Solution Purchaser

September 20, 2024

Schneider Electric

台北市

Do you dream of working in a company that is driven by a meaningful purpose? An inclusive company that empowers you to do your best and be innovative?
At Schneider Electric, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to do more with less, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability.
We are looking for Solution Purchaser to make an impact!

Scope & Environment
Within a country or Regional providing mutualized Supply Chain support to all Project execution centers / Application Centers / Service Operations.
Collaboration with concerned Project offices and Business units etc.

Key responsibilities / activities

Facilitate & Working closely with Country Services Operations, Project Execution and Tendering team to create optimized purchasing proposals. Secure supplier selection and qualification on a total Cost of Ownership basis, to meet customer's needs, using best skills and technology while minimizing cost/risks and maximizing service levels.
Review/Assess risks on the upstream and downstream supply chain, contribute to mitigation plan with suppliers (IG/OG), execute the associated action plans and management the changes.
Secure T&C’s with suppliers (Back to Back clauses) and ensure that a proper flow down of customer T&Cs is negotiated with the suppliers
Leverage strategic sourcing through commodity management and partnership. Perform supplier management by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with potential & existing suppliers at local, reginal and global level
Manage recurrent and non-recurrent, non-standard purchases with diverse scopes and technology, with proper processes and tools. Focus on specialization in nonstandard purchase methodology and ensure that supplies are available as per Project needs.
Ensure for both Selling and Execution phases, full compliance of Supply Chain involvement with CPP (RITE process,
gate review, etc.). If required, take part in major opportunities/projects gate reviews.
Create effective logistics flow design at Selling stage and ensure that planning and scheduling is optimized in line with
the Project Management needs
Anticipate any impact of customer changes on supplier delivery to avoid inventory and cash issues, and from supplier deviation on customer schedule to avoid penalties. Monitor and control the changes and claims during execution, in order to minimize the risk and secure and/or improve the project margin, while optimizing the impact on the Project cash curve.
Create a lean & optimized supply chain logistics set up within the country to ensure a smooth operations, starting from issuance of Purchase Orders, conduct scheduling and follow the deliveries. Perform goods receipt (generating revenue recognition), organize shipment based on incoterms and import/export clearances with service providers. Manage on site inventory/stock management/ Site work means management to support Site & commissioning.

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Qualifications

Skills requirements

Preferred University Master Degree (Engineering and/or Supply Chain & Logistics)
Experience- Minimum 10-12 years’ experience in Supply Chain
Services or Project experience in supply chain operations within the Project/Solution environment is an added advantage
English fluency is a must
Strong presentation, communication and negotiation skills, effective in a cross cultural environment to foster collaboration
Proven leadership skills in Project context, focusing on business objectives. Ability to influence & convince in a complex matrix organization
Change management abilities and process driven approach with a continuous improvement mindset
Professional Supply Chain Certification (CPSM, ISM etc.) is a plus Education