Global Category Strategy Lead

Schneider Electric; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Manager, Category Management to lead strategic sourcing initiatives on a global scale, driving cost savings and value while mitigating risk and building strong supplier partnerships.

You will develop category strategies, lead negotiations with strategic suppliers, analyze market trends, and provide expert guidance across business areas, shaping procurement strategy and sustainable value.

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect procurement decisions to organizational strategy.
• Proven collaboration and conflict management capabilities to navigate complexity and ambiguity
• Creative thinking and a growth mindset to drive innovative solutions in dynamic environments
• Financial literacy to analyze cost structures and build data‑driven business cases

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies that optimize sourcing and deliver measurable cost savings and value
• Lead negotiations with strategic suppliers to secure contracts with favorable terms and long‑term benefits
• Analyze market trends and evaluate suppliers to uncover opportunities for innovation and risk mitigation
• Provide expert guidance on complex procurement challenges with impact across multiple business areas

Skills

Procurement negotiations

Procurement strategy

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Sustainable procurement

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Manager, Category Management to lead strategic sourcing initiatives on a global scale, driving cost savings and value while mitigating risk and building strong supplier partnerships.

You will develop category strategies, lead negotiations with strategic suppliers, analyze market trends, and provide expert guidance across business areas, shaping procurement strategy and sustainable value.