.Job Description - Sr. Should Cost Manager - NAM (00936B)Global ProcurementShould Cost & AnalyticsWho are we?As the global specialist in energy management, Schneider Electric transforms the way people and organizations use energy. We make electricity available for both individuals and organizations, ensuring reliability and safety through our wide range of electrical distribution and critical power & cooling solutions. We provide energy efficiency solutions to help our customers achieve greater productivity while consuming fewer resources.What are we looking for?We are looking for a highly motivated and engaged Should Cost leader to contribute to Schneider Electric's cost competitiveness and productivity through analytics tools used in procurement strategies and negotiations. Your focus area will be on conducting Should Cost analysis for various Fabricated Components & Raw Material categories (such as stampings, plastics, assemblies, copper) for the creation and execution of a cost-saving roadmap for the North America Region.Responsibilities:Leadership competencies to manage relationships in a matrix organization and support internal customers' cost analysis globally.Create, lead, and execute Should Cost strategy and coverage plan for production Procurement commodities.Utilize analytic tools and methods to identify productivity opportunities through benchmarking costs.Support supplier negotiations utilizing Should Cost & Clean Sheet analysis to drive fact-based sustainable productivity.Increase Should Cost and Clean Sheet coverage by Category.Identify and lead gap analysis and partner with Category Management to identify actions and timelines to close the gap.Increase the use of Should Cost tools by the Procurement team and lead training and collaborative workshops with Category leaders, Buyers, and Suppliers.Category scope: Primary focus area will be Fabricated Components (FC), Raw Materials (RM).Specific expertise in Should Cost and Cost Model Breakdown / Clean Sheet for Stampings, Sheet Metal, Injection Molding, Steel and Non-Ferrous Raw Material.Qualifications:Self-driven/motivated individual with strong communication, collaboration, and influence skill set.5-10 years of strong Should Cost & Methodology analysis.Strong Purchasing/Procurement and strategic sourcing background with proven track record of success.Cost Structure Expert (Value Add, Raw Material, Labor Rates, Machine Rates, Overhead).Demonstrated Should Cost calculation experience on Fabricated Components and Raw Material categories.Strong Analytical Skills and Excel proficiency for large datasets.Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related function from a top University with 10+ years progressive experience in Category Management.Familiar with Regression Analysis (Minitab, R Studio) and desired experience in Machine Learning basics for Regression.Schneider Electric offers a competitive total compensation and benefits package