Regional Cateogory Manager
About The Position
Schneider Electric is seeking a strategic and results-driven Regional Category Manager – NAM Transport (LTL) to lead the sourcing, supplier management, and category strategy for Less-than-Truckload transportation across North America. This role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that optimize cost, service, capacity, sustainability, and supplier performance. The successful candidate will lead complex sourcing events, negotiate transportation agreements, manage key carrier relationships, and partner with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Transportation, Operations, Finance, Sustainability, and Legal. As a recognized transportation procurement expert, you will influence business decisions, drive measurable value creation, and support Schneider Electric's operational and financial objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in transportation procurement, logistics sourcing, category management, or supply chain.
- Demonstrated success leading strategic sourcing initiatives and complex contract negotiations.
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience managing supplier relationships and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and sourcing or transportation analytics tools like Keelvar, SMC3 and others.
Nice To Haves
- Expert/Mastery in Procurement Negotiations
- Expert/Mastery in Supplier Management
- Expert/Mastery in Stakeholder Management
- Expert/Mastery in Financial Literacy
- Advanced/Proficient in Procurement Strategy
- Advanced/Proficient in Customer Intelligence
- Advanced/Proficient in Influencing Skills
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute North American LTL category strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Lead transportation sourcing events, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, carrier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
- Negotiate rates, service agreements, fuel programs, accessorial charges, and commercial terms with transportation providers.
- Manage strategic carrier relationships and lead supplier performance reviews, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify and deliver cost savings, productivity improvements, and value-creation opportunities.
- Utilize spend analysis, market intelligence, benchmarking, and financial modeling to support sourcing decisions.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand transportation requirements and develop effective procurement solutions.
- Assess supplier, operational, and commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Support Schneider Electric's sustainability initiatives by incorporating environmental considerations into sourcing decisions.
- Lead cross-functional projects and provide procurement expertise on strategic transportation initiatives.
Benefits
- medical (with member reward points)
- dental
- vision
- basic life insurance
- Benefit Bucks
- flexible work arrangements
- paid family leaves
- well-being programs
- 12 holidays per year
- 15 days of paid time off per year
- competitive pay
- incentives
- company share ownership
- 401(k) with match
- performance discussions
- global opportunities
- the Schneider Career Hub
- learning platforms like Coursera
- volunteer leave
- programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation
- youth education initiatives
- military leave benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
