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negotiation table throughout my career ,” David begins . “ I started my career in purchasing as a commodities buyer , before deciding to return to school to train as an electrician . I later became an electrical contractor , then went back into procurement as an estimator for a few large corporations including a federal government contractor .

“ I worked for one of the largest mining corporations in the world for around 11 years , where I was responsible for electrical automation and software procurement . I then received an offer from Schneider to help with the company ’ s mining and metals accounts . Looking back , it seems as though each door opened plenty of opportunities for subsequent doors , and I feel lucky to have gained experience in multiple roles , as I can easily understand the requirements and perspectives of other colleagues and customers .”

Speaking about the company more generally , David continues : “ Schneider is an old corporation with roots in mining and metals . The Schneider brothers initially started the company in France in the 1830s by mining iron ore to make steel , including making tanks during the world wars , and

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