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Senior Project Procurement leader Schneider Electric - 3.9 Lake Forest, CA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Dental insurance Military leave Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Supply chain management
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Senior Project Procurement Leader - Electronics (New Offer Development) Why this role matters You will be at the heart of innovation—working hand-in-hand with R D to shape the next generation of products. As the key interface between engineering teams and global suppliers, you will directly influence product architecture, technology choices, and cost competitiveness from day one. Your decisions will impact what we build, how we build it, and who we build it with . Your mission You lead procurement for complex, international product development projects, ensuring that sourcing strategy is fully integrated into design and delivery.
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Own procurement for new product development projects Manage sourcing activities across multi-site, multi-country projects involving critical electronic technologies. Shape product architecture early Contribute to Make-or-Buy decisions and influence design choices to ensure competitiveness, scalability, and supply resilience. Be the bridge between R D and suppliers Drive supplier and component selection Promote standardization and reuse Challenge technical and commercial choices Ensure alignment between engineering requirements and market capabilities Lead sourcing execution end-to-end Identify and onboard new suppliers Lead qualification processes (including audits) Secure sourcing readiness in line with project milestones Negotiate and secure competitive agreements Own cost, contracts, and commercial negotiations for key components and assemblies. Deliver project performance Ensure procurement targets are met across: Cost Lead time / time-to-market Quality and reliability Supply continuity Drive industrialization and ramp-up Ensure smooth transfer to manufacturing and secure production ramp-up, in close collaboration with global plants (North America & Asia). Act as a procurement leader within the project team Influence cross-functional decisions, drive value engineering initiatives, and ensure procurement excellence throughout the product lifecycle. For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $117,600- $147,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits. If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form. (External)
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Your profile/qualifications Master's degree in Engineering or Business 3-5+ years of experience in procurement/sourcing in a multinational environment Strong exposure to electronics Semiconductors PCBAs Electronic components and supply chains Experience in project procurement or new product introduction is a strong plus Key competencies Electronics-driven mindset Ability to understand and challenge technical discussions related to electronic design and components Influence & leadership Able to engage R D, suppliers, and stakeholders without direct authority Strategic thinking with execution discipline From early design decisions to industrial ramp-up Supplier ecosystem knowledge Understanding of global electronics markets and supply chains Collaboration in international environments Experience working across regions, cultures, and functions Change and impact driven Proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable in fast-moving environments Fluent in English Let us learn about you! Apply today. (External)
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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When 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. IMPACT 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. We 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. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today! €40 billion global revenue +9% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Schneider 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. At 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. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy 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.
