S&C Electric Company · 2 days ago
Senior Sourcing Manager
6601 N. Ridge Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60626, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $154K/yr
5+ years expS&C Electric Company is a leader in the electrical industry, committed to innovation and employee ownership. They are seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead procurement activities for capital equipment and maintenance services, driving supplier selection and contract negotiation to optimize lifecycle costs.
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Responsibilities
Partner with departmental/value stream leaders and key stakeholders to implement a global sourcing strategy for Capital Equipment (including, but not limited to: fabrication, machining, testing, automation, facility, etc.) and Maintenance (“MROC”) based on industry and market trends and conditions and continue to assess in the medium/long term (3-5 years) horizon
Develop a segmentation database/strategy to provide visibility to S&C management & key stakeholders
Lead sourcing for capital projects including manufacturing equipment (e.g., fabrication, machining, testing, automation), and facility upgrades, and infrastructure investments
Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to align sourcing plans with CapEx budgets and ROI targets
Manage RFx processes, supplier/bid evaluations, and total cost of ownership analyses
Oversee sourcing of maintenance services, spare parts, and MROC supplies
Develop supplier performance metrics focused on uptime, responsiveness, and cost control
Collaborate with Maintenance/Facility teams to forecast needs and reduce unplanned downtime
Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships across capital and maintenance categories
Lead negotiations on contracts, service level agreements, and warranties to mitigate risk and ensure value and optimized TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)
Monitor market trends and identify alternative sources to improve competitiveness
Ensure sourcing activities comply with internal policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Support audits and documentation for capital projects and maintenance contracts
Function as sourcing lead on cross-functional capital project teams
Manage contract compliance activities
Other task as assigned
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required
Communicate effectively and respectfully with others
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
5- years of sourcing experience, with at least 2 years in capital equipment or maintenance categories in the manufacturing industry
Strong negotiation skills and experience with complex contracts
Sound understanding of manufacturing processes for industrial products and components, including fabrication and machining, both passive and active
Familiarity with asset lifecycle management, CapEx planning, and MRO optimization
Ability to lead project teams and provide direction to cross-functional project groups
Great critical thinking, organizational, planning and project management skills, coordinating internal and external resources, creative problem-solving when obstacles arise, and juggling a heavy volume of diverse operational/tactical projects to deadlines and budgets
Great people skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience
Sound communication skills, (written, verbal, listening and presentation) able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels from leadership to support staff. Ability to influence leaders toward making sound supply management decisions
Sound business acumen and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, problem-solve difficult issues and leverage data and learnings to drive continuous improvement
Financial acumen and numerical ability to manage budgetary resources to maximum effectiveness
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel
Preferred
Master's degree in business administration (MBA)
Experience in manufacturing, utilities, or facilities management
Knowledge of reliability engineering or PM (Preventive Maintenance) /TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
Ability to balance strategic planning with tactical execution
Certified in Supply Management (CSM)
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Lean Six Sigma Certification
PMP certification
Benefits
Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).
Company
S&C Electric Company
S&C Electric Company is a leading provider of switching, protection, and control solutions for electric power systems.
1001-5000 employees
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President and CEO
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Chief Financial and Strategy Officer
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