Category Buyer

We're looking for a Buyer will work on-site at Schneider Electric facility located in Conselve, Italy. Buyer will report to Procurement Manager.

What will you do?

• Building medium term relationships with suppliers and negotiate for the best Total cost Solution developing Long Term agreements
• Identifying & Leading cost Saving Ideas working in cooperation with supplier and R&D
• Scouting for New Suppliers and Innovation with a deep focus on Economics and Business Sustainability
• Coordinating with Supply chain & Quality team to identify best pratices to reduce Lead time and to guarantee suppliers with High Quality Standards
• Being the Category Leader to interface with Project Management and to derive the most suitable Category and Suppliers Roadmap

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Degree or Diploma
• Business fluency in English; domestic and/or international travels will be required
• At least 3-5 years’ experience as Buyer better if within International groups.
• Managerial thinking and strong negotiation, influence and convince skills, target oriented
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluent English

What's in it for you?

• Permanent Contract;
• Flexibility at work;
• Exciting job in an international company, with opportunities o lead and contribute to different projects collaborating with cross-region teams;
• Special training tailored to your needs and career goals;
• Opportunity to develop based on clear career paths, to grow through experience and exposure;
• An environment where employees have equal opportunities to reach their fullest potential, depending on performance and personal aspirations;
• Global Family Leave program;
• Ticket restaurant or meal at canteen;
• Shareholding plans;
• Welfare programs that can be extended to your family;
• Health insurance and Professional/extraprofessional accident insurance

Let us learn about you Apply today.

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

Why us?

At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.

We believe in e mpowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.

We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.

Discover your M eaningful, Inclusive and Empowered career at Schneider Electric.

€34.2bn global revenue
+12% organic growth
135 000+ 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 we ‘embrace different’ as 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 and our DEI Policy

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.