Digital Procurement & Sourcing, Senior Manager

Lennox International; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 131,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Short-term disability insurance

Paid time off & holidays

STI bonus program

Job summary

Lennox International in Richardson, TX is seeking a highly analytical leader to drive Sourcing Systems, Data Governance, and Process Excellence initiatives. You will bridge Sourcing, IT, and Data/Analytics, owning the roadmap for systems, data integrity, and AI enablement to enhance value and decision-making.

The role requires shaