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Job description:Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Procurement Global Category Manager - Professional Services (basically Consulting Services - IT and Engineering Service) in our Bangalore, India location.v The Global Category Manager must drive/ manage the entire end to end sourcing process within the category scope and must deliver on strategic projects to effectively deliver high performance, efficiencies, and customer satisfaction for Schneider Electric stakeholders in support of their business needs.Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities, and enrich lives. Our 135,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software, and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.https://youtu.be/4EtpkB0cuXEGreat people make Schneider Electric a great company.What do you get to do in this position?

• Indirect Procurement Organization:

v You will report to the Global Category Manager in the Global Professional Service team. You will be a part of a global procurement community (team members in North America, Europe, and Asia) and interact with stakeholders/suppliers all across the globe.

• Strategic Sourcing:

v Anticipate, collect, understand, and help to formalize the business requirements with various stakeholders in all BU organizations.v Assess the technology vendor market to determine the best options and sources of supply for Schneiderv Lead RFPs, negotiation, supplier selection in close collaboration with stakeholders to meet their business needsv Lead contract negotiation, approval, and signature for large-scale, enterprise-wide global agreements, in alignment with Group legal and compliance requirements and policies.v Demonstrates project management expertise with the ability to carry strategic sourcing projects from strategic planning through implementation.

• Category management and Supplier relationship management:

v Analyse and optimize a portfolio of Professional services to continuously optimize cost and operational efficiencies for Schneider Electricv Be accountable for delivering productivity/savings in his / her scope, based on strong collaboration with stakeholders (functional management)v Proactively manage his/her supplier panel, evaluate performance, risk, and innovation, in alignment with the category strategyv Prepare and lead Business Reviews with strategic suppliers

• Stakeholder management within framework of a global program for Professional services:

v Drive adoption to a global program of recommended vendors established at global level for IT / R&D and management consulting servicesv Support and drive change within all parties involved to ensure most business needs are met within the Programv Lead governance meetings to ensure continuous improvement within the established program (program adoption, stakeholder satisfaction, recommended supplier performance, etc.)Qualifications - External:v We know skills and competencies show up in many different 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.This job might be for you if you have the following skills and qualifications:v Sourcing & negotiation skills (contractual and commercial negotiation, supplier management, should-cost analysis, sourcing methods & tools)v Good understanding and experience in legal aspects associated with Professional services (Intellectual property, Personal data, cybersecurity, DPA etc.)v Ability to influence & convince, Networking skillsv Relevant experience in project management in a global environment, including change managementv Subject matter expertise on Professional services market trendsv Communication, collaboration, and functional leadership skillsv Ability to deal with sensitive topics and exposure to executive leaders in a global environmentv Result oriented, dynamic, self-driven, team playerv Ability to use e-sourcing and data analytics toolsv Data driven to leverage data analytics, data visualization and data presentation for strategic analysis of category/spend portfolio and supplier panel.v Fluent in English (written and verbal): mandatoryv Strategic sourcing experiencev Bachelor's degree (Master's Degree preferred)v 6-8 years of relevant experience in sourcing Professional services in a global environmentQualificationsBachelor's degree (Master's Degree preferred)Schedule: Full-time
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