Job Title:
Procurement specialist
Company: Schneider Electric
Location: Tamil Nadu
Created: 2026-02-03
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquelyvalued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate and we ‘embrace different’ as one of our core values. We believe our differences makeus strong er as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices. You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion,color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation,marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct We are seeking a Procurement specialist to join the Schneider Electric team. The Plantspecializes in Standard & Engineering to Order (ETO) solutions within the Secure Power Division, focusing primarily on prefabricated data centers and power modules for the Data Center sector. The ideal candidate: Primary responsibilities of the role include (but is not limited to • Maintenance of MRP system, including PO creation, rescheduling and expediting. • Coordinate on-time delivery of material from suppliers. • Provide input to LOB management on overall supplier performance and make recommendations on appropriate corrective actions where applicable and when needed. • Procure material to meet customer requirements at an optimal cost. • Maintain Inventory level, address component shortfalls and support the product evolution. • Administrate business transactions with suppliers, including placing purchase orders and scheduling supplier deliveries. reconciling purchase price variances, obtaining return goods authorization reconciling discrepant invoices and order confirmation variances. • Obtain supplier quotations as needed - Notify suppliers of engineering changes to drawings and specifications. • Support the phase out/in of product; to avoid obsolete inventory and ensure new product availability. • Provide management with price change and supplier status reports - Provide suppliers with open order information. • Drive supplier transitions and localisation strategies in alignment with business priorities. • Review and map the tier 1 & tier 2 supply planning to meet the scheduled business requirement. • Consolidate project data into formal documentation, ensuring all localisation efforts are are well-tracked and transparent. • Regularly present project progress and results to Managers Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. • 7+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles, preferably in manufacturing or modular construction. • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP or equivalent) and Microsoft Excel. • Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment with cross-functional teams. Qualifications - External 7+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles, preferably in manufacturing or modular construction. Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today! €36 billion global revenue +13% organic growth + employees in + countries #1 on the Global World’s most sustainable corporations You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.