{"id":2993073,"url":"https://alion.io/job/schneider-electric-procurement-program-leader-2","title":"Procurement Program Leader","company":{"id":1266,"name":"Schneider Electric","domain":"se.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/schneider-electric","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Jibe","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":370,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.995,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":28,"computed_at":"2026-10-22T06:10:10Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"lead","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Samut Prakan, Thailand"],"countries":["TH"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":15000,"max_usd":42000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":1639},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"Power BI","optional":false},{"name":"Tableau","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-19T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-21","last_verified_at":"2026-10-22T14:57:08Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"Scope: Fabricated Components & Raw Materials (FC RM)\nThe Procurement Program Leader - FC RM is accountable for leading and delivering strategic procurement projects supporting the FC RM SEMV site, from opportunity identification and business case development through qualification, implementation, stabilization, and benefits realization.\nThe role drives cross-functional projects that improve material cost competitiveness, supply security, supplier performance, quality, sustainability, and operational efficiency.\nWorking closely with Procurement, Category, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, Finance, and suppliers, the Procurement Program Leader ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, with risks effectively managed and targeted business benefits realized.\nThe role serves as the key procurement project interface for FC RM SEMV, coordinating site priorities with relevant Category and Procurement organizations\nLocation: Bangpoo factory, Samut Prakan\nWhat will you do?\n1. Procurement Program Leadership\nLead end-to-end procurement projects from opportunity identification through qualification, implementation, stabilization, and closure.\nDefine project scope, objectives, business case, milestones, resources, governance, and success criteria.\nDevelop and manage project plans covering timelines, dependencies, risks, actions, and key decisions.\nLead project reviews, track actions, remove roadblocks, and escalate critical issues when necessary.\nEnsure successful project implementation and effective handover to the appropriate operational owner.\n2. Cost Reduction & Value Creation\nIdentify and execute opportunities to improve FC RM SEMV material cost competitiveness and total cost of ownership.\nLead initiatives including: Alternative sourcing and supplier localization\nDual sourcing and source diversification\nSupplier and material changes\nCost reduction and productivity\nValue engineering / design-to-cost\nSpecification optimization and standardization\nLogistics and landed-cost optimization\nWorking capital and inventory improvement\n\nDevelop business cases with Finance and relevant functions.\nEstablish project baselines and targets and track forecast versus actual benefits.\nEnsure savings and other benefits are implemented, validated, and sustained.\n3. Supplier, Parts & Material Qualification\nLead procurement activities for new supplier introduction, supplier transfer, localization, material change, and qualification projects.\nCoordinate supplier qualification and industrialization activities with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.\nEnsure supplier readiness covering: Commercial competitiveness\nTechnical capability\nQuality\nCapacity\nLead time and logistics\nSustainability and compliance\nBusiness continuity (BCP)\n\nSupport commercial negotiations necessary to enable project implementation.\nEnsure supplier and material changes are properly validated prior to production implementation.\n4. Supply Security & Risk Management\nIdentify and manage procurement risks affecting FC RM SEMV material availability and production continuity.\nLead mitigation projects addressing: Single-source dependency\nSupplier capacity constraints\nMaterial shortages and long lead times\nSupplier quality or performance risks\nGeographic and logistics exposure\nCost and commodity risks\n\nDevelop appropriate mitigation strategies including dual sourcing, localization, alternative suppliers, supplier development, and inventory optimization.\nMaintain project risk registers with clear actions, owners, timing, and escalation.\nProactively escalate critical risks with clear impact assessment and recommendations.\n5. Cross-Functional Leadership\nLead project teams involving Procurement, Category, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Finance, Sustainability, and other relevant functions.\nEstablish clear ownership, responsibilities, milestones, and deliverables.