Regional Category Manager (Nashville)

Join us as a Senior Manager, Category Management, and take the lead on strategic sourcing initiatives that drive cost savings, mitigate risk, and create sustainable value. This role offers the chance to shape procurement strategy on a global scale while building high-performing supplier partnerships.What will you do? Develop and implement category strategies that optimize sourcing and deliver measurable cost savings and value Lead negotiations with strategic suppliers to secure contracts with favorable terms and long-term benefits Analyze market trends and evaluate suppliers to uncover opportunities for innovation and risk mitigation Provide expert guidance on complex procurement challenges with impact across multiple business areasWhat are the key skills we are looking for? Procurement negotiations — expert level; securing favorable terms in high-stakes, multi-stakeholder contract discussions Procurement strategy — expert level; designing and implementing category strategies that drive sustainable value Supplier management — expert level; building and optimizing strategic supplier relationships for long-term performance Stakeholder management — expert level; aligning diverse internal and external partners around shared procurement goals Influencing skills — expert level; driving consensus and action across functions without direct authority Strategic thinking — expert level; translating market insights into actionable sourcing roadmaps Risk management — expert level; identifying and mitigating supply chain and contractual risks proactively Sustainable procurement — advanced level; integrating environmental and social criteria into sourcing decisionsWhat qualifications will make you successful? Strong business acumen with the ability to connect procurement decisions to organizational strategy Proven collaboration and conflict management capabilities to navigate complexity and ambiguity Creative thinking and a growth mindset to drive innovative solutions in dynamic environments Financial literacy to analyze cost structures and build data-driven business casesWhat's in it for me? Lead high-visibility initiatives with direct impact on global procurement outcomes Shape category strategy and drive sustainable value across the organization Work in a collaborative, innovative culture that invests in your professional growth Flexible work environment designed to support your success and well-beingBring your procurement expertise to a team that's ready to achieve great things together — apply now!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 168,800 - USD 253,200 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 youOur 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 (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, 20 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date).Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares (eligibility depends on start date), and 401(k) + 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 new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program (including service anniversary), sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, initiatives that support youth education, and military leave benefits.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!€40 billion global revenue+9% organic growth150 000+ employees in 100+ countriesYou 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 hereSchneider 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.