GM Indirect Procurement Sourcing Management

Schneider Electric; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric Bengaluru, India, is seeking a Manager of Indirect Procurement Sourcing to lead strategic initiatives and drive cost efficiency.

You will shape procurement strategy, negotiate high-impact contracts, and develop a team while guiding decisions that influence organizational success across functions and regions.

This role offers an opportunity to mentor professionals, collaborate across business areas, and advance responsible supply chain practices in a global technology leader.

Qualifications

• Strategic mindset with strong business acumen to align procurement decisions with broader organizational objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and deliver results in dynamic, evolving environments.
• Excellent communication skills that make complex procurement concepts accessible to all stakeholders.
• Resilience and adaptability when managing change and solving moderately complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect categories, uncovering cost savings and implementing efficient purchasing practices.
• Negotiate complex supplier contracts that balance cost, quality, sustainability, and risk considerations.
• Cultivate strategic supplier partnerships that drive innovation and deliver long-term organizational value.
• Lead and mentor team members while managing medium to large procurement projects with cross-functional impact.

Skills

Supplier Management

Procurement Negotiations

Financial Literacy

Stakeholder Management

Influencing Skills

Contract Management

Risk Management

Artificial Intelligence

Job description

Join us as a Manager of Indirect Procurement Sourcing and lead strategic initiatives that drive cost efficiency and supplier excellence. You'll shape procurement strategy, negotiate high-impact contracts, and develop a team while making decisions that influence organizational success.

What will you do?

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect categories, uncovering cost savings and implementing efficient purchasing practices
• Negotiate complex supplier contracts that balance cost, quality, sustainability, and risk considerations
• Cultivate strategic supplier partnerships that drive innovation and deliver long-term organizational value
• Lead and mentor team members while managing medium to large procurement projects with cross-functional impact

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Supplier Management — expert level; building strategic partnerships that deliver innovation and sustained value
• Procurement Negotiations — expert level; securing optimal contract terms in complex, high-stakes discussions
• Financial Literacy — expert level; analyzing total cost of ownership and driving budget optimization
• Stakeholder Management — expert level; aligning cross-functional needs with procurement strategy
• Influencing Skills — advanced level; gaining buy-in from leadership and internal partners on sourcing decisions
• Contract Management — advanced level; ensuring compliance and managing supplier performance throughout contract lifecycle
• Risk Management — advanced level; identifying and mitigating supply chain and procurement risks
• Artificial Intelligence — advanced level; leveraging AI tools to enhance procurement analytics and decision-making

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Strategic mindset with strong business acumen to align procurement decisions with broader organizational objectives
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and deliver results in dynamic, evolving environments
• Excellent communication skills that make complex procurement concepts accessible to all stakeholders
• Resilience and adaptability when managing change and solving moderately complex challenges

What's in it for me?

• High-impact leadership role where your decisions shape organizational strategy and results
• Opportunity to coach talent and lead visible projects across diverse business areas
• Collaborative culture committed to sustainability, innovation, and ethical business practices
• Career development through exposure to complex procurement challenges and strategic initiatives

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+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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