Senior Manager, Global Sourcing and Continuous Improvement

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world.  Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.  We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. 

 

As part of Detection and Measurement’s Aids to Navigation, Flash Technology is a leading provider of aviation obstruction lighting and monitoring solutions, including specialized LED and xenon obstruction lighting.  Serving the telecommunications, broadcast, wind energy, airport, and utilities markets, we help monitor critical infrastructure and help people traverse the world safely by air.

 

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Senior Manager, Global Sourcing and Continuous Improvement, you will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to the organization’s success by ensuring a reliable and cost-effective supply chain that supports business growth.   In particular, you will be responsible for a category of commodity/products inclusive of supplier selection, management and strategy and leading Continuous Improvement. The successful candidate will be proactive and results driven, with a passion for strategic sourcing and supplier management.

 

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

 

1. Supplier Sourcing Management

 

• Prepare the yearly sourcing strategy for the global business in each commodity category (PCBA’s, Metals, Plastics, Batteries, Cable, etc.) with a goal to identify cost savings opportunities, risk areas and spend trends, and create a procurement roadmap.
• Own a multi-year cost savings pipeline, track progress to goals, and develop strategies to meet targets while mitigating negative impacts to PPV.
• Own and maintain the global supplier scorecards, working across departments to gather supplier performance data in areas such as part quality, on-time delivery and service levels.
• Partner with key suppliers to expand stocking programs and lead joint cost optimization initiatives.
• Execute supply agreements in collaboration with the legal department, to ensure coverage for AtoN exposure against unforeseen excess/obsolete materials at suppliers.
• Distribute monthly market trends report for key commodity categories to the company’s leadership and be prepared to quickly implement strategies to take advantage of or protect against sudden market fluctuations.
• Lead the development and execution of special/strategic supply chain projects and initiatives.
• Manage inventory initiatives and drive buyers to analyze usage, supplier lead times and material availability by leveraging SAP and the PFEP (Plan for Every Part) to meet zero stockouts goals.
• Support inventory turns target by monitoring buyer performance in ordering according to Lean principles of matching supply and demand as closely as possible.
• Support and proactively manage material obsolescence processes alongside the Finance department.

 

1. Relationship Management

 

• Manage as well as develop a global team of procurement professionals and work with each to meet specific business needs for each AtoN location.
• Drive commercial relationships with all suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving optimal cost and