IT Strategic Sourcing Manager

Who We Are Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. What Drives Success The person in this position is responsible for Sourcing Information Technology products, software, and services. Develops a global sourcing strategy for Information technology including communication services, software, hardware and maintenance Defines project scopes and identifies savings opportunities Negotiates and manages contracts and relationships with vendors Leads design and Implementation of policies and metrics to ensure that rigid savings goals are realized using subject matter expertise Advises and works with technical buyers, engineers and management to identify new product needs Serves as primary interface between company components and suppliers on strategic/critical quality, engineering and procurement matters Develops and implements long and short-range sourcing strategies for very complex and high-risk items What We Are Looking For Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A master's degree or equivalent is preferred. Requires at least 10 years related experience. Broad knowledge of contract law, the RFQ process, supplier and part qualification processes, low cost country sourcing. Expert negotiation, presentation, analytical, planning, project management, written, and verbal skills. Ability to lead a cross functional commodity team and work across the organization at all levels, and develop strategic commodity plans. What We Offer Compensation : This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $111,000-$145,950 annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime. Benefits : Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance. Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year. Our Culture : At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Disclaimers: The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr