{"id":2991204,"url":"https://alion.io/job/schneider-electric-senior-procurement-engineer-2","title":"Senior Procurement Engineer","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":372,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.995,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":29,"computed_at":"2026-10-26T05:57:25Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam"],"countries":["VN"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":14500,"max_usd":33000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":4991},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-14T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-21","last_verified_at":"2026-10-26T18:30:59Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":12,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":12},"description":"Scope: Fabricated Components\nPosition Summary\nThe Senior Procurement Engineer is responsible for optimizing direct procurement for assigned fabricated components, commodities, and suppliers supporting SE Plant. The role develops and executes sourcing strategies, manages supplier relationships, leads commercial negotiations, drives cost reduction and productivity, and ensures the appropriate balance of cost, quality, delivery, technology, sustainability, and supply continuity.\nWorking closely with Category Management, Engineering/R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Manufacturing, Finance, and suppliers, the role identifies and implements sourcing solutions that improve product competitiveness and operational performance.\nAs a senior individual contributor, the Senior Procurement Engineer independently manages complex sourcing and supplier topics, applies specialized procurement and material knowledge, influences cross-functional decisions, and provides coaching and guidance to other Procurement professionals on non-routine or escalated issues.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\n1. Fabricated Components Sourcing & Procurement Strategy\nManage assigned fabricated component commodities and suppliers supporting SEMV Plant in alignment with Category and business strategies.\nDevelop and execute sourcing strategies considering cost, technology, quality, capacity, lead time, supply continuity, sustainability, and supplier capability.\nManage sourcing activities for fabricated components and technologies including, as applicable: Plastic molding components\nMetal stamping components\nMachining components\nRaw materials\n\nLead RFQ/RFP activities, supplier evaluations, commercial comparisons, negotiations, and sourcing recommendations.\nEnsure sourcing decisions are aligned with Category supplier strategies, technical requirements, and business priorities.\nContinuously benchmark the supply market and identify competitive suppliers, technologies, and alternative sourcing opportunities.\n2. Cost Management, Negotiation & Productivity\nLead Regional supplier negotiations covering pricing, productivity, payment terms, lead time, MOQ, logistics, capacity commitments, and other commercial conditions.\nAnalyze cost structures and identify key cost drivers including technology, raw materials, manufacturing processes, packaging/testing, volume, capacity utilization, logistics, foreign exchange, and market conditions.\nDevelop fact-based negotiation strategies using cost analysis, benchmarking, historical pricing, market intelligence, and supplier data.\nIdentify and implement cost-saving opportunities through: Price negotiation\nCompetitive sourcing\nSupplier resourcing and localization\nAlternative component qualification\nValue Engineering / Design-to-Cost\nSpecification optimization\nVolume consolidation\nCommercial and logistics optimization\n\nDevelop business cases with relevant stakeholders and track forecast versus actual savings.\nEnsure productivity and cost improvements are implemented, validated, and sustained.\n3. Supplier Management & Development\nManage commercial relationships with assigned suppliers and act as a key Procurement interface for SEMV Plant.\nMonitor supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, service, capacity, responsiveness, innovation, and sustainability.\nLead regular supplier performance reviews and establish corrective or recovery plans when required.\nDrive suppliers toward agreed productivity, quality, service, delivery, and competitiveness targets.\nCollaborate with Supplier Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve recurring or escalated supplier issues.\nAssess supplier capability and identify opportunities for technical innovation, cost optimization, and supply-chain improvement.\nSupport supplier development activities for strategically important, high-potential, or high-risk suppliers.\n4. Supply Security & Risk Management\nManage procurement risks affecting the continuity of components supply to Plant.\nIdentify and monitor risks associated with: Single or sole-source components\nComponent shortages and allocation\nExtended lead times\nSupplier capacity constraints\nEnd-of-life and obsolescence.