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Schneider Electric•Nashville, TN

2h•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

Responsibilities

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