Outsourcing Director

Schneider Electric

3.3

(16)

Nashville, TN

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  • 56% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 62% say the CEO supports gender diversity
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    Position summary

    ponsibility" and SE ethics for all his/her team.

    • Enable partnership with suppliers , in particular regarding all the innovation subjects.

    • Convince & influence all actors inside Schneider on this Market, be THE contact for all the Business Units within the Region and Functions for sourcing of key components.

    What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

    • Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Electrical Engineering or other related function is required.

    • 15+ years of experience managing Electrical and Electrical category

    • Customer-orientation, but also willing and able to challenge stakeholders

    • Strong Strategic Vision with strong execution power

    • Strong track record to successfully lead global transformation

    • Excellent Negotiating skills and experience working in a strategic environment.

    • Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo

    • Superior communication skills, with the ability to not only clearly communicate verbally and in written form, but also to listen well to others to genuinely understand their viewpoints and take them into consideration of sourcing strategy and supplier selection

    • Demonstrated ability to complete complex, cross-business projects in a multi-dimension organizational structure

    • Demonstrated ability to "sell" one's ideas to others in a very diverse, multicultural business environment

    • A self-starter with a high degree of motivation who can work with minimal direct supervision

    • Open personality that is naturally curious to learn yet very focused on essential activities as agreed with management

    We know skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

    What's in it for me?
    Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more.

    Let us learn about you! Apply today.

    You must submit an on-line application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

    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.

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    36 billion global revenue
    +13% organic growth
    150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
    #1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

    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. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

    You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

    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.

    Why you should apply for a job to Schneider Electric:

  • 56% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 62% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.