Resilience and Sustainability Leader at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Foxboro, Massachusetts

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced procurement professional to join our team. This role will involve functional management and coordination of procurement activities across multiple lines of business and regions. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving key initiatives including design resilience, sustainability, and people development. The candidate will become a pillar of the Industrial Automation Procurement Management System

What will you do in this position?

• Coordinate procurement resilience activities across various lines of business and regions to ensure alignment with SE best design & buy practices.


• Collaborate with the CoE (CTO office) to continuously align business risk assessment and action plans.


• Lead sustainability efforts in IA procurement by ensuring adherence to the latest standards and objectives. Collaborate with the CTO team to drive our transition towards eco-friendly products, whether developed in-house at SE or in partnership with external suppliers


• Act as the referent for IA project procurement leaders in the field of resilience and sustainability contribute to the team development and expertise in these domains.


• Enhance global engagement by effectively onboarding new team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, and driving the adoption of GenAI within the team.


• Cultivate a dynamic environment that promotes continuous learning and development


• Utilize strong analytical and reporting skills to track and communicate the impact of procurement activities, ensuring transparency and accountability across all initiatives.


• Foster transversal communication and coordination, working closely with stakeholders from various functions and regions to ensure seamless alignment and collaboration.

Who will you report to? Industrial Automation BU Procurement VP

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field is required. Master's degree preferred.


• Proven experience in procurement, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional coordination and management.


• Demonstrated ability to drive and lead change initiatives, with a real interest for transformations linked to risk management and sustainability.


• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and cultures.


• Strategic mindset with a focus on driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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!

€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.We are seeking a dynamic and experienced procurement professional to join our team. This role will involve functional management and coordination of procurement activities across multiple lines of business and regions. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving key initiatives including design resilience, sustainability, and people development. The candidate will become a pillar of the Industrial Automation Procurement Management System

What will you do in this position?

• Coordinate procurement resilience activities across various lines of business and regions to ensure alignment with SE best design & buy practices.


• Collaborate with the CoE (CTO office) to continuously align business risk assessment and action plans.


• Lead sustainability efforts in IA procurement by ensuring adherence to the latest standards and objectives. Collaborate with the CTO team to drive our transition towards eco-friendly products, whether developed in-house at SE or in partnership with external suppliers


• Act as the referent for IA project procurement leaders in the field of resilience and sustainability contribute to the team development and expertise in these domains.


• Enhance global engagement by effectively onboarding new team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, and driving the adoption of GenAI within the team.


• Cultivate a dynamic environment that promotes continuous learning and development


• Utilize strong analytical and reporting skills to track and communicate the impact of procurement activities, ensuring transparency and accountability across all initiatives.


• Foster transversal communication and coordination, working closely with stakeholders from various functions and regions to ensure seamless alignment and collaboration.

Who will you report to? Industrial Automation BU Procurement VP

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