GM Services and Solutions Procurement

Schneider Electric; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Manager, Services and Solutions Procurement in Bengaluru to lead strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiate contracts that deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions for complex projects.

You will identify, onboard, and manage suppliers while ensuring compliance and alignment with project timelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize sourcing strategies and drive successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker balancing cost, quality and innovation in procurement decisions.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and delegate in fast-paced environments.
• Confident communicator who builds trust across diverse stakeholders.
• Independent problem-solver delivering results on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement of services and solutions aligned with project requirements and goals.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors to deliver cost-effective, innovative solutions.
• Identify, assess, and onboard suppliers ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop procurement strategies that support timelines and delivery.

Skills

Business Acumen

Supplier Management

Procurement Negotiations

Risk Management

Collaboration

Influencing Skills

Project Management

Artificial Intelligence

Job description

Join us as a Manager, Services and Solutions Procurement and lead strategic sourcing initiatives that power successful project outcomes. This role offers the chance to negotiate high-stakes contracts, build supplier partnerships, and drive procurement innovation in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

What will you do?

• Oversee procurement of services and solutions, ensuring alignment with project requirements and organizational goals
• Negotiate contracts with vendors to deliver cost-effective, innovative solutions tailored to project needs
• Identify, assess, and onboard suppliers while ensuring compliance with customs regulations and internal standards
• Collaborate with project teams to develop procurement strategies that support timelines and drive successful delivery

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Business Acumen — expert level; driving procurement decisions that align with broader organizational strategy
• Supplier Management — expert level; building and maintaining strategic vendor relationships that deliver value
• Procurement Negotiations — expert level; securing favorable terms and innovative solutions through skilled negotiation
• Risk Management — expert level; identifying and mitigating procurement risks across complex projects
• Collaboration — expert level; partnering with cross-functional teams to align procurement with project goals
• Influencing Skills — expert level; shaping stakeholder decisions and driving consensus on sourcing strategies
• Project Management — advanced level; coordinating procurement activities to meet project timelines and deliverables
• Artificial Intelligence — advanced level; leveraging AI tools to optimize sourcing and supplier evaluation

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Strategic thinker who balances cost, quality, and innovation in every procurement decision
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and delegate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Confident communicator who builds trust and drives alignment across diverse stakeholders
• Independent problem-solver with a track record of delivering results on complex projects

What's in it for me?

• Lead high-visibility projects with direct impact on organizational success
• Work in a collaborative culture that values expertise, innovation, and professional growth
• Enjoy autonomy and the opportunity to shape procurement strategy and drive change
• Access to mentorship, development opportunities, and a supportive team environment

Rewards designed for you

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: We see you and we value you. It’s more than just pay and benefits—it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed to help you perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential. The package helps you care for yourself and your family, plan your future, grow your skills and career, collaborate in an inclusive workplace, and contribute to your community. At Schneider Electric, we’re here for what matters most to you. Discover more at our Career Page.

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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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