance and business outcomes\nShape global sourcing strategies and contribute to sustainable procurement practices\nWork with a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth\nEnjoy autonomy to drive meaningful change and deliver measurable results\nBring your procurement expertise to a role where strategy meets impact - apply today!\n Rewards designed for you\nOur Total Rewards is our way of saying: We see you and we value you. It’s more than just pay and benefits-it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed to help you perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential. The package helps you care for yourself and your family, plan your future, grow your skills and career, collaborate in an inclusive workplace, and contribute to your community. At Schneider Electric, we’re here for what matters most to you. Discover more at our Career Page.\n* Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available.\n Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?\nWhen you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.\nIMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.\nWe are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.\nBecome an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!\n€40 billion global revenue\n+9% organic growth\n150 000+ employees in 100+ countries\n\nYou must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.\nSchneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. \nAt Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. 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