Procurement Specialist
Schneider ElectricJob Description: What will you do? As a Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring material availability for our Services business and manufacturing operations while helping drive supplier performance, operational efficiency, and cost savings. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to support business continuity and deliver outstanding results. Manage purchase orders and ensure materials are delivered on time to meet operational requirements. Proactively identify and resolve potential supply shortages and expedite critical orders when needed. Support resolution of invoice discrepancies in partnership with Accounts Payable. Participate in operational planning and supply review meetings. Drive cost-saving initiatives through supplier negotiations and collaboration with internal stakeholders. Maintain accurate purchasing data, pricing information, and commodity codes in SAP. Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans when required. Support supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing relationship management. Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, including pricing, quality, lead times, logistics, and service levels. Contribute to sourcing strategies and productivity improvement initiatives. (External) English Qualifications: What qualifications will make you successful? Must-have qualifications 5+ years of procurement experience, ideally within a manufacturing or services environment. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Experience negotiating with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Experience working with Master Service Agreements (MSAs). Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. For Quebec-based candidates functional French is required. Preferred qualifications Experience analyzing supplier performance metrics and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Let us learn about you ! Apply today . You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This posting is for an existing vacancy . #LI-Hybrid Local Benefits (English): 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. The expected pay range is CAD 75,200 - CAD 112,800 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. 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: insurance coverage for health, inclusive of medical, dental, vision, basic life, accident, and disability insurance; Wellness Wallet (reimbursement for medical / wellbeing expenses); telemedicine program; 13 paid holidays annually; up to 19 days paid time off in first year; paid family leaves; parental and care leave; Recharge Break (savings plan for a future paid leave of absence); employee assistant program with mental, family, and legal counselling and flexible work arrangements. Invest and plan your future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: base salary; incentive plans; employee share ownership plan; retirement plan with employer pension match. Grow your skills and career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for n…