Schneider Electric

Procurement Effectiveness Specialist - Transformation Management

Schneider Electric • $117K — $176K *
Nashville, TN 37211In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related field.
  • 7+ years experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Consulting, Business Transformation, or related fields.
  • Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with emerging technologies and AI tools.
  • Ability to create impactful executive presentations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Self-starter with accountability.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic transformation initiatives in procurement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive initiatives.
  • Develop change management strategies for adoption.
  • Design supplier engagement events to strengthen partnerships.
  • Improve the Strategic Supplier Business Review framework.
  • Implement cash generation and working capital programs.
  • Build executive presentations to influence stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid family leave.
  • 12 holidays and 15 days of paid time off per year.
  • 401(k) with a company match and incentives.
  • Learning and development opportunities through courses and performance discussions.
  • Support for community engagement and volunteerism.
Full Job Description
Procurement Effectiveness Specialist - Strategy & Transformation Management

What You'll Do
  • Lead strategic transformation initiatives across procurement, including sustainability, supplier performance, digitalization, process excellence, compliance, supplier diversity and working capital optimization.
  • Partner with Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain Operations, Treasury, Legal, and senior business leaders to drive cross-functional initiatives and deliver measurable business impact.
  • Develop and execute change management strategies that accelerate adoption and sustain results.
  • Design and lead high-impact supplier engagement events, including Supplier Days and executive forums, creating opportunities to strengthen strategic partnerships, accelerate collaboration, and advance procurement priorities.
  • Own the design and continuous improvement of the Strategic Supplier Business Review framework, driving standardization, governance, executive visibility, and organizational adoption across procurement teams.
  • Lead cash generation and working capital improvement programs, including payment terms optimization and other value creation initiatives.
  • Build compelling executive presentations and communications that influence decisions and align stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
  • Identify opportunities, challenge existing ways of working, and lead initiatives that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and business performance.


What Makes This Role Unique
  • Direct exposure to senior procurement and business leadership.
  • Opportunity to lead initiatives with significant financial, operational, and strategic impact.
  • Broad exposure across strategy, operations, sustainability, supplier management, digital transformation, and organizational effectiveness.
  • High-visibility environment where ideas become actions and actions create measurable business results.
  • Opportunity to influence the future direction of procurement within one of the world's leading organizations.


What We're Looking For
  • Strong project management, stakeholder management, and change management capabilities.
  • Early adopter of emerging technologies, AI tools, and automation solutions, with a track record of applying them to improve productivity and business outcomes.
  • Executive presence and exceptional communication skills, with the ability to create clear, persuasive, and impactful presentations for Directors, Vice Presidents, and senior leaders.
  • Ability to influence without authority, navigate ambiguity, and drive results across multiple priorities.
  • Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Passion for technology, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Self-starter mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related field.
  • +7 Years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Consulting, Business Transformation, Program Management, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence.
  • PMP Certification (preferred).
  • MBA (preferred).


Who You Are
  • A transformation-minded leader who thrives on change and continuous improvement.
  • An effective communicator capable of engaging audiences from frontline teams to executive leadership.
  • A technology enthusiast who actively explores new tools, AI capabilities, and innovative ways of working.
  • Someone who naturally challenges conventional thinking and seeks better, faster, and simpler solutions.
  • Comfortable moving seamlessly between strategy and execution.


For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 117,600 - USD 176,400 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.

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.

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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Size
166,025 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1836
NASDAQ
SBGSY
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