Schneider Electric

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Beruk Taye

Beruk Taye

Talent Acquisition Consultant | Recruitment | Human Resources

What do you get to do in this position?

  • Ensure the correct deployment of the general Purchasing Strategy of cost reduction initiatives in the cluster.
  • Propose cost reduction projects/ ideas (Quality value engineering, Change of supplier, Negotiation) within his/her perimeter in consistency with the Purchasing strategy goals.
  • Contribute to the correct purchasing database maintenance via the regular and constant update of corresponding data.
  • Support the commodity management strategy for supplier consultation & selection including negotiate and manage contracts with local/specific suppliers (price, lead times, pay terms, inventory level, etc.)
  • Support and / or lead all the activities related the supply qualification system in plant according with the responsibility matrix defined.


Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's degree in Business. Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 3 - 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Project Management
  • Experience with SAP is a plus.
  • Understanding of Engineering /Manufacturing Process is a plus.
  • Supply Chain knowledge (Supplier Management, Cost analysis, Market analysis, Inventory Management, etc.)
  • Commodities experience/ Knowledge , Stampings, Sheet metal Fabrication, Plastics, Electronics, etc...
  • Project Management.
  • Ability to communicate, organize and work under a cross-functional Team environment.
  • Capacity for problems analysis and synthesis.
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Database Management skills is a plus.

  • Seniority level

    Associate
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Supply Chain and Purchasing
  • Industries

    Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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