Senior Specialist, Indirect Procurement Sourcing Management

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

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Specialist in Indirect Procurement Sourcing Management to optimize procurement processes and lead strategic sourcing initiatives. You will drive supplier negotiations, uncover cost efficiencies, and contribute to business performance.

You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effective, sustainable procurement solutions.

Qualifications

• Strategic mindset with the ability to navigate complexity and make sound decisions in ambiguous situations
• Excellent influencing and communication skills to build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups
• Adaptability and resilience to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced procurement environment
• Strong ethical standards and professional judgment in all supplier and stakeholder interactions

Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers to achieve cost savings and secure favourable terms
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that balance cost efficiency with quality and sustainability
• Manage supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand procurement requirements and deliver effective solutions

Skills

Contract Management

Cost Analysis

Procurement Negotiations

Procurement Strategy

Supplier Management

Stakeholder Management

Sustainable Procurement

Business Acumen

Job description

Join us as a Senior Specialist in Indirect Procurement Sourcing Management, where you'll optimize procurement processes and drive strategic sourcing initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to lead supplier negotiations, uncover cost efficiencies, and make a tangible impact on business performance.

What will you do?

• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers to achieve cost savings and secure favourable terms
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that balance cost efficiency with quality and sustainability
• Manage supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand procurement requirements and deliver effective solutions

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Contract Management — advanced level; negotiating and managing supplier agreements to optimize terms and mitigate risk
• Cost Analysis — advanced level; identifying savings opportunities and evaluating total cost of ownership
• Procurement Negotiations — advanced level; securing favourable terms while building collaborative supplier partnerships
• Procurement Strategy — advanced level; developing sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives
• Supplier Management — advanced level; driving supplier performance and fostering long-term relationships
• Stakeholder Management — advanced level; aligning procurement initiatives with cross-functional business needs
• Sustainable Procurement — advanced level; integrating sustainability criteria into sourcing decisions
• Business Acumen — advanced level; understanding how procurement decisions impact broader business outcomes

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Strategic mindset with the ability to navigate complexity and make sound decisions in ambiguous situations
• Excellent influencing and communication skills to build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups
• Adaptability and resilience to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced procurement environment
• Strong ethical standards and professional judgment in all supplier and stakeholder interactions

What's in it for me?

• Meaningful work where your procurement expertise directly impacts business success
• Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives and drive sustainable sourcing practices
• Supportive team culture that values collaboration, innovation, and professional development
• Autonomy to manage priorities and shape procurement outcomes with confidence

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