Solution Purchaser

Schneider Electric; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Schneider Electric seeks a Solution Purchaser to support procurement and supply chain activities for complex customer projects from tendering through execution. You will source suppliers, negotiate, assess risks, and ensure timely delivery aligned with financial goals.

You will collaborate with Tender Managers, Project Managers, and Logistics teams to drive supplier performance and maximize project profitability, while maintaining strong cross-functional communication and process discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of procurement in a project-based environment.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to analyze risks and solve complex problems.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tenders & project development: define procurement needs from customer requirements; identify suppliers; lead RFIs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and negotiations; develop project budgets; identify procurement risks and mitigation strategies; collaborate to improve bid competitiveness and profitability; support supplier selection and KPI monitoring.
• Project execution: manage procurement through the project lifecycle; assess supplier criticality; support qualification and onboarding; negotiate changes and supplier claims; coordinate contracts and POs; monitor delivery, quality, cost, and schedule; work with logistics and project teams to ensure material delivery; resolve supplier issues; participate in lessons learned reviews.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and participate in project lessons learned reviews.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contracting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a Solution Purchaser to support the procurement and supply chain activities for complex customer projects from the tendering phase through project execution. This role is responsible for identifying and sourcing suppliers, managing commercial negotiations, mitigating procurement risks, and ensuring successful delivery of purchased materials and services that meet project requirements, timelines, and financial objectives.

The Solution Purchaser partners closely with Tender Managers, Project Managers, Supplier Relationship Managers, Logistics teams, and Contract Management functions to drive supplier performance and maximize project profitability.

What will you do?

Tendering & Project Development

• Review customer and project requirements to define procurement needs.
• Identify, evaluate, and engage qualified suppliers to support project solutions.
• Lead RFIs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
• Develop project purchasing budgets and cost estimates.
• Identify procurement risks, supply constraints, and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with project teams to improve bid competitiveness and project profitability.
• Support supplier selection and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Monitor purchasing performance and procurement KPIs.

Project Execution

• Manage procurement activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assess supplier criticality and implement risk mitigation plans for strategic suppliers.
• Support supplier qualification and onboarding processes.
• Negotiate scope changes, commercial adjustments, and supplier claims.
• Coordinate purchasing contracts, purchase orders, and commercial agreements.
• Monitor supplier delivery, quality, cost, and schedule performance.
• Work with logistics and project teams to ensure successful material delivery.
• Resolve supplier issues and support contract and claim management activities.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and participate in project lessons learned reviews.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of procurement, sourcing, or purchasing experience in a project-based environment.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and commercial contracting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze risks, and solve complex problems.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement tools preferred.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Experience in energy, industrial, infrastructure, or technology-related projects.
• Knowledge of supplier risk management, contract administration, and logistics processes.

What's in it for me?

• Exposure to diverse, high-impact projects that shape how we deliver customer solutions
• Professional development opportunities in negotiation, strategic sourcing, and vendor management
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your ideas and invests in your success
• Clear career pathways within procurement and across the organization

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: "We see you. We value you". It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 68,000 - USD 102,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

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