We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet. Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives. We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications. Job SummaryThe Senior Sourcing Manager will be responsible for establishing and executing the global sourcing strategy related to contract manufacturing, in order to attain maximum contribution to operating profit and business objectives. Senior Sourcing Managerwill utilize World Class Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Lean methodology to obtain maximum total value from the supply base. As this role interfaces with many facets of Acuity Brands management, such as engineering, marketing, national accounts, customer care, manufacturing facilities, material control, post sales service and ASO, this person will need to be able to effectively collaborate cross-matrix relationships. This role will lead our contract manufacturing procured material and near-shoring opportunities and be responsible for ensuring supply across multiple distribution centers and factories.Key Tasks & Responsibilities Coordinate staff of supply chain professionals in their category management to assure that significant opportunities are being addressed to the satisfaction of our customersProvide our primary customers, Acuity factories and engineering, with sources who provide a continuous supply of acceptable material at a competitive-plus cost to satisfy the facility's production planDevelop, maintain, and communicate an educated opinion on current and future market conditions relative to price, availability, "best in class" suppliers and new technology to assure continuity of supply as well as informed customersProvide forecast price guidance to drive pricing accuracy, clearly communicating price fluctuations and improvementsMaintain and communicate a current sourcing strategy, considering inputs from our customers, for each major sub-category with electronic componentsIdentify opportunities to diversify supplier support geographically for optimized supply chain solutions and geopolitical risk mitigationCost Containment: Identify and develop alternate sources of supply to create competitive tension amongst suppliers with driving cost reductions where applicablePartner with internal operations to support make/buy decisions and determine best supplier sources to support Acuity new products and strategiesRisk Mitigation: Negotiate and obtain signed supply contracts from suppliers to help minimize Acuity liability exposure. Compile and maintain a country-of-origin record for each purchased partManage Commodity Spend: Develop and communicate sourcing strategy to appropriate personnel within the company. Identify the preferred supplier parts so that new fixtures BOM's are constructed correctlyJob Requirements:Must have 5-7 years of experience in buying or sourcing positions, electronics experience is a plusA bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experiencePrevious experience in negotiation of supply contracts and electronics sourcing Expertise in the art of negotiation, leadership, and strategic thinkingStrong written and verbal communication as well as organizational skillsProficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office programsKnowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and toolsEducation:Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain or EngineeringMaster's degree is preferredWe value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please click here and here for more information.Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Brands from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Brands mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Brands employees, or to Acuity Brands resume database will be considered Acuity Brands property. Acuity Brands will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Acuity Brands will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.E-Verify Participation Postere-verify.goveeoc.govThe range for this position is $74,700.00to $139,900.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant's experience and geographic location.#LI-LM1
