Global Supply Chain & Operations Director

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, Radiodetection is a global leader in the design and development of equipment and software used by utility companies to install, protect, and maintain underground infrastructure networks.  Through precision and magnetic locators and ground penetrating radar, we help prevent damage to infrastructure utilities and protect lives.

 

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Global Supply Chain and Operations Director you will be responsible for establishing and executing global sourcing & operations strategies to maximize the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the full-cycle material sourcing, manufacture, and shipment of products.  This includes supplier selection, qualification, and management for technologically complex categories / supply base for new and current products; and leading the operations teams to deliver high quality products and fostering a metrics driven, continuous improvement culture that delivers meaningful results and further strengthens the ability to compete in the market.  The role is responsible for leading global operations for Radiodetection with facilities in the UK, US, and Canada.

 

As the Global Supply Chain and Operations Director, you will develop and lead procurement strategies that result in the best value with regard to price, quality, delivery and inventory management performance and will also drive efficiencies within our global operations.  You will play a leading role in achieving results from continuous improvement initiatives in the operational areas across all Radiodetection operating centers.  Additionally, as the Global Supply Chain and Operations Director, you will lead the facilities and site management personnel at each location, including security, safety and the environment.  You will have responsibility for site issues, manage safety and represent Radiodetection in day to day as well as key physical building or grounds-based decisions globally.

 

As this is a senior role, you will take on leadership responsibilities for various functional activities across the business to include driving employee engagement and health and safety at the sites and you will also be part of the Radiodetection Leadership Team.

 

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

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

 

1. Sourcing/Operations Execution:

• Develop and execute short and long-term sourcing strategies that support technical, quality and commercial requirements.
• Create multi-year roadmap of strategic initiatives, continuous improvement, and supplier development programs
• Own and analyze the master financial reporting of business supplier costs, operational performance, and inventory management; identify opportunities for continuous improvement, value-add/value-engineering projects and other cost savings projects
• Use knowledge/expertise to manage operations, cost drivers, changing supply base, and market innovation to capture lower costs and/or high value alternatives to meet stakeholder needs
• Establish relationships with functional and divisional leaders to ensure operational and sourcing strategies align with our business goals and objectives.  Collaborate on the smooth implementation of product changes, and operational execution
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Quality teams to ensure customer needs are met.  And on the sourcing side, develop and maintain quarterly supplier scorecard system
• Create sustainable and consistent processes for strategic sourcing initiatives, Operational improvements, RFQ/P, and commodity management
• Regularly adapt sourcing strategies in relation to market trends and business requirements to enhance effectiveness
• Develop and own strategic matrix of suppliers to identify risks, gaps and opportunities in supply chain, including the development new suppliers, dual/multi-source strategy, management of sole sourced suppliers when required, and exit strategies for suppliers that don’t meet supplier standards
• Support operations and product development to ensure contingencies and buy/make/partner are appropriately evalua