Senior Specialist, Procurement Project Management

Schneider Electric • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

This role is for a technical professional working at the intersection of Engineering and Procurement, combining product knowledge with commercial decision-making to improve product competitiveness and profitability. The position involves influencing engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and supplier decisions to deliver measurable business impact.

The role leads cost-reduction and productivity initiatives, considering technical trade-offs alongside cost, quality, manufacturability, and supply-chain constraints. It also involves cross-functional project leadership and direct engagement with suppliers on technical and commercial topics. The posting describes opportunities to lead high-impact projects, contribute to procurement through digital innovation and strategic execution, and work with autonomy in a collaborative environment that supports professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in Engineering, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development, Value Engineering, Product Cost Management, or related functions.
• Demonstrated experience leading cost-reduction or productivity initiatives involving product redesign, supplier optimization, material substitution, or manufacturing improvements.
• Strong understanding of product design, manufacturing processes, bills of materials (BOMs), and product lifecycle management.
• Experience working directly with suppliers on technical and commercial topics.
• Ability to evaluate technical trade-offs while considering cost, quality, manufacturability, and supply-chain constraints.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects involving Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Advanced English proficiency in a global environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in electrical, electronics, industrial automation, energy management, or manufacturing industries.
• Experience with Design-to-Cost, Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE), Product Productivity, or Cost-Out programs.
• Knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
• Familiarity with supplier negotiations, costing methodologies, and should-cost analysis.
• Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or equivalent certifications are considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost-reduction or productivity initiatives involving product redesign, supplier optimization, material substitution, or manufacturing improvements.
• Influence engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and supplier decisions to improve product competitiveness and profitability.
• Evaluate technical trade-offs while considering cost, quality, manufacturability, and supply-chain constraints.
• Lead cross-functional projects involving Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Work directly with suppliers on technical and commercial topics.
• Drive high-impact projects and contribute to procurement through digital innovation and strategic execution.

Benefits

• The posting describes a Total Rewards package intended to support employees and their families, future planning, skills and career growth, inclusion, and community contribution; specific benefits are not listed.
• Autonomy and flexibility to drive results in a dynamic environment.
• A collaborative culture that values expertise and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior