Head of Business Analysis and Planning

Q-SYS, our innovative full stack audio, video and control platform, unifies data, devices and a cloud-first architecture, empowering organizations to deliver transformative AV experiences across built spaces. Building on the QSC legacy, QSC Audio delivers audio technology that empowers live entertainers and sound reinforcement professionals with the confidence to create and deliver memorable experiences for their audiences.
Atrius, Distech Controls and QSC are part of the Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) business segment. Our mission is to make spaces smarter, safer and greener through our strategy of connecting the edge with the cloud using disruptive technologies that leverage data interoperability.
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. This position requires on-site presence in Costa Mesa, CA or Boulder, CO following a hybrid work model.
The Director of Strategic Sourcing is a pivotal leadership role responsible for building and sustaining long-term, value-driven relationships with key suppliers and strategic partners. This leader serves as the connective tissue between product development teams, executive management, and the external supplier ecosystem — translating business needs into sourcing strategies that accelerate innovation, reduce risk, and deliver sustained competitive advantage.
The ideal candidate balances strategic vision with operational rigor, and is equally comfortable in a boardroom negotiation as in a cross-functional product planning session.Strategic Relationship Management• Own and cultivate executive-level relationships with Tier 1 and strategic Tier 2 suppliers, acting as the primary ambassador for the company's sourcing interests.• Develop and execute a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework that drives supplier performance, innovation partnership, and mutual value creation.• Lead quarterly and annual business reviews with key suppliers, driving accountability against KPIs, SLAs, and joint roadmaps.• Proactively identify and mitigate supplier risks including capacity constraints, geopolitical exposure, financial instability, and single-source dependencies.• Champion preferred supplier programs, fostering a tiered supplier ecosystem aligned to strategic importance and performance.

Partnership with Development & Product Teams• Embed sourcing strategy within the product development lifecycle — partnering with R&D, engineering, and product management from concept through commercialization.• Serve as a trusted advisor to development teams on supplier selection, make-vs-buy decisions, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis.• Executive Engagement & Business Alignment• Partner with executive leadership to align sourcing strategy with corporate objectives, growth initiatives, and financial targets.• Present strategic sourcing plans, supplier performance insights, and risk mitigation strategies to the Board and executive leadership team.• Influence enterprise-level decisions related to supply chain investment, M&A diligence, and geographic expansion by providing sourcing intelligence.• Drive measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, and working capital improvements in alignment with annual financial targets.• Negotiate complex, multi-year agreements with strategic partners including pricing structures, volume commitments, IP protections, and service levels.• Leverage market intelligence, spend analytics, and supplier benchmarking to continuously optimize the supply base.• Build and manage a pipeline of sourcing initiatives with clearly defined value metrics and executive visibility.

Team Leadership & Organizational Development• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing strategic sourcing team, fostering a culture of curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement.• Define team structure, roles, and capability roadmaps to support evolving business needs and organizational scale.• Drive adoption of sourcing technologies, digital tools, and data analytics to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.Demonstrated track record of building and managing strategic supplier relationships at an executive level.• Strong commercial acumen including contract negotiation, financial analysis, and total cost modeling.• Experience developing and operationalizing SRM frameworks, category strategies, and governance structures.• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.Travel Requirements
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