Procurement Leader – Electronics

Why this role matters

You will be at the heart of innovation—working hand-in-hand with R&D to shape the next generation of products.

As the key interface between engineering teams and global suppliers, you will directly influence product architecture, technology choices, and cost competitiveness from day one.

Your decisions will impact what we build, how we build it, and who we build it with
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You lead procurement for complex, international product development projects, ensuring that sourcing strategy is fully integrated into design and delivery.

You will:

• Own procurement for new product development projects Manage sourcing activities across multi-site, multi-country projects involving critical electronic technologies.
• Shape product architecture early Contribute to Make-or-Buy decisions and influence design choices to ensure competitiveness, scalability, and supply resilience.
• Be the bridge between R&D and suppliers
• Drive supplier and component selection
• Promote standardization and reuse
• Challenge technical and commercial choices
• Ensure alignment between engineering requirements and market capabilities
• Lead sourcing execution end-to-end
• Identify and onboard new suppliers
• Lead qualification processes (including audits)
• Secure sourcing readiness in line with project milestones
• Negotiate and secure competitive agreements Own cost, contracts, and commercial negotiations for key components and assemblies.
• Deliver project performance Ensure procurement targets are met across:
• Cost
• Lead time / time-to-market
• Quality and reliability
• Supply continuity
• Drive industrialization and ramp-up Ensure smooth transfer to manufacturing and secure production ramp-up, in close collaboration with global plants (North America & Asia).
• Act as a procurement leader within the project team Influence cross-functional decisions, drive value engineering initiatives, and ensure procurement excellence throughout the product lifecycle.

• Electronics-driven mindset Ability to understand and challenge technical discussions related to electronic design and components
• Influence & leadership Able to engage R&D, suppliers, and stakeholders without direct authority
• Strategic thinking with execution discipline From early design decisions to industrial ramp-up
• Supplier ecosystem knowledge Understanding of global electronics markets and supply chains
• Collaboration in international environments Experience working across regions, cultures, and functions
• Change and impact driven Proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable in fast-moving environments
• Fluent in English

• Bachlors Degree in Engineering Business or related
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business
• 5+ years of experience in procurement/sourcing in a multinational environment
• Strong exposure to electronics
• Semiconductors
• PCBAs
• Electronic components and supply chains
• Experience in project procurement or new product introduction is a strong plus

• High-visibility role where your decisions shape competitive market offerings
• Collaborative culture with cross-functional exposure and leadership engagement
• Opportunities to grow expertise in sustainable and digital procurement
• Autonomy to drive results with flexibility and professional independence

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the…