Supplier Relationship Management - Specialist Professional

Strategic Supplier Leader (SSL)What will you do?
The Strategic Supplier Leader (SSL) is Schneider Electric's single point of accountability ("One Voice") for assigned Strategic Supplier(s).

In this role, you will own and develop the executive-level relationship with the supplier, coordinating closely with the SE Sponsor and the supplier's senior leadership (up to CEO level).

You will drive long-term value creation, supplier performance, and execution of market-level strategies across all Schneider Electric entities.

Your key responsibilities include:


* Act as the central liaison between Schneider Electric and the Strategic Supplier(s), ensuring strong bi-directional communication.


* Lead Executive and Business Reviews on behalf of all Schneider Electric entities.


* Define, align, and deploy Supplier value propositions and multi-year strategic roadmaps.


* Drive supplier performance across Productivity, Quality, On-Time Delivery, Competitiveness, Innovation, Responsiveness, and Planet & Society responsibility.


* Consolidate business needs from BUs and Operations to identify development and growth opportunities.


* Negotiate performance, productivity, and improvement objectives with suppliers.


* Execute the market-level strategy for assigned Strategic Supplier(s).


* Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.


* Monitor supplier risk, capacity, and investment plans, acting as the main escalation point when required.


* Partner with Category Buyers to ensure operational execution and alignment.


* Track and report supplier performance and maintain accurate supplier data in SE systems.

Who will you report to?
You will report to the Category Director, with functional alignment to the VP Business Procurement PP & Strategic Outsourcing Procurement.

What qualifications will make you successful?


* Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
(Master's degree preferred).


* Minimum 5 years of experience in Supplier Relationship Management, Category Management, or Operational Procurement.


* Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and lead across multiple organizational levels.


* Strong experience managing strategic and executive supplier relationships.


* Industrial or technical background preferred (plastics or metals).


* Demonstrated capability to drive performance, governance, and strategic execution.

What's in it for you?


* Exposure to regional and global stakeholders and strategic suppliers.


* Opportunity to influence long-term supplier strategy and value creation.


* Collaboration with diverse business functions and international operations.


* Flexible work arrangements and a competitive benefits package.


* A role where your impact is visible at both strategic and executive levels.

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