Purchaser

What you'll be doing

• Execute sourcing strategies for direct materials in alignment with business and category objectives
• Lead RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations
• Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitive pricing
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen the supply base
• Evaluate and monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and service metrics
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support performance and continuous improvement
• Mitigate supply risks and ensure continuity of supply
• Manage purchase orders end-to-end, including creation, tracking, and issue resolution
• Collaborate with finance teams on invoice discrepancies and payment processes
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, internal controls, and audit requirements
• Identify and drive cost-saving initiatives, including cost reduction and value engineering opportunities
• Analyze spend data to uncover optimization opportunities and track savings performance
• Work closely with internal stakeholders such as production, engineering, planning, quality, and finance
• Support new product introductions and project-related sourcing activities
• Leverage ERP systems and procurement tools to manage data, reporting, and decision-making

What you bring

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, ideally within a direct materials environment
• Proven experience in supplier negotiation and supplier management
• Strong understanding of purchase-to-pay processes and procurement systems (ERP-based environments)
• Knowledge of contract terms, commercial practices, and supply chain fundamentals
• Ability to analyze costs, interpret data, and make informed decisions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in a cross-functional environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive and solution-oriented approach

You might also have

• A degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field
• Experience working within a large or complex organization
• Familiarity with ERP tools such as SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, or similar
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel or Power BI
• Additional language skills

The compensation range for this full-time position, which includes base pay and short-term incentive is $75,200 - $112,800 for candidates who are Ontario residents. Our salary ranges are determ ined by including roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determ ined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers an inclusive benefits package to supp ort al l of our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, pension matching, well-being programs, holidays & paid time off, and more.

We recognize that skills and competencies can be developed through a variety of experiences, both professional and personal. Even if you don't meet every single requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique background and perspective could be exactly what we're looking for.

This job posting represents an active opportunity within our team. All applications are reviewed directly by our recruitment professionals, and no AI is used in the screening or selection process.

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40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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.

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Río Grande, Mexico, Oakville, Canada

Job ID: Schneider_Electric-117533

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-05-25T18:51:45