Senior Manager - Procumrent

Schneider Electric; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Dynamic work environment

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Global stakeholder engagement

Job summary

Schneider Electric in India seeks a Senior Procurement Professional to lead multi-country purchasing initiatives across materials and services, from tendering to project execution.

The role focuses on strategic sourcing for direct and indirect operations, contract negotiation, supplier relationships, and cost optimization. You will drive process improvements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex procurement projects across international markets.
• Strong background in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management.
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills with proven cost-saving achievements.
• Outstanding communication abilities and experience working with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-country purchasing initiatives for materials and services across tendering through project execution.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for direct and indirect operations (raw materials, manufacturing services, and operational supplies).
• Manage contract negotiations and administration while building strong supplier relationships and performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and establish best practices for cost optimization.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management

Job description

Join our dynamic Procurement team and make a significant impact on our global supply chain operations! We're seeking a Senior Procurement Professional to drive excellence in purchasing and vendor management across multiple international projects.

What will you do:

• Lead complex, multi-country purchasing initiatives for materials and services, ensuring optimal supply chain management from tendering through project execution
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for both direct and indirect operations, including raw materials, manufacturing services, and operational supplies
• Navigate contract negotiations and administration while building strong supplier relationships and managing performance metrics
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and establish best practices for sustainable cost optimization
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives

What will make you successful:

• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex procurement projects across international markets
• Strong background in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management
• Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills with proven cost‑saving achievements
• Outstanding communication abilities and experience working with diverse stakeholders

What's in it for you:

• Opportunity to lead significant international procurement initiatives that drive business success
• Dynamic work environment with exposure to diverse markets and industries
• Professional development and advancement opportunities in global supply chain management
• Collaborative culture that values innovation and strategic thinking
• Chance to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders worldwide

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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