Category Buyer Engineering to Order (ETO) Job Title: Category Buyer – Procurement – Global Supply Chain Location: Budapest, Hungary Category: CT & VT (Current Transformers & Voltage Transformers), Relays, Castings Scope: ETO plants in Europe Job Type: Full-time Who are we and what do we stand for?

Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes.

Our technologies enable buildings, data centres, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability.

Our portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory.

With 160,000 employees and one million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world’s most sustainable companies.

Your Mission The role is part of the Central Procurement organisation within the Europe region, and is based in Budapest, in our Global Supply Chain Hub.

The role will manage the relationship between Schneider Electric & the suppliers.

The Category Buyer acts as the main SPOC of the suppliers under his/her responsibility, leading business continuity, driving strategy, supplier base development and optimisation, and enhancing digital and sustainable capabilities with the suppliers and their supply chain.

What is the purpose of the Category Buyer role in the Schneider Electric ETO (Engineering to Order) organisation?

This role has the key interface with the plant covering procurement activities and suppliers’ management: Interface with the category manager to collect ETO specifications, specify the qualification criteria and contribute to the segmentation of the strategy Contribute and implement the strategy (SOC) in the cluster perimeter Taking the category strategies into account, you will build & drive the category APOP (Annual Procurement Operational Plan) validated by Global Category & Plant.

By cooperating with the Global category & SLD and quality team, you will build the supplier development plan and support its deployment from the supplier side Negotiate global frame agreements with suppliers Initiate and drive breakthrough (make or buy, rebalancing, SBO, innovation…) on the category incl. following the advancement Develop supplier competitiveness and assess the quality level.

React to deviations.

Ensure supplier readiness, supplier capacity to deliver on G ETO growth Organize lesson learnt per category (multi-supplier approach).

Return of

Experience: on key projects or on the ETO dimension.

Secure Supplier competitiveness and upstream readiness on the category perimeter and the performance on the negotiation lever Improve DTDD – DPO with suppliers to drive Cash Create, manage and track all productivity actions in a dedicated tool (i Save) Raise and address “cluster” supplier quality of service and business continuity Business Continuity first level for escalation Support PPM and Group Manager on SRM strategy (Sponsorship, C2P, Business review) Supplier base next generation, supplier selection connected with Category Strategy Coordination with Customer Project Buyers on key projects and opportunities, supporting cost competitiveness to win the business profitably The Category Buyer is a key role in our organisation.

Are you ready for this challenge?

About You:

A degree in Procurement, Supply Chain from a leading institution with excellent academic credentials is preferred.

Min 3 years’ experience in Procurement Management with the following skills: capable of defining strategy, animating a team, convincing and influencing the stakeholders.

Strong negotiation and influencing skills.

Be able to navigate in a complex environment and organisation, connect with people and create strong networking Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, able to convince & influence a large network of internal/external stakeholders.

In-depth understanding and knowledge of the industry Strong analytical skills Excellent presentation skills Business Acumen Ability to demonstrate strong capabilities in: Leadership Digital Communication Collaboration Capabilities to innovate in our practices and drive transformations (transformative and disruptive mindset) Customer centric Strategic Thinking Cross-cultural awareness Entrepreneurship behaviour Technical capability to understand their purchases deeply High level of adaptability and change management, ability to learn and grow quickly.

Capability of handling multiple tasks and priorities Have full accountability and leadership of the topics, managing end-to-end governance Strong Customer focus with an understanding of the Supply chain and Quality process Proficient experience in Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Mastering AI What's in it for you?

Schneider Electric believes in rewarding and recognising employees who contribute to the success of the Company.

We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners.

Competitive compensation package, according to industry standards including annual bonus, company car, cafeteria, life insurance, health care & pension fund contribution, Medicover package and a lot more. WESOP (World Employee Share Ownership Plan), our unique program with the opportunity to become a shareholder in the company.

Inclusive Environment: We build a culture of respect where everyone feels safe to be their authentic selves.

We are fully committed to inclusion, and our policies and culture reflect this commitment.

Global Family Leave Package to support a healthy work-life balance.

Exceptional career opportunities not only locally, but on an international scope as well.

Continuous development and learning possibilities, personally and professionally.

We work in a hybrid set-up to fit with your lifestyle.

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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.

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.

Category Buyer Engineering to Order (ETO) Job Title: Category Buyer – Procurement – Global Supply Chain Location: Budapest, Hungary Category: CT & VT (Current Transformers & Voltage Transformers), Relays, Castings Scope: ETO plants in Europe Job Type: Full-time Who are we and what do we stand for?

Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes.

Our technologies enable buildings, data centres, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability.

Our portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory.

With 160,000 employees and one million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world’s most sustainable companies.

Your Mission The role is part of the Central Procurement organisation within the Europe region, and is based in Budapest, in our Global Supply Chain Hub.

The role will manage the relationship between Schneider Electric & the suppliers.

The Category Buyer acts as the main SPOC of the suppliers under his/her responsibility, leading business continuity, driving strategy, supplier base development and optimisation, and enhancing digital and sustainable capabilities with the suppliers and their supply chain.

What is the purpose of the Category Buyer role in the Schneider Electric ETO (Engineering to Order) organisation?

This role has the key interface with the plant covering procurement activities and suppliers’ management: Interface with the category manager to collect ETO specifications, specify the qualification criteria and contribute to the segmentation of the strategy Contribute and implement the strategy (SOC) in the cluster perimeter Taking the category strategies into account, you will build & drive the category APOP (Annual Procurement Operational Plan) validated by Global Category & Plant.

By cooperating with the Global category & SLD and quality team, you will build the supplier development plan and support its deployment from the supplier side Negotiate global frame agreements with suppliers Initiate and drive breakthrough (make or buy, rebalancing, SBO, innovation…) on the category incl. following the advancement Develop supplier competitiveness and assess the quality level.

React to deviations.

Ensure supplier readiness, supplier capacity to deliver on G ETO growth Organize lesson learnt per category (multi-supplier approach).

Return of

Experience: on key projects or on the ETO dimension.

Secure Supplier competitiveness and upstream readiness on the category perimeter and the performance on the negotiation lever Improve DTDD – DPO with suppliers to drive Cash Create, manage and track all productivity actions in a dedicated tool (i Save) Raise and address “cluster” supplier quality of service and business continuity Business Continuity first level for escalation Support PPM and Group Manager on SRM strategy (Sponsorship, C2P, Business review) Supplier base next generation, supplier selection connected with Category Strategy Coordination with Customer Project Buyers on key projects and opportunities, supporting cost competitiveness to win the business profitably The Category Buyer is a key role in our organisation.

Are you ready for this challenge?

About You:

A degree in Procurement, Supply Chain from a leading institution with excellent academic credentials is preferred.

Min 3 years’ experience in Procurement Management with the following skills: capable of defining strategy, animating a team, convincing and influencing the stakeholders.

Strong negotiation and influencing skills.

Be able to navigate in a complex environment and organisation, connect with people and create strong networking Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, able to convince & influence a large network of internal/external stakeholders.

In-depth understanding and knowledge of the industry Strong analytical skills Excellent presentation skills Business Acumen Ability to demonstrate strong capabilities in: Leadership Digital Communication Collaboration Capabilities to innovate in our practices and drive transformations (transformative and disruptive mindset) Customer centric Strategic Thinking Cross-cultural awareness Entrepreneurship behaviour Technical capability to understand their purchases deeply High level of adaptability and change management, ability to learn and grow quickly.

Capability of handling multiple tasks and priorities Have full accountability and leadership of the topics, managing end-to-end governance Strong Customer focus with an understanding of the Supply chain and Quality process Proficient experience in Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Mastering AI What's in it for you?

Schneider Electric believes in rewarding and recognising employees who contribute to the success of the Company.

We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners.

Competitive compensation package, according to industry standards including annual bonus, company car, cafeteria, life insurance, health care & pension fund contribution, Medicover package and a lot more. WESOP (World Employee Share Ownership Plan), our unique program with the opportunity to become a shareholder in the company.

Inclusive Environment: We build a culture of respect where everyone feels safe to be their authentic selves.

We are fully committed to inclusion, and our policies and culture reflect this commitment.

Global Family Leave Package to support a healthy work-life balance.

Exceptional career opportunities not only locally, but on an international scope as well.

Continuous development and learning possibilities, personally and professionally.

We work in a hybrid set-up to fit with your lifestyle.