Sr. Manager -Procurement - Effectiveness

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

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment fostering professional development

Growth potential through exposure to complex sourcing projects

Job summary

Schneider Electric is looking for a Senior Procurement Professional in Bengaluru to lead strategic sourcing initiatives. You'll be responsible for executing procurement projects, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing procurement processes for operational efficiency. This role provides an opportunity to work on impactful projects, build strategic partnerships, and grow your expertise in diverse procurement streams. Candidates should possess strong knowledge in procurement and supply chain management, along with effective communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Lead and execute procurement projects with successful delivery of objectives.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes including supplier selection and negotiation.
• Drive supplier performance management to ensure optimal value delivery.

Responsibilities

• Optimize procurement processes and lead strategic initiatives.
• Responsible for regional procurement team performance.
• Ensure compliance with internal audits and processes.

Skills

Procurement & Supply Chain Domain Knowledge

ERP Functional Knowledge, SAP/ Oracle

Business Analysis

Project Management

Change Management

Digital Mind‑set

Business Acumen

Effective Communication and Presentation skills

Influence and Convince

Stakeholder Management

Self‑driven

Job description

Join our dynamic Procurement team and make a significant impact on our organization's success! We're seeking a Senior Procurement Professional to lead strategic sourcing initiatives and drive value through effective supplier relationships.

What will you do:

• Lead and execute procurement projects across various streams, ensuring successful planning, monitoring, and delivery of objectives
• Direct strategic sourcing initiatives for both direct and indirect operations, from raw materials to office supplies
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes including supplier selection, negotiation, and contract administration
• Drive supplier performance management and relationship development to ensure optimal value delivery
• Implement best practices in procurement strategies and processes to enhance operational efficiency

Role Purpose

This role, within Central Procurement supporting the Production Procurement business, drives procurement performance and operational excellence through process governance frameworks, digital tools, and cross‑functional initiatives that enhance visibility, compliance, productivity, risk mitigation, and KPI discipline while enabling strategic decision‑making and building a more future‑ready procurement organization.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the performance of the regional procurement team by working closely with each KPI owner and stakeholders.

Drive the Process Compliance for the Procurement Function and making sure there is no non‑conformance to the Key Internal Compliance audit.

Own the Procurement Excellence System (PES) for OFP (Offer Fulfilment Process) function.

Own the data, digital tools, and process of Procurement function for India region.

Actively collaborate with cross regions to share and adopt best practices that will help the regional growth.

Drive the efficient execution of procurement initiatives, delivering value to both customers and the company.

Your mission is to optimize procurement processes and lead strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.

You are an individual contributor focused on executing operational and functional strategies within procurement.

You spend most of your time implementing and designing non‑technical processes and programs, leveraging your specialized knowledge and expertise.

You work on moderately complex matters, demonstrating in‑depth knowledge of procurement disciplines and broad industry understanding.

You consistently exercise independent judgment to solve moderately complex issues that influence short‑term results, often in ambiguous situations.

Skills

• Procurement & Supply Chain Domain Knowledge
• ERP Functional Knowledge, SAP/ Oracle
• Business Analysis
• Project Management
• Change Management
• Digital Mind‑set
• Business Acumen
• Effective Communication and Presentation skills
• Influence and Convince
• Stakeholder Management
• Self‑driven

What's in it for you:

• Opportunity to lead impactful procurement initiatives that drive organizational success.
• Development of expertise across diverse procurement streams and industries.
• Growth potential through exposure to complex sourcing projects and strategies.
• Collaborative environment fostering professional development.
• Chance to build and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.