Capital Equipment & MRO Sourcing Leader - Employee-Owned

S&C Electric; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager for Capitals and MROC to lead global sourcing strategies for capital projects and maintenance programs. You will partner with engineering, operations, and finance to align procurement with long-term capital plans and ROI targets.

Join an employee-owned team with strong emphasis on supplier relationships, compliance, and risk management. Travel up to 30% will be required domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of sourcing experience, with at least 5 years in capital equipment in the manufacturing industry.
• Sound business acumen and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions
• Sound communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation), ability to influence as needed

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for Capital Equipment and MROC.
• Maintain category segmentation strategies and reporting for leadership.
• Monitor market conditions and supplier capabilities to improve competitiveness and supply continuity.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing strategies for capital projects including equipment, facility upgrades, and maintenance programs.
• Manage supplier qualification, RFx, negotiations, and contract development to meet cost and delivery objectives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to align sourcing with capital plans and ROI.
• Support equipment lifecycle, utilization, and maintenance strategies with Maintenance and Facilities teams.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships across categories and ensure compliance and audits.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Capital equipment

Negotiation

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Financial acumen

MS Office (Outlook/Excel/PowerPoint)

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

MBA

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

S&C Electric is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager for Capitals and MROC to lead global sourcing strategies for capital projects and maintenance programs. You will partner with engineering, operations, and finance to align procurement with long-term capital plans and ROI targets.

Join an employee-owned team with strong emphasis on supplier relationships, compliance, and risk management. Travel up to 30% will be required domestically and internationally.