Procurement Operational Excellence Specialist 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).
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.
