Senior Associate, Services and Solutions Procurement

Schneider Electric; Vadodara; Hybrid; INR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Career growth programs

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Associate in Procurement focused on Services and Solutions. You will source providers, negotiate strategic contracts, and work with project teams to deliver cost-efficient, impactful solutions.

You will develop procurement strategies balancing innovation, quality, and budget while ensuring compliance and timely deliveries across projects. Flexible work options support your personal and professional goals.

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance cost, quality, and innovation.
• Proactive mindset that anticipates project needs and mitigates procurement risks.
• Clear communication skills that build trust with vendors and internal teams.
• Comfort working independently while adhering to policies and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate solution and service providers that meet specific project requirements
• Negotiate vendor contracts and terms to achieve optimal project outcomes and cost efficiency
• Partner with project teams to align procurement activities with timelines and strategic objectives
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that balance innovation, quality, and budget

Skills

Collaboration

Customer Orientation

Customs Compliance

Customs Regulations

Digital Literacy

Influencing Skills

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Job description

Join our Procurement team as a Senior Associate focused on Services and Solutions. You'll source innovative providers, negotiate strategic contracts, and collaborate with project teams to deliver cost-effective solutions that drive real business impact.

What will you do?

• Source and evaluate solution and service providers that meet specific project requirements
• Negotiate vendor contracts and terms to achieve optimal project outcomes and cost efficiency
• Partner with project teams to align procurement activities with timelines and strategic objectives
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that balance innovation, quality, and budget

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Collaboration — intermediate level; partnering with project teams to align procurement with delivery goals
• Customer Orientation — intermediate level; ensuring solutions meet internal stakeholder and project needs
• Customs Compliance — intermediate level; navigating regulatory requirements in procurement processes
• Customs Regulations — intermediate level; applying trade compliance knowledge to vendor agreements
• Digital Literacy — intermediate level; leveraging procurement platforms and digital tools effectively
• Influencing Skills — intermediate level; building consensus with vendors and internal partners
• Problem Solving — intermediate level; resolving procurement challenges that impact project success
• Adaptability — intermediate level; adjusting strategies in dynamic project environments

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance cost, quality, and innovation
• Proactive mindset that anticipates project needs and mitigates procurement risks
• Clear communication skills that build trust with vendors and internal teams
• Comfort working independently while adhering to policies and compliance standards

What's in it for me?

• High-impact role where your procurement decisions shape project success
• Collaborative culture that values strategic thinking and professional expertise
• Career growth opportunities with access to training and development programs
• Flexible work options designed to support your personal and professional goals

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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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