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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 At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: "We see you. We value you". It's more than just pay and benefits
• it's a meaningful investment in you.

It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker. 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 po...