\nCoordinate activities between FC RM SEMV, suppliers, Category teams, and supporting Procurement organizations.\nFacilitate timely decision-making on technical, commercial, quality, capacity, and supply issues.\nInfluence without formal authority to maintain stakeholder alignment, accountability, and project momentum.\n6. Project Performance & Governance\nEstablish and monitor appropriate project KPIs, including: Milestone achievement\nCost savings / productivity\nQualification and implementation status\nSupplier readiness\nQuality performance\nSupply-risk reduction\nWorking capital impact\nActual versus business-case benefits\n\nMaintain project dashboards and action trackers.\nProvide concise management reporting covering status, financial impact, risks, roadblocks, decisions required, and next steps.\nConduct project closure reviews and capture lessons learned for replication.\n7. Procurement Excellence & Sustainability\nDrive continuous improvement in procurement speed, efficiency, competitiveness, and effectiveness.\nSupport implementation of applicable procurement processes, standards, digital tools, and automation.\nEmbed sustainability and responsible procurement requirements into supplier and sourcing projects.\nSupport applicable initiatives such as Decent Work, Vigilance, ISO 26000, and TZCP 2.0.\nShare successful project practices and lessons learned across the FC RM Procurement organization.\nWhat are the key skills we are looking for?\nLeadership Competencies\nOwnership & Accountability - Takes responsibility from project definition through implementation and benefit realization.\nResults Orientation - Drives measurable business outcomes and delivers commitments within agreed timelines.\nExecution Excellence - Translates objectives into structured actions, milestones, owners, and deliverables.\nProblem Solving - Identifies root causes, evaluates options, and drives practical solutions.\nStakeholder Leadership - Builds alignment across functions, Procurement teams, and suppliers.\nInfluence Without Authority - Mobilizes stakeholders and drives accountability in a matrix environment.\nRisk Management - Anticipates issues and establishes effective mitigation and contingency actions.\nCommunication & Escalation - Communicates issues, impact, options, and recommendations clearly to management.\nChange Leadership - Challenges the status quo and drives implementation of improved ways of working.\nFunctional Competencies\nCore\nProject & Program Management\nStrategic Sourcing\nRaw Material / Direct Material Procurement\nProcurement Cost Management\nBusiness Case Development\nSupplier Qualification & Industrialization\nSupplier Change Management\nSupplier Relationship & Performance Management\nProcurement Risk Management\nCommercial & Contract Management\nSource-to-Pay processes\nSupporting\nCategory Strategy\nManufacturing & Industrial Processes\nSupply Planning & Material Management\nSupply Chain & Logistics\nQuality Management\nValue Engineering / Design-to-Cost\nSustainability & Responsible Procurement\nData Analytics & Performance Management\nDigitalization & Process Automation\nWhat qualifications will make you successful?\nEducation\nBachelor’s or master’s degree, or equivalent, in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.\nProject management certification or formal project management training is an advantage.\nExperience\nMinimum 5 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related functions, preferably in a manufacturing environment.\nDemonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects from opportunity identification through implementation.\nExperience working directly with suppliers and manufacturing stakeholders.\nProven ability to manage scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and business benefits.\nExperience in several of the following is preferred: \nRaw material / direct material sourcing\nStrong Negotiation Skill / Cost reduction\nSupplier localization\nSupplier and material qualification\nAlternative / dual sourcing\nSupplier or material changes\nValue engineering\nSupply-risk mitigation\nSupplier development\nBusiness & Technical Skills\nStrong understanding of procurement and end to end manufacturing processes.\nGood understanding of raw material cost structures, cost drivers, and total cost of ownership.\nStrong business and financial acumen with the ability to develop and track business cases.\nStrong project planning, analytical, and structured problem-solving skills.\nAbility to manage multiple projects and cross-functional workstreams simultaneously.\nStrong supplier negotiation and stakeholder-management capability.\nExcellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and influencing skills.\nAbility to communicate project risks and recommendations effectively to management.\nProficiency in MS office (Excel, PowerPoint)\nFamiliarity with project-management, analytics, visualization, and collaboration tools.\nKnowledge of Power BI, Tableau, automation, or similar digital tools is an advantage\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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