Strategic Sourcing Lead
Posted on Oct 4, 2024 by Lennox International
Richardson, TX
Recruitment
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Company Overview:
Lennox (NYSE: LII) is an industry leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions founded over a century ago on the principles of integrity and innovation. Dedicated to sustainability and creating comfortable, healthier environments for our residential and commercial customers while reducing their carbon footprint, we lead the field in innovation with our cooling, heating, indoor air quality, and refrigeration systems.
Job Description:
The person in this position is responsible for the Global Sourcing of Copper and Aluminum raw materials, Heat Exchanger Coils and Coatings for our Home- and Building- Comfort Solutions businesses. This includes leading and delivering global procurement cost savings’ opportunities on LII expenditures, as well as developing and implementing long- and short-range sourcing strategies for complex, impactful and high-risk items.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
Understand the global footprint of Lennox, which markets we serve to and the value proposal of each of Lennox’s manufacturing facilities.
Be familiar with every single material included in the spend of the categories in charge, to be able to understand the use and impact of them in the final product. The knowledge acquired will serve as a basis for a daily conversation to all different levels and departments in the company.
Follow metals pricing indexes to be able to report once a week the changes in the market. Keep an eye, research, follow-up and learn the Copper and Aluminum global industry to share the insights, swings and trends in a monthly basis. The on-time reporting of these two actions helps the stakeholders in their decision making.
Develop a global sourcing strategy for the Categories owned. This strategy should be presented in the roadmaps, to go over the results achieved and the strategy that will be followed to reach the expected results.
Be the focal point between Lennox factories, Quality- and Engineering-departments, in order to work towards the achievement of the pre-defined strategy.
Keep the product flowing at all times by ensuring on-time deliveries with the quality and quantities expected, to meet the production targets of every operation. Negotiate and settle with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations and engineering change orders.
Work with Lennox finance team on the hedging strategy for Copper and Aluminum, consolidating and reporting the data needed for a successful execution. Provide direction and training to inventory buyers and planners as needed.
Personally build and foster a close relationship with every single Vendor within the Categories owned, to keep-up with the positive image Lennox has in the market.
Negotiate and manage contracts and commercial agreements with these Vendors that should be aligned to the goals of the Company.
Promote the competitive sourcing process, periodically perform a spend analysis, look for supply alternatives and continuously developing projects that will bring cost efficiency.
Qualifications:
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Requires a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and working experience.
At least 5 years of experience in Copper and Aluminum is a must.
Domestic and International travel would be required.
Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing or Sales is desired.
A person with a strong sense of Ownership, remarked reliability and quick response is needed in this position.
Flexibility and creativeness in finding solutions under critical business situations is required.
Experience in lean manufacturing, Kanban and supplier development is desired.
Requires excellent negotiation abilities and strong analytical skills.
Shows exceptional verbal and written communication skills including with executives or in international contexts.
Requires knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control.
Must have knowledge of economic principles and financial markets.
Competent in computerized procurement systems. Requires advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word,and Power Point.
WHAT WE OFFER:
At Lennox, we realize that our greatest assets are our employees. This is why we are committed to providing limitless opportunities for growth and development of all our employees, largely promoting from within the organization. Lennox offers employees a variety of flexible work options. This position is a hybrid role working Monday through Thursday in the office with the option to work on Friday at home.
Benefits:
Competitive base salary
Excellent medical plans designed to support healthy lifestyles
Mental and financial health programs
Outstanding 401k with company match and 1-year bonus
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Community involvement opportunities
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Relocation assistance is available
And much, much more!
The compensation range for this position is approximately $93,000 - $121,000 and will be based on the candidate’s qualification, experience, and education
WE VALUE DIVERSITY
Here at Lennox, we believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to build workplaces that reflect the communities where we live and work, support the growth and development of each team member as they strive to reach their full potential, and empower them to be their authentic selves. Lennox is an equal opportunity employer.
Lennox (NYSE: LII) is an industry leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions founded over a century ago on the principles of integrity and innovation. Dedicated to sustainability and creating comfortable, healthier environments for our residential and commercial customers while reducing their carbon footprint, we lead the field in innovation with our cooling, heating, indoor air quality, and refrigeration systems.
Job Description:
The person in this position is responsible for the Global Sourcing of Copper and Aluminum raw materials, Heat Exchanger Coils and Coatings for our Home- and Building- Comfort Solutions businesses. This includes leading and delivering global procurement cost savings’ opportunities on LII expenditures, as well as developing and implementing long- and short-range sourcing strategies for complex, impactful and high-risk items.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
Understand the global footprint of Lennox, which markets we serve to and the value proposal of each of Lennox’s manufacturing facilities.
Be familiar with every single material included in the spend of the categories in charge, to be able to understand the use and impact of them in the final product. The knowledge acquired will serve as a basis for a daily conversation to all different levels and departments in the company.
Follow metals pricing indexes to be able to report once a week the changes in the market. Keep an eye, research, follow-up and learn the Copper and Aluminum global industry to share the insights, swings and trends in a monthly basis. The on-time reporting of these two actions helps the stakeholders in their decision making.
Develop a global sourcing strategy for the Categories owned. This strategy should be presented in the roadmaps, to go over the results achieved and the strategy that will be followed to reach the expected results.
Be the focal point between Lennox factories, Quality- and Engineering-departments, in order to work towards the achievement of the pre-defined strategy.
Keep the product flowing at all times by ensuring on-time deliveries with the quality and quantities expected, to meet the production targets of every operation. Negotiate and settle with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations and engineering change orders.
Work with Lennox finance team on the hedging strategy for Copper and Aluminum, consolidating and reporting the data needed for a successful execution. Provide direction and training to inventory buyers and planners as needed.
Personally build and foster a close relationship with every single Vendor within the Categories owned, to keep-up with the positive image Lennox has in the market.
Negotiate and manage contracts and commercial agreements with these Vendors that should be aligned to the goals of the Company.
Promote the competitive sourcing process, periodically perform a spend analysis, look for supply alternatives and continuously developing projects that will bring cost efficiency.
Qualifications:
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Requires a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and working experience.
At least 5 years of experience in Copper and Aluminum is a must.
Domestic and International travel would be required.
Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing or Sales is desired.
A person with a strong sense of Ownership, remarked reliability and quick response is needed in this position.
Flexibility and creativeness in finding solutions under critical business situations is required.
Experience in lean manufacturing, Kanban and supplier development is desired.
Requires excellent negotiation abilities and strong analytical skills.
Shows exceptional verbal and written communication skills including with executives or in international contexts.
Requires knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control.
Must have knowledge of economic principles and financial markets.
Competent in computerized procurement systems. Requires advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word,and Power Point.
WHAT WE OFFER:
At Lennox, we realize that our greatest assets are our employees. This is why we are committed to providing limitless opportunities for growth and development of all our employees, largely promoting from within the organization. Lennox offers employees a variety of flexible work options. This position is a hybrid role working Monday through Thursday in the office with the option to work on Friday at home.
Benefits:
Competitive base salary
Excellent medical plans designed to support healthy lifestyles
Mental and financial health programs
Outstanding 401k with company match and 1-year bonus
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Community involvement opportunities
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Relocation assistance is available
And much, much more!
The compensation range for this position is approximately $93,000 - $121,000 and will be based on the candidate’s qualification, experience, and education
WE VALUE DIVERSITY
Here at Lennox, we believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to build workplaces that reflect the communities where we live and work, support the growth and development of each team member as they strive to reach their full potential, and empower them to be their authentic selves. Lennox is an equal opportunity employer.
Reference: 203273619
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Strategic Sourcing Lead
Posted on Oct 4, 2024 by Lennox International
Richardson, TX
Recruitment
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Company Overview:
Lennox (NYSE: LII) is an industry leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions founded over a century ago on the principles of integrity and innovation. Dedicated to sustainability and creating comfortable, healthier environments for our residential and commercial customers while reducing their carbon footprint, we lead the field in innovation with our cooling, heating, indoor air quality, and refrigeration systems.
Job Description:
The person in this position is responsible for the Global Sourcing of Copper and Aluminum raw materials, Heat Exchanger Coils and Coatings for our Home- and Building- Comfort Solutions businesses. This includes leading and delivering global procurement cost savings’ opportunities on LII expenditures, as well as developing and implementing long- and short-range sourcing strategies for complex, impactful and high-risk items.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
Understand the global footprint of Lennox, which markets we serve to and the value proposal of each of Lennox’s manufacturing facilities.
Be familiar with every single material included in the spend of the categories in charge, to be able to understand the use and impact of them in the final product. The knowledge acquired will serve as a basis for a daily conversation to all different levels and departments in the company.
Follow metals pricing indexes to be able to report once a week the changes in the market. Keep an eye, research, follow-up and learn the Copper and Aluminum global industry to share the insights, swings and trends in a monthly basis. The on-time reporting of these two actions helps the stakeholders in their decision making.
Develop a global sourcing strategy for the Categories owned. This strategy should be presented in the roadmaps, to go over the results achieved and the strategy that will be followed to reach the expected results.
Be the focal point between Lennox factories, Quality- and Engineering-departments, in order to work towards the achievement of the pre-defined strategy.
Keep the product flowing at all times by ensuring on-time deliveries with the quality and quantities expected, to meet the production targets of every operation. Negotiate and settle with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations and engineering change orders.
Work with Lennox finance team on the hedging strategy for Copper and Aluminum, consolidating and reporting the data needed for a successful execution. Provide direction and training to inventory buyers and planners as needed.
Personally build and foster a close relationship with every single Vendor within the Categories owned, to keep-up with the positive image Lennox has in the market.
Negotiate and manage contracts and commercial agreements with these Vendors that should be aligned to the goals of the Company.
Promote the competitive sourcing process, periodically perform a spend analysis, look for supply alternatives and continuously developing projects that will bring cost efficiency.
Qualifications:
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Requires a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and working experience.
At least 5 years of experience in Copper and Aluminum is a must.
Domestic and International travel would be required.
Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing or Sales is desired.
A person with a strong sense of Ownership, remarked reliability and quick response is needed in this position.
Flexibility and creativeness in finding solutions under critical business situations is required.
Experience in lean manufacturing, Kanban and supplier development is desired.
Requires excellent negotiation abilities and strong analytical skills.
Shows exceptional verbal and written communication skills including with executives or in international contexts.
Requires knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control.
Must have knowledge of economic principles and financial markets.
Competent in computerized procurement systems. Requires advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word,and Power Point.
WHAT WE OFFER:
At Lennox, we realize that our greatest assets are our employees. This is why we are committed to providing limitless opportunities for growth and development of all our employees, largely promoting from within the organization. Lennox offers employees a variety of flexible work options. This position is a hybrid role working Monday through Thursday in the office with the option to work on Friday at home.
Benefits:
Competitive base salary
Excellent medical plans designed to support healthy lifestyles
Mental and financial health programs
Outstanding 401k with company match and 1-year bonus
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Community involvement opportunities
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Relocation assistance is available
And much, much more!
The compensation range for this position is approximately $93,000 - $121,000 and will be based on the candidate’s qualification, experience, and education
WE VALUE DIVERSITY
Here at Lennox, we believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to build workplaces that reflect the communities where we live and work, support the growth and development of each team member as they strive to reach their full potential, and empower them to be their authentic selves. Lennox is an equal opportunity employer.
Lennox (NYSE: LII) is an industry leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions founded over a century ago on the principles of integrity and innovation. Dedicated to sustainability and creating comfortable, healthier environments for our residential and commercial customers while reducing their carbon footprint, we lead the field in innovation with our cooling, heating, indoor air quality, and refrigeration systems.
Job Description:
The person in this position is responsible for the Global Sourcing of Copper and Aluminum raw materials, Heat Exchanger Coils and Coatings for our Home- and Building- Comfort Solutions businesses. This includes leading and delivering global procurement cost savings’ opportunities on LII expenditures, as well as developing and implementing long- and short-range sourcing strategies for complex, impactful and high-risk items.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
Understand the global footprint of Lennox, which markets we serve to and the value proposal of each of Lennox’s manufacturing facilities.
Be familiar with every single material included in the spend of the categories in charge, to be able to understand the use and impact of them in the final product. The knowledge acquired will serve as a basis for a daily conversation to all different levels and departments in the company.
Follow metals pricing indexes to be able to report once a week the changes in the market. Keep an eye, research, follow-up and learn the Copper and Aluminum global industry to share the insights, swings and trends in a monthly basis. The on-time reporting of these two actions helps the stakeholders in their decision making.
Develop a global sourcing strategy for the Categories owned. This strategy should be presented in the roadmaps, to go over the results achieved and the strategy that will be followed to reach the expected results.
Be the focal point between Lennox factories, Quality- and Engineering-departments, in order to work towards the achievement of the pre-defined strategy.
Keep the product flowing at all times by ensuring on-time deliveries with the quality and quantities expected, to meet the production targets of every operation. Negotiate and settle with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations and engineering change orders.
Work with Lennox finance team on the hedging strategy for Copper and Aluminum, consolidating and reporting the data needed for a successful execution. Provide direction and training to inventory buyers and planners as needed.
Personally build and foster a close relationship with every single Vendor within the Categories owned, to keep-up with the positive image Lennox has in the market.
Negotiate and manage contracts and commercial agreements with these Vendors that should be aligned to the goals of the Company.
Promote the competitive sourcing process, periodically perform a spend analysis, look for supply alternatives and continuously developing projects that will bring cost efficiency.
Qualifications:
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Requires a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and working experience.
At least 5 years of experience in Copper and Aluminum is a must.
Domestic and International travel would be required.
Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing or Sales is desired.
A person with a strong sense of Ownership, remarked reliability and quick response is needed in this position.
Flexibility and creativeness in finding solutions under critical business situations is required.
Experience in lean manufacturing, Kanban and supplier development is desired.
Requires excellent negotiation abilities and strong analytical skills.
Shows exceptional verbal and written communication skills including with executives or in international contexts.
Requires knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control.
Must have knowledge of economic principles and financial markets.
Competent in computerized procurement systems. Requires advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word,and Power Point.
WHAT WE OFFER:
At Lennox, we realize that our greatest assets are our employees. This is why we are committed to providing limitless opportunities for growth and development of all our employees, largely promoting from within the organization. Lennox offers employees a variety of flexible work options. This position is a hybrid role working Monday through Thursday in the office with the option to work on Friday at home.
Benefits:
Competitive base salary
Excellent medical plans designed to support healthy lifestyles
Mental and financial health programs
Outstanding 401k with company match and 1-year bonus
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Community involvement opportunities
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Relocation assistance is available
And much, much more!
The compensation range for this position is approximately $93,000 - $121,000 and will be based on the candidate’s qualification, experience, and education
WE VALUE DIVERSITY
Here at Lennox, we believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to build workplaces that reflect the communities where we live and work, support the growth and development of each team member as they strive to reach their full potential, and empower them to be their authentic selves. Lennox is an equal opportunity employer.
Reference: 203273619
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