Procurement Buyer - Benalla

* Benalla Victoria


* Salary Range - $90,000 + Superannuation


* Permanent / Full-Time position

About Us

Schneider's purpose is to create impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all.

At Schneider we call this Life Is On.

Our Mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency.

Our products and services support everything from smart energy and building management to industrial automation and EV charging.

In 2025 we were named in Australia's top 101 workplaces for women by WORK180 and we were also recognised as the World's Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025 by Corporate Knights.

We are a truly global organisation, with Group Revenue of €38 billion in 2024 and 30,000+ employees spread across 100+ countries.

The Opportunity

Our Benalla manufacturing site is located in regional Victoria, 2.5 hours north of Melbourne's CBD.

This plant plays a crucial role in our operations, providing energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability, primarily Transformers, Kiosks and Switchgear.

The Benalla plant is a testament to our commitment to local manufacturing and innovation, contributing significantly to the regional economy and offering numerous job opportunities.

We are currently seeking an experienced Procurement Buyer to join our team in Benalla, Victoria.

This permanent position will see you playing a key role in transforming procurement for our Benalla Plant as you play a pivotal hands-on role in sourcing, selecting and developing suppliers to achieve the best possible outcomes in terms of Price, Quality, Quality of Service and Exposure to Risk for components and raw material for both existing and new products.

This exciting new career opportunity will see you:



* Lead supplier selection, development and performance audits


* Own category spend analytics, APOP planning and supplier negotiations


* Work with regional and global category teams to align and execute sourcing strategies


* Manage RFPs, pricing agreements, forecasting, reporting and lifecycle costing


* Achieve annual cost reductions via negotiation, benchmarking and localisation


* Ensure material flow, mitigate risks and develop alternate sourcing strategies


* Build long-term supplier partnerships that drive innovation and sustainability


* Leverage digital tools to reduce non-value-added activities in procurement


* Align with Schneider's sustainability goals through responsible sourcing

Our ideal candidate will possess:



* Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering coupled with previous experience in a similar


* role, ideally within a similar Manufacturing environment / organisation


* Knowledge of Transformer components and related supply chain requirements


* Proven technical skills in relation to Procurement, Buying and Sourcing requirements


* Intermediate IT skills, experienced in the ...