Senior Manager Sourcing - Washington, MO bei Acuity Brands

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Distech Controls’ success and reputation are fueled by our world-class team of employees. We look for qualified individuals who are striving to succeed and that wish to actively contribute to our continued growth. Distech Controls values its team members and offers them a modern, motivating work environment, and competitive salaries and benefits. 

Distech Controls is a Canadian-based company located in Brossard, on the South Shore of Montreal (QC), with a European headquarter in Brignais (Lyon), France. We are proud to be part of the Acuity Inc. family since 2015. Our mission is to connect people with intelligent building solutions for better health, better space, and better efficiencies through our forward-thinking technologies and services.  

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.  

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.  

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. 
 

Job Summary
The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver value through cost savings, risk mitigation, supplier performance, and innovation. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to align sourcing initiatives with business objectives, ensuring optimal supplier selection and contract negotiation.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies across assigned categories to achieve cost reduction, quality improvement, and supply assurance.
Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management processes.
Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities and trends.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure alignment with sourcing strategies.
Manage supplier relationships, including performance reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Drive compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
Utilize data analytics to support decision-making and track sourcing performance metrics.
Lead or support cross-functional sourcing projects and initiatives.