Sr. Sourcing Manager
Overland Park, Kansas (KS), US
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
- Align with Category Management on Strategic Sourcing initiatives to define conception through completion that ensure optimal results.
- Lead change management activities that include partnering with key stakeholders to develop an overall P2P change management strategy, process, approach and playbook for SPX HVAC.
- Coordinate with businesses to establish cross-functional participation ensuring seamless implementation while meeting all the requirements of product performance, quality, and supply chain.
- Develop project plans and plan templates to manage supplier improvement or transitions.
- Develop project plans to facilitate internal supply chain process changes.
- Conduct change audits to ensure sustained execution of internal and external supply chain improvement projects.
- Lead, energize and coach cross-functional teams.
- Ensure transparent communication and manage any issues or changes with urgency to maintain implementation goals.
- Track programs against schedule, budget, and other deliverables.
- Apply continuous improvement principles to enhance future projects efficiency and effectiveness.
- Identify and manage program risks as identified by the team including prioritization and mitigation plans.
- Measure and evaluate the impact of change initiatives on the organization.
- Use problem-solving techniques to properly identify, resolve, document and communicate issues.
What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience
- 5-8 years in change / program management experience.
- Experience supporting Sourcing, Supply Chain or Manufacturing environments a plus.
- Proven track record of performance.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Technical acumen related to engineering drawings, specifications
- Demonstrates strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Superior problem-solving skills
- Responsive and quick thinking
- Cooperative and collaborative approach
- Ability to lead and direct the work of others
- Experience with Microsoft Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Able to develop detailed timelines and use additional project scheduling and tracking tools.
- General knowledge of operations in a manufacturing environment.
- Able to effectively manage conflict in a constructive manner.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Organizational Behavior, or related field.
- Project Management Professional certification
Travel & Working Environment
- Travel is essential for success in this role to understand the specific change and quality needs of each business and site.
- Travel expected to be 50%.
- Working environment will be fast paced and require management of several interrelated initiatives at the same time. The ability to set a clear vision, get resources aligned, and ensure commitment will be critical to success.
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
- Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs