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About the Role

As the Manager Strategic Sourcing, you will provide overall management and leadership of supply chain and logistics operations for Direct to Chip Liquid Cooling, Data Center & IT Cooling, and Thermal Management product lines. You will develop channels of supply, establish key performance indicators, lead strategic sourcing plans, influence decision-making, manage purchasing specialists and logistics, and shape corporate strategy for a high-growth leader in thermal technology.

Responsibilities

Establish long-term strategies for cost improvement among Strategic Sourcing categories, in collaboration with multi-functional stakeholders.
Measure and report on yearly savings & avoidance targets, independently verified with internal finance partners.
Maximize value while mitigating risk on Motivair business using quantitative and qualitative methods.
Establish and maintain strong supplier level relationships at the executive level.
Create and manage a supplier relationship program, including structure to manage suppliers based on their criticality to Motivair by ensuring regular touch points, forecasting, and escalation paths for those that fall into a critical partner category, while controlling costs and establishing dual sourcing strategies for those that fall into non-critical high-volume category.
Ensure Motivair is achieving cost reductions through optimal sourcing channels.
Establish a close working relationship with Engineering to qualify and ensure price and quality metrics are met when introducing new components.
Work closely with our New Product Development Programs (NPI) to source and procure new products and optimize lead times to ensure we are meeting target schedule dates.
Foster strong cross-functional relationships within Motivair – ensure the needs of the business are understood and supported.
Assure supply of goods or services; identify risks and mitigation strategies.
Build/maintain multi-year supply roadmaps for all key suppliers based on Motivair’s pipeline and multi-year growth strategy.
Establish operational objectives and work plans to support the goals of the Strategic Sourcing organization.
Proactively develop and maintain supplier portfolio to support Motivair’s manufacturing operations.
Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking.
Take the lead in negotiating master purchase agreements with suppliers and customers by running the program and coordinating internally with management peers and stakeholders to ensure Motivair’s interests are met, and liabilities minimized.
Conduct periodic Business Partner reviews.
Support Responsible Sourcing initiatives tied to Small and Diverse Supplier development, Risk Management, and Sustainability initiatives and ensure suppliers meet the various compliance standard requirements for Motivair.
Define and report on key metrics that measure effectiveness of supply, logistics and cost savings.
Ensuring Motivair products are transported effectively to its customers and that critical materials are received to Motivair production facilities.
Performs additional tasks / projects as assigned by the Director of Operations.

Requirements

B.S. or B.A in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or Economics from an accredited institution. MBA preferred, but related experience will be evaluated.
7 + years’ experience negotiating and managing OEM and Supplier agreements in a manufacturing environment.
Experience using ERP systems such as Dynamics, SAP, Acumatica or similar.
Proven track record as a buyer or strategic sourcing professional with in-depth knowledge of strategic sourcing concepts & best practices to support a variety of categories.
Experience leading sourcing events (RFI’s, RFP’s, etc)
Strong negotiation and networking skills
Strong knowledge of the High-Performance Computing industry contractual terms & practices, experience with the major CPU/GPU companies preferred.
Ability to build a quantitative & qualitative business case, articulate it effectively, and elicit support from senior leadership.
Proven track record of delivering results in a cross functional environment.
Experience providing Financial & Market Analysis.
Experience participating in Executive Level Strategic Planning.
Proven ability to combine vision, ingenuity, and strong business acumen using well-developed project management and leadership skills.
Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines.
Track record of success leading and participating in cross functional improvement efforts
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards required.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Logistics Operations
Cost Improvement Strategies
Supplier Relationship Management
Negotiation
Risk Mitigation
ERP Systems (Dynamics, SAP, Acumatica)
Sourcing Events (RFI, RFP)
Networking
High-Performance Computing Industry Knowledge
Financial Analysis
Market Analysis
Executive Level Strategic Planning
Project Management
Leadership
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Organizational Skills
Time Management
Cross-functional Collaboration
Microsoft Office Suite
ISO 9001:2015 Standards

Location

United States

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

7+ years experience negotiating and managing OEM and Supplier agreements in a manufacturing environment

Education Level

B.S. or B.A in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or Economics
MBA preferred

Salary/Compensations

USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year

Benefits

Medical (with member reward points)
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
Benefit Bucks
Flexible work arrangements
Paid family leaves
Well-being programs
12 holidays per year
15 days of paid time off per year
Competitive pay
Incentives
Company share ownership
401(k) with match
Performance discussions
Global opportunities
Schneider Career Hub
Learning platforms like Coursera
Recognition
Volunteer leave
Programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation
Youth education initiatives
Military leave benefits

About the Company

Schneider Electric is a global leader in cooling technologies for Supercomputers, High Performance Computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Centers and Critical Process Cooling.
Schneider Electric has €40 billion global revenue, +9% organic growth, and 150,000+ employees in 100+ countries.
Schneider Electric's values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success.
IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork.
Schneider Electric aims to turn sustainability ambition into actions.
Schneider Electric is looking for IMPACT Makers who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization.

Equal Opportunity

Schneider Electric believes that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities.
Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
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.
Schneider Electric mirrors the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values.
Schneider Electric believes our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
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.