Sr Associate, Services and Solutions Procurement

Schneider Electric; Vadodara; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in India seeks a Senior Associate in Procurement focused on services and solutions. You will source innovative providers, negotiate strategic contracts, and collaborate with project teams to deliver cost-effective solutions that drive real business impact.

This role emphasizes supplier evaluation, contract terms, and alignment with timelines and budgets, requiring strong business acumen, clear communication, and a proactive mindset to mitigate procurement risks.

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen balancing 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 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 balancing innovation, quality, and budget.

Skills

Collaboration

Customer Orientation

Customs Compliance

Customs Regulations

Digital Literacy

Influencing Skills

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Job description

Job Summary

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.

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.

Key Skills

• 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.

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.