Missions
As a VIE in Procurement, you will support and drive strategic procurement initiatives for industrial automation projects, working at the intersection of Project Management, Supplier Strategy, Cost & Risk Management.You will be fully embedded in project teams and exposed to end-to-end project delivery, from early sourcing decisions to supplier performance during ramp-up.
This role is designed for a high-potential graduate seeking strong ownership, structured exposure, and accelerated development toward a future Procurement /Project Leader / Category role.
Key Responsibilities
Project Procurement & Delivery Excellence Support
Support and contribute to the deployment of procurement strategies for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with supplier strategies, cost targets, and time-to-market objectives
Support and coordinate procurement activities across project phases in close collaboration with Project Leaders, R&D, Quality, and Industrial teams
Participate in supplier selection and qualification processes, including preparation of audits, risk assessments, and sourcing recommendations
Track project procurement KPIs and prepare clear dashboards and management updates
Support Make-or-Buy analyses and sourcing recommendations at early project stages
Supplier & Business Line Support
Support supplier management activities for assigned suppliers or business lines, including preparation of business reviews and follow-up of action plans
Contribute to supplier integration into Schneider Electric programs and maturity tracking
Assist in contract preparation and follow-up in coordination with peers and legal teams
Support negotiation preparation
Risk, Data & Process Excellence Support
Proactively identify supply, cost, or quality risks and escalate with data-driven recommendations
Ensure high-quality project and supplier data in procurement tools (PFU, Project ID Cards, dashboards)
Support compliance with procurement and project processes
Prepare clear documentation to support decision-making at project milestones
Flexibility & Team Contribution
Remain flexible to support ad-hoc team priorities and transversal initiatives, contributing to collective performance and continuity
Profil recherché
Education & BackgroundMaster’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or equivalent
First experience in procurement field, project management in industrial environment
Key Skills
Strong analytical and structuring skills; comfortable with data, KPIs, and dashboards
Ability to work in cross-functional and multicultural environments
Good communication skills; able to synthesize complex topics for management
Proactive mindset with willingness to challenge, learn, and take ownership
Fluent English required
What You Will Gain
Exposure to strategic procurement projects in a global industrial environment
Hands-on experience with supplier strategy, project delivery, and risk management
Strong development path toward Procurement Project Leader / Category roles
High level of visibility and interaction with senior stakeholders