Category (Strategic Sourcing) Manager - Indirect Spend

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CUES is part of the SPX Detection and Measurement platform. It is the world’s leading developer of water, wastewater, and storm water inspection equipment. With CCTV cameras, pre-built vehicles, and software for pipeline inspection and rehabilitation, we improve the safety and reliability of our water infrastructure systems.

With separate platforms in Detection and Measurement markets as well as HVAC markets, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

The Strategic Sourcing Manager for Indirect Spend is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across key indirect categories, to ensure reliable supply, optimal total cost of ownership, and alignment with business objectives. The role establishes and governs formal supplier contracts and commercial agreements that define pricing, service levels, performance expectations, and risk mitigation mechanisms. It leads cross-functional initiatives to standardize specifications, leverage spend, and drive continuous improvement with suppliers, while managing strategic capital equipment investments as a critical subset of the overall indirect portfolio.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

Develop and own category strategies for indirect spend areas such as capital equipment, MRO, facilities, travel and professional / technical services that support multi-year roadmaps and savings pipelines.

Lead RFx events, perform total cost and value analysis, recommend supplier awards, and drive contract negotiations for indirect categories including capital projects.

Manage capital equipment sourcing end-to-end: support business cases, align technical specifications with engineering, negotiate purchase and service agreements, and ensure lifecycle value (warranties, spares, maintenance, and service levels

Partner closely with operations, engineering, finance, IT and legal to align strategic sourcing strategies and objectives with project timelines and budgets.

Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Identify and deliver cost savings, standardization and process improvements while maintaining quality, service and risk management expectations.

Establish relationships with functional and divisional peers and leaders to ensure sourcing strategies align with our business goals and objectives.

Proven track record in driving productivity and value-add through negotiations and supplier management.

Utilize formal sourcing processes for category strategy, supplier selection, qualification, contracting and ongoing management.

Identifies and aggregates technical, commercial, risk, opportunity, and demand requirements for contract negotiation. Lead negotiation and execution of agreements.

Work with the CoE regarding Supplier Management strategy and approach including Supplier Relationship Management, Performance Management, Issue Resolution, and the qualification of new suppliers

Maintain a working knowledge of the world-class supply chain process to ensure that existing processes are targeted at attaining excellence versus industry benchmarks.

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 to 8+ years’ relevant work experience in global manufacturing companies with increasing responsibilities in a multi-site, multi-product, company.

International experience is strongly preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Direct experience sourcing indirect categories and capital equipment and related services in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record leading complex negotiations, multi-stakeholder projects, and cross-functional sourcing initiatives across multiple sites or business units.
• Demonstrated success in delivering measurable savings, improving supplier performance, and implementing category / sourcing strategies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes and project management skills.
• Process oriented and driven.
• Understanding of supplier capabilities and the marketplace.
• Demonstrated experience and success working in a fast paced, matrixed environment satisfying multiple customers. Strategic planning/thinking skills, coupled with analytical and execution skills.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to articulate vision to a broad audience
• Demonstrated ability to interface with executive and senior level management, both internally and externally.
• Solid contract and commercial acumen, including master supply and service agreements, warranties, risk and compliance clauses.
• Proven track record of meeting commitments with the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
• Take charge individual with intensity and clear sense of urgency.
• Out-of-the-box thinker, decisive; experienced in and capable of communicating the need for results and leading change with a variety of departments and teams.
• An excellent team player.

Education & Certifications

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Management or related field.

A Master’s Degree in Business or a Technical field is preferred.

Travel & Working Environment

• Travel is essential for success in this role to interface and understand business needs as well as supplier site visits.
• Travel expected to be 25%+
• 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:

Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans

Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

SPX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decisions on an applicant’s race, color, religion, age, gender or sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected ground. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We are pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with the Disabilites Ace, 2005. Should you require accommodation at any time, please advise Human Resources or our Talent Acquisition Team.

Compensation Disclosure

• For use by Ontario employers with 25 or more employees, for positions with expected compensation of $200,000 CAD /year or less.
• The expected hourly wage rate for this position is between $[lowest amount] and $[highest amount] per hour. This range reflects the anticipated compensation for the role, based on factors such as qualifications, experience and market conditions.
• This job posting is for an existing position that is currently vacant.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence
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