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At Schneider Electric, we are committed to solving real-world problems to create a sustainable, digitalized, and new electric future. Schneider Electric's international project management entity is in charge of major multi-technical projects. This entity is at the center of the effort for decarbonized energy and provides our customers around the world with safe, competitive and innovative solutions every day, in complete safety. In this context, our teams provide all the necessary functions for the management of major electricity distribution projects. If you want to join the world of projects in Europe and abroad, in a leading entity in these environments with strong technical challenges in electrical distribution, in order to be a major player in future data center programs, join our team. In this context and in order to support the strengthening of the Purchasing division, Schneider Electric is recruiting a Senior Solution Buyer to contribute to a major program. Your role: Reporting to the Solution Procurement Manager and providing support for related purchases Multisegment Europe Solution center. Your missions: Define and deploy the purchasing strategy for the families of products and services related to the program, in line with the requirements of a highly constrained field and in accordance with Schneider Electric's overall objectives. Manage cost reduction initiatives (Value Engineering, change of suppliers, negotiation) while guaranteeing the control of subcontracting Manage the strategic supplier relationship: selection, qualification, negotiation of contracts (price, deadlines, logistical conditions, quality and safety clauses). Ensure regulatory and contractual compliance (standards, customer requirements, certifications). Participate in the upstream phases of projects (tendering) to integrate the purchasing strategy from the design stage. Assess and mitigate supply chain risks (supplier audit, continuity plans, contractual clauses). Contribute to the purchasing database and the monitoring of performance indicators (cost, quality, deadlines, safety). Secure external procurement over the long term: implementation of framework contracts, sustainable procurement strategies and proactive management of disruption risks. Ensure regular reporting to management on purchasing KPIs, supplier performance and identified risks. The role is based in Spain. You may have to travel 25% of the time. Your profile: Education: Bac+5 in Purchasing, Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent. Experience: 5 to 8 years in strategic purchasing, ideally in a complex industrial environment (energy, oil & gas). Your skills: Technical skills: Knowledge of industrial processes, Mastery of ERP tools (SAP) and negotiation techniques. Cost analysis, risk management, contractualization. E-House manufacturing Process Knowledge Behavioural skills: Leadership and ability to work in a matrix environment. Excellent communication and project management skills. Rigour, sense of ethics and compliance Synthesis Capacity Spanish and English Fluent are essential. French optional We know that skills manifest in many ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all of the requirements listed, we still encourage you to apply. This role gives you: This enriching experience will allow you to develop in order to allow you to flourish in a multi-business and multi-technical environment Working within a dedicated team on a project of this magnitude means embarking on a collective adventure where every expertise counts. Also, you will evolve in a highly collaborative environment, in constant interaction with the engineering, quality, safety, sales, project management and management teams. Life is on: join us and grow your impact! What's in it for me? High-impact role where your decisions directly shape project success Opportunity to work with cutting-edge solutions and innovative service providers Collaborative culture that values expertise and professional judgment Career development with exposure to complex, strategic procurement initiatives Bring your procurement expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you — apply today! At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker. Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team: Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, support for chronic conditions, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges. Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans for your future. Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow. Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace. Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education. 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.