\nSupplier quality and performance\nGeographic and logistics dependencies\nTechnology dependencies\nSupplier financial or operational risks\n\nDevelop mitigation strategies including second sourcing, alternate components, supplier diversification, localization, capacity arrangements, and appropriate inventory strategies.\nWork with Planning, Engineering, Quality, and suppliers to develop recovery plans for critical material shortages.\nMaintain clear risk assessments and mitigation actions for critical suppliers and components.\nEscalate significant risks with a clear assessment of business impact, alternatives, and recommended actions\n5.Supplier & Component Qualification\nIdentify and evaluate potential suppliers and alternative components in cooperation with Category, Engineering, and Quality teams.\nLead Procurement activities supporting: New supplier qualification\nSecond-source development\nAlternative component qualification\nSupplier transfer\nLocalization\nMaterial or component changes\n\nEnsure commercial and supply-chain readiness prior to sourcing approval and implementation.\nCoordinate with Engineering/R&D and Quality on technical evaluation and component qualification.\nEnsure sourcing solutions satisfy requirements for cost, quality, capacity, lead time, compliance, sustainability, and supply continuity.\nSupport industrialization and ramp-up until stable supply conditions are achieved.\nEnsure sourcing changes achieve the planned business case without compromising production or customer requirements.\n6. Cross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner closely with Engineering/R&D to understand component specifications, technology requirements, design constraints, and alternative component opportunities.\nWork with Quality/Supplier Quality on supplier qualification, corrective actions, quality performance, and supplier development.\nCollaborate with Supply Chain and Planning on forecasts, capacity, lead time, MOQ, inventory, shortages, and continuity plans.\nWork with Manufacturing/Industrial teams to ensure sourcing solutions support production and operational requirements.\nPartner with Finance/Controlling to establish and validate business cases, financial impact, and procurement savings.\nMaintain alignment with Category/Commodity Leaders regarding supplier strategy, sourcing decisions, negotiations, market developments, and risks.\nInfluence cross-functional stakeholders to achieve the optimal balance of technology, cost, quality, delivery, and supply risk.\n7. Contract, Data & Procurement Governance\nLead or support commercial contract negotiations within established Procurement authority and policies.\nEnsure sourcing and supplier decisions comply with applicable Procurement processes, standards, and governance.\nMaintain accurate Procurement information covering: Prices and commercial conditions\nContracts and agreements\nSupplier information\nCost-saving initiatives\nNegotiation records\nSupplier performance\nComponent and supplier risks\n\nEnsure appropriate documentation and traceability of sourcing decisions and commercial agreements.\nUse Procurement data, analytics, and digital tools to identify trends, sourcing opportunities, and risks.\nSupport automation, process simplification, and continuous improvement initiatives.\n8. Senior Professional Contribution & Coaching\nWork with a high degree of autonomy in assigned sourcing, supplier, and commercial responsibilities.\nApply professional judgment and specialized knowledge to resolve complex and non-routine Procurement issues.\nProvide coaching, guidance, and technical-commercial support to other Procurement professionals.\nSupport the resolution of escalated sourcing, negotiation, supplier, and supply-risk topics.\nShare market intelligence, Procurement best practices, and lessons learned within the team.\nChallenge existing sourcing practices and propose opportunities to improve cost competitiveness, efficiency, and supply resilience.\nContribute to Procurement capability development and continuous learning within Procurement teams and other cross functional teams\nQUALIFICATIONS\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree in Supply chain management, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.\nMaster's Degree or professional procurement certification (CIPS, CPSM, CPM, or equivalent) is an advantage.\nExperience\nTypically, 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or supplier management.\nStrong experience in direct material sourcing within a manufacturing environment.\nProven record in supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost reduction programs.\nExperience managing strategic suppliers and cross-functional projects.\nLOCATION: Schneider Electric Manufacturing Vietnam - Lot HT-2-3, Road D2, High-Tech Park, Tang Nhon Phu Ward, Ho Chi Minh City\n What's in it for me?\nHigh-impact role where your decisions directly influence business outcomes\nOpportunity to lead strategic initiatives and drive meaningful change\nCollaborative culture that values expertise and invests in your development\nAutonomy to manage priorities and shape your work approach\nBring your procurement expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you - 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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