Global Contracting Transformation Leader

Schneider Electric; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 169,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) + match

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Schneider Electric in the United States is seeking a seasoned Head of Global Contracting to scale a sustainability contracting function into a digitally enabled, service‑driven global capability. You’ll drive end‑to‑end transformation, improve cycle times, reduce risk and align contracts with growth across regions and deals.

You will lead a high‑performing team, implement KPI/SLA governance, and champion CLM, workflow automation and AI‑assisted processes to deliver consistent, trusted

Qualifications

• 15+ years in commercial contracting, contract management or related field.
• At least 5 years in senior leadership with global/multi-region scope.
• Experience designing a service-centric global operating model.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and scale the global contracting organization with clear accountability for service, quality and outcomes.
• Own day-to-day contracting delivery across regions, balancing capacity against demand.
• Define KPI/SLA framework and governance for cycle time, throughput and quality.
• Build operating rhythms, reviews and escalation pathways for transparency and speed.
• Drive digital, data and AI transformation of contracting processes.

Skills

Executive leadership

Contract management

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Finance, Operations or related

Tools

CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management)

Workflow automation

AI-enabled tooling

Job description

Schneider Electric in the United States is seeking a seasoned Head of Global Contracting to scale a sustainability contracting function into a digitally enabled, service‑driven global capability. You’ll drive end‑to‑end transformation, improve cycle times, reduce risk and align contracts with growth across regions and deals.

You will lead a high‑performing team, implement KPI/SLA governance, and champion CLM, workflow automation and AI‑assisted processes to deliver consistent, trusted