What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Sourcing & Procurement Specialist position at Schindler Group?
Location: Morristown, NJ, United States
Job ID: 84559
We Elevate... Quality of urban life
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.
Join us as a
Regional Sourcing & Procurement Specialist
Your Main Responsibilities
PRIMARY FUNCTION / POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Regional Sourcing & Procurement Specialist is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of subcontract
management, including evaluation, negotiation, pricing, and change management, while also managing local
material and service spend. This role ensures the successful execution of field subcontracting operations and
optimizes procurement strategies to drive cost efficiency and supplier performance. Key responsibilities include
developing and maintaining a high-quality subcontractor network, negotiating favorable terms, and
implementing standardization and bundling strategies for local procurement. Additionally, the role involves
collaborating with internal teams to enhance processes and policies, ensuring subcontractor and local supplier
resources meet business fulfilment and financial performance objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Describe the key responsibilities of the position in order of importance and identify % of time spent on that responsibility.
Strategic Functions:
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Operational Functions:
What You Bring
The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only base salary and does not include commissions or longer-term incentives. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on performance.
Salary range may differ based on the final geographic location of the position.
We Elevate… Your Career
Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:
At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.
Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.
Job ID: 84559
We Elevate... Quality of urban life
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.
Join us as a
Regional Sourcing & Procurement Specialist
Your Main Responsibilities
PRIMARY FUNCTION / POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Regional Sourcing & Procurement Specialist is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of subcontract
management, including evaluation, negotiation, pricing, and change management, while also managing local
material and service spend. This role ensures the successful execution of field subcontracting operations and
optimizes procurement strategies to drive cost efficiency and supplier performance. Key responsibilities include
developing and maintaining a high-quality subcontractor network, negotiating favorable terms, and
implementing standardization and bundling strategies for local procurement. Additionally, the role involves
collaborating with internal teams to enhance processes and policies, ensuring subcontractor and local supplier
resources meet business fulfilment and financial performance objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Describe the key responsibilities of the position in order of importance and identify % of time spent on that responsibility.
Strategic Functions:
- Develop and implement regional sourcing strategies for subcontracting, materials, and services to align
- Manage supplier segmentation and spend profiling to optimize procurement efficiency and supplier
- Drive category strategy by identifying key vendors, assessing market trends, and implementing supplier
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- Establish long-term subcontractor and supplier partnerships, ensuring alignment with company financial
Operational Functions:
- Evaluate and optimize sourcing strategies for subcontracting, materials, and services to drive efficiency
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to secure favorable pricing, quality, and service
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, industry regulations, and company standards to mitigate
- Analyze market trends to identify new sourcing opportunities, potential cost savings, and risk mitigation
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (finance, operations, supply chain, and regional teams) to
- Implement standardization and volume bundling strategies to maximize purchasing effectiveness.
- Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance, developing strong vendor relationships to ensure
- Support data collection, consolidation, and reporting to drive procurement decision-making and
- Manage contract variations and approvals (e.g., variation orders), ensuring alignment with financial
- Organize training initiatives to strengthen procurement expertise within the organization and improve
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering
- ISM or APICS Certification preferred
- Strong ERP (SAP Preferred) and analytical skills preferred
- 5 years Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Management
- 5 years Supplier & Subcontractor Management
- 5 years Category Management
- 5 years Contract Management
- 5 years Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- 5 years Process Improvement & Standardization
- 5 years Procurement & ERP Systems
- 5 years Advanced Data Analysis & Reporting
- 5 years Negotiation & Cost Optimization
- Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
- 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
- Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
- Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
- A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.
The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only base salary and does not include commissions or longer-term incentives. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on performance.
Salary range may differ based on the final geographic location of the position.
We Elevate… Your Career
Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:
- Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
- Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
- Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
- Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
- Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.
At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.
Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.
Salary : $113,400 - $141,000