Regional Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

Regional Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

United States, New Jersey, Morristown

Oct 23, 2025

Location:
Chicago Downtown, IL, United States

Job

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 ourrich legacy that started back in 1874.

Join us as a Regional Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

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 with business objectives and cost‑saving goals.
• Manage supplier segmentation and spend profiling to optimize procurement efficiency and supplier performance.
• Drive category strategy by identifying key vendors, assessing market trends, and implementing supplier risk mitigation plans.
• Establish long‑term subcontractor and supplier partnerships, ensuring alignment with company financial and operational goals.

• Evaluate and optimize sourcing strategies for subcontracting, materials, and services to drive efficiency and cost reductions.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to secure favorable pricing, quality, and service agreements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, industry regulations, and company standards to mitigate legal and financial risks.
• Analyze market trends to identify new sourcing opportunities, potential cost savings, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (finance, operations, supply chain, and regional teams) to enhance procurement processes.
• Implement standardization and volume bundling strategies to maximize purchasing effectiveness.
• Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance, developing strong vendor relationships to ensure reliability and accountability.
• Support data collection, consolidation, and reporting to drive procurement decision‑making and strategic planning.
• Manage contract variations and approvals (e.g., variation orders), ensuring alignment with financial objectives and cost controls.
• Organize training initiatives to strengthen procurement expertise within the organization and improve stakeholder engagement.

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

What's in it for you?

• 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 achild's birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

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.

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #Team Schindler! Our Core Values:

• Safety:
  Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust:
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