Sr Manager, Direct Procurement Buyer

Schneider Electric; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-impact role with direct influence on business outcomes.

Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives.

Collaborative culture that values expertise.

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Hyderabad is seeking a Direct Procurement Sourcing Management Specialist to drive strategic sourcing and optimize procurement processes.

In this high-impact role, you will negotiate high-value contracts and partner with various teams to deliver cost savings and ensure quality excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement strategy, supplier management, and contract negotiations, with the ability to lead initiatives that deliver meaningful change.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinking and business acumen to shape procurement direction.
• Strong communication and influencing skills to align diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance to others when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct procurement initiatives that optimize cost efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to secure competitive terms and drive performance.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through strategic purchasing and process improvements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies with business goals.

Skills

Procurement Strategy

Supplier Management

Contract Management

Procurement Negotiations

Cost Analysis

Influencing Skills

Problem Solving

Conflict Management

Job description

Join us as a Direct Procurement Sourcing Management Specialist and drive real business impact through strategic sourcing. You'll optimize procurement processes, negotiate high-value contracts, and partner with teams across the organization to deliver cost savings and quality excellence.

What will you do?

• Lead direct procurement initiatives that optimize cost efficiency while maintaining quality standards
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to secure competitive terms and drive performance
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through strategic purchasing and process improvements
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies with business goals

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Procurement Strategy — intermediate level; developing sourcing plans that align with business objectives
• Supplier Management — intermediate level; building and maintaining strong supplier partnerships
• Contract Management — intermediate level; negotiating and managing agreements to protect business interests
• Procurement Negotiations — intermediate level; securing favorable terms while maintaining supplier relationships
• Cost Analysis — intermediate level; identifying savings opportunities through detailed spend analysis
• Influencing Skills — intermediate level; driving alignment across stakeholders with competing priorities
• Problem Solving — intermediate level; resolving procurement challenges with practical, effective solutions
• Conflict Management — intermediate level; navigating supplier and stakeholder disagreements constructively

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Strategic thinking and business acumen to shape procurement direction
• Strong communication and influencing skills to align diverse stakeholders
• Proactive approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance to others when needed

What's in it for me?

• High-impact role where your decisions directly influence business outcomes
• Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives and drive meaningful change
• Collaborative culture that values expertise and invests in your development
• Autonomy to manage priorities and shape your work approach

Bring your procurement expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you — apply today!

Rewards designed for you

• High-impact role where your decisions directly influence business outcomes
• Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives and drive meaningful change
• Collaborative culture that values expertise and invests in your development
• Autonomy to manage priorities and shape your work approach

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