Ready to drive procurement excellence and real cost impact? We're looking for a Direct Procurement Sourcing Management Specialist to optimize our sourcing strategies, strengthen supplier partnerships, and deliver measurable value across the business.
What will you do?- Optimize direct procurement processes to ensure cost efficiency and maintain high-quality standards
- Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to secure favorable terms and drive performance
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategic purchasing initiatives that deliver measurable results
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand procurement needs and align sourcing strategies
Required skills:- 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?- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking to shape procurement direction
- Excellent communication skills to influence and align diverse stakeholders
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
- Ability to work independently while coaching and guiding junior team members
What's in it for me?- Direct impact on business results through strategic procurement decisions
- Opportunity to lead initiatives and shape sourcing strategies
- Collaborative environment that values your expertise and professional growth
- Flexibility to manage your priorities with autonomy and trust
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.
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.
