Sourcing Associate

Schneider Electric; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Paid family leave

Well-being programs

Paid holidays

Job summary

Schneider Electric Corp is seeking a Sourcing Associate in Louisville, KY to support energy sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations. You will participate in market analysis, contracting, and implementation with mentorship and hands-on responsibility.

The role emphasizes analytical skills, detail orientation, and curiosity about energy markets, supplier management, and contract terms, offering development and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, supply chain, energy, sustainability, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–4 years of procurement/sourcing/energy experience preferred; energy/commodity procurement a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate insights into recommendations.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and customer service skills; communicate with stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills; manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing projects, RFPs, and competitive sourcing from analysis to contract closure and implementation.
• Analyze supplier pricing, market conditions, and client requirements to develop clear recommendations and documents.
• Maintain sourcing records and systems; escalate risks and support process improvements.
• Develop and apply negotiation strategies; communicate savings opportunities and outcomes to clients.
• Support supplier onboarding and management; build relationships with credit, legal, operations, and risk teams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support client needs and opportunities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Commercial acumen

Energy markets knowledge

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, supply chain, energy, sustainability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a Sourcing Associate in our Louisville, KY office to support the execution of energy sourcing strategies that create measurable value for clients. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is analytical, detail-oriented, commercially curious, and interested in developing expertise in energy markets, supplier negotiations, sourcing, and contract management.

You will help manage sourcing activities from market analysis and supplier engagement through recommendation, contracting, and implementation. This is a developmental role with meaningful, hands‑on responsibility, structured learning, and mentorship as you build greater independence.

What will you do?

Sourcing Execution & Delivery

• Execute sourcing projects, RFPs, and competitive sourcing activities from market analysis through contract closure and implementation, while meeting key deadlines.
• Analyze supplier pricing, market conditions, and client requirements to develop clear recommendations and deliver key sourcing documentation, including the DSSR.
• Maintain accurate sourcing records and systems while ensuring execution quality, escalating risks, and supporting process improvements.

Savings & Negotiation

• Develop and apply price, product, and supplier negotiation strategies with guidance, communicating savings opportunities and outcomes to clients.
• Track realized savings, cost avoidance, and additional opportunities using established reporting tools and processes.

Market Knowledge & Analysis

• Research market conditions, sourcing deadlines, supplier activity, and pricing components to support informed sourcing decisions.
• Leverage Schneider market insights and research to translate regional market intelligence into clear, client-specific recommendations.

Contract Knowledge

• Develop knowledge of commercial energy contracts and evaluate supplier terms to understand key business and commercial implications.
• Build foundational contract negotiation skills and apply effective negotiation strategies with guidance.

Supplier Management

• Support supplier onboarding and processes while developing knowledge of regional suppliers, capabilities, market positioning, and transactional requirements.
• Build productive supplier relationships across credit, legal, operations, and risk while evaluating traditional, sustainable, and renewable energy offerings.
• Support applicable Schneider supplier development programs and sourcing initiatives.

Portfolio, Client & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Develop an understanding of assigned client portfolios, sites, and market characteristics to provide relevant sourcing and market insights.
• Partner across functions to support client needs, related processes, prospect opportunities, and sales activities.
• Build responsive, collaborative relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal partners.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, supply chain, energy, sustainability, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–4 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, energy, supply chain, financial analysis, contract management, or supplier management preferred; energy or commodity procurement experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret information from multiple sources and translate insights into clear recommendations.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Confidence supporting customers in high‑value purchasing decisions, with a willingness to learn energy markets, pricing, contracts, and negotiation strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related business technology.

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

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.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

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