Procurement Operational Excellence Specialist

Schneider Electric•Nashville, TN

8d•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a highly driven, innovative, and versatile leader to join our North America Procurement Effectiveness Team. As part of the team shaping the future of procurement, you will lead transformative initiatives that influence how we operate, collaborate, leverage technology, and create value for the business. This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with senior leadership while driving meaningful change across the organization.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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).

Responsibilities

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.