Schneider Electric

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Schneider Electric$101K — $152K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in procurement and sourcing roles
  • Intermediate knowledge in procurement strategy development
  • Experience in supplier management and relationship building
  • Proficient in contract management and negotiations
  • Skilled in cost analysis and identifying savings opportunities
  • Strong influencing skills to align stakeholders
  • Effective problem-solving and conflict management capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives to optimize direct procurement for cost efficiency
  • Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers to enhance performance
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings through purchasing strategies
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business goals
  • Implement process improvements in procurement operations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid family leave options
  • 15 days of paid time off plus 12 holidays annually
  • 401(k) with company match for future financial planning
  • Opportunities for skill development and career growth through global programs
  • Community support initiatives including volunteer leave and education programs
Full Job Description
Join us as a Direct Procurement Sourcing Management Specialist and drive real business impact through strategic sourcing. You'll optimize procurement processes, negotiate high-value contracts, and partner with teams across the organization to deliver cost savings and quality excellence.

What will you do?
  • Lead direct procurement initiatives that optimize cost efficiency while maintaining quality standards
  • Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to secure competitive terms and drive performance
  • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through strategic purchasing and process improvements
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies with business goals

What are the key skills we are looking for?
  • Procurement Strategy - intermediate level; developing sourcing plans that align with business objectives
  • Supplier Management - intermediate level; building and maintaining strong supplier partnerships
  • Contract Management - intermediate level; negotiating and managing agreements to protect business interests
  • Procurement Negotiations - intermediate level; securing favorable terms while maintaining supplier relationships
  • Cost Analysis - intermediate level; identifying savings opportunities through detailed spend analysis
  • Influencing Skills - intermediate level; driving alignment across stakeholders with competing priorities
  • Problem Solving - intermediate level; resolving procurement challenges with practical, effective solutions
  • Conflict Management - intermediate level; navigating supplier and stakeholder disagreements constructively

What qualifications will make you successful?
  • Strategic thinking and business acumen to shape procurement direction
  • Strong communication and influencing skills to align diverse stakeholders
  • Proactive approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
  • Ability to work independently and provide guidance to others when needed

What's in it for me?
  • High-impact role where your decisions directly influence business outcomes
  • Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives and drive meaningful change
  • Collaborative culture that values expertise and invests in your development
  • Autonomy to manage priorities and shape your work approach

Bring your procurement expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you - apply today!

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you'll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. 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!

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a multinational corporation that specializes in energy management and automation solutions. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France. Schneider Electric offers a wide range of products and services including electrical distribution, automation and control, and energy management. The company operates in over 100 countries and has a strong presence in the industrial and commercial sectors. Schneider Electric is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact. The company has received numerous awards for its sustainability efforts and is recognized as a leader in the industry.
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