Strategic Supplier Leader

Job description

Strategic Supplier Leader (SSL) What will you do? The Strategic Supplier Leader (SSL) is Schneider Electric’s single point of accountability (“One Voice”) for assigned Strategic Supplier(s). In this role, you will own and develop the executive-level relationship with the supplier, coordinating closely with the SE Sponsor and the supplier’s senior leadership (up to CEO level). You will drive long-term value creation, supplier performance, and execution of market-level strategies across all Schneider Electric entities. Your key responsibilities include: Act as the central liaison between Schneider Electric and the Strategic Supplier(s), ensuring strong bi‑directional communication. Lead Executive and Business Reviews on behalf of all Schneider Electric entities. Define, align, and deploy Supplier value propositions and multi‑year strategic roadmaps. Drive supplier performance across Productivity, Quality, On‑Time Delivery, Competitiveness, Innovation, Responsiveness, and Planet Society responsibility. Consolidate business needs from BUs and Operations to identify development and growth opportunities. Negotiate performance, productivity, and improvement objectives with suppliers. Execute the market-level strategy for assigned Strategic Supplier(s). Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement. Monitor supplier risk, capacity, and investment plans, acting as the main escalation point when required. Partner with Category Buyers to ensure operational execution and alignment. Track and report supplier performance…