Regional Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

Location: Chicago Downtown, IL, 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.

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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:
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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.
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• Establish long-term subcontractor and supplier partnerships, ensuring alignment with company financial
and operational goals.
Operational Functions:
• 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 a child’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.

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!

• 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.

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