Solution Purchaser - Prefab Data Centers

Schneider Electric
Castro-Urdiales, Spain
14 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, Spanish

Tech stack

Data Centers Microsoft Office SAP (Applications)

Job description

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?La siguiente información ofrece un resumen de las habilidades, cualidades y cualificaciones necesarias para este puesto.Discover the opportunity to join an international, dynamic, and responsible company that fosters the development of all its people around the world.Every day, we empower employees to achieve more and experience exciting careers.Find out how our values and unique position make Schneider Electric a top 25 employer of choice, according to LinkedIn.Join Schneider Electric and power your career!As a global specialist in Energy Management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in Utilities & Infrastructures, Industries & Machine Manufacturers, Non-residential Buildings, Data Centers & Networks and Residential.Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the company’s 130,000 plus employees achieved sales of about 25 billion EUR in **, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations make the most of their energy.PREFAB DATA CENTERS BUSINESSThe PreFab Modular Data Center Systems have been driving a tremendous growth to the segment during the last years.The PreFab Data Center Systems Line of Business integrates Schneider products into modular enclosures, test the systems in the factory and deliver the final solution to the country of destination.Solution PurchaserMission:Proceed with all operational purchasing tasks focus on Prefab activity, from supplier identification to contractual agreements and customer satisfaction.Location:Sant Boi, BarcelonaWhat will you do?Accountable for contractual and innovative set up to ensure competitive offer and execution margin improvement within a project team.Define the specific purchasing strategy for the project, focusing on high stake / high risk commodities, continuously prioritizing tasks based on project time scheduleSecure the supplier sourcing & selection, being involved from the early tendering phases of the project to the cash collection, integrating all specification aspects (cost, lead-time, technology, quality, flexibility, logistic, financing& cash flow, T&C’s …), , managing Suppliers Homologation and Evaluation and the bid tabulation (based on total cost of ownership (TCO)), securing the negotiation process (including T&C)Assess risks and opportunities on the supply chain and transfer/mitigate them as early as possible through audit, contractual clauses, supplier action plan.Do contracts with suppliers taking into account customer requirements, anticipating potential changes & claims with suppliers.Manage the purchasing order process with an ethical approach, securing the assets from SESecure the supply deliveries, managing the risk mitigation plans with suppliers and anticipating pro-actively the necessary remindersParticipate to the margin improvement by closely monitor and control supplier changes & claims as well as supply chain resources during execution.Achieve qualification of supplier and evaluation of performance for service and material purchases.Contribute as team member to better serve the customer, taking into consideration the change orders and the expectations from customers, selecting flexible suppliersWhat will help you to be successful?You should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience, ideally in a procurement role and proven track record as a Senior Purchaser.Experience on EPC business environment highly appreciatedExperience on full scope of purchases (including advanced negotiation and contract management)Strong customer orientationGood project process understanding, besides rigorous governance and process managementAutonomy, sense of responsibility and commitment, faultless ethicProximity management and management by participationTeam player and builderProven ability to work inside international cross-functional teamsLeadership and cooperation skillsAbility for exposure to Management CommitteeFluent in English and Spanish is mandatory.Other lenguages nive to haveTechnical degree - preference for engineering subjects.Good knowledge Microsoft Office and SAPIf you would like to have:Exciting job in an international company, with opportunities to lead and contribute to different projects & actions (e.g. CSR, charity, Employer Branding, Well-Being)Work in a diverse and supportive team of professionalsBuddy, mentor & induction training - that will help you to smoothly find yourself in our companySpecial training tailored to your needs and career goalsNo formal dress code - we welcome people as they are and perceive diversity as value for the companyPossibility to use foreign languages and to collaborate with cross-region teamsAt 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.xqziphu We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability.

Requirements

You should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience, ideally in a procurement role and proven track record as a Senior Purchaser. Experience on EPC business environment highly appreciated Experience on full scope of purchases (including advanced negotiation and contract management) Strong customer orientation Good project process understanding, besides rigorous governance and process management Autonomy, sense of responsibility and commitment, faultless ethic Proximity management and management by participation Team player and builder Proven ability to work inside international cross-functional teams Leadership and cooperation skills Ability for exposure to Management Committee Fluent in English and Spanish is mandatory. Other lenguages nive to have Technical degree - preference for engineering subjects. Good knowledge Microsoft Office and SAP

About the company

Castro-Urdiales, Cantabria, España

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? La siguiente información ofrece un resumen de las habilidades, cualidades y cualificaciones necesarias para este puesto. Discover the opportunity to join an international, dynamic, and responsible company that fosters the development of all its people around the world. Every day, we empower employees to achieve more and experience exciting careers. Find out how our values and unique position make Schneider Electric a top 25 employer of choice, according to LinkedIn. Join Schneider Electric and power your career! As a global specialist in Energy Management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in Utilities & Infrastructures, Industries & Machine Manufacturers, Non-residential Buildings, Data Centers & Networks and Residential. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the company’s 130,000 plus employees achieved sales of about 25 billion EUR in **, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations make the most of their energy. PREFAB DATA CENTERS BUSINESS The PreFab Modular Data Center Systems have been driving a tremendous growth to the segment during the last years. The PreFab Data Center Systems Line of Business integrates Schneider products into modular enclosures, test the systems in the factory and deliver the final solution to the country of destination., Exciting job in an international company, with opportunities to lead and contribute to different projects & actions (e.g. CSR, charity, Employer Branding, Well-Being) Work in a diverse and supportive team of professionals Buddy, mentor & induction training - that will help you to smoothly find yourself in our company Special training tailored to your needs and career goals No formal dress code - we welcome people as they are and perceive diversity as value for the company Possibility to use foreign languages and to collaborate with cross-region teams 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. xqziphu We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability.

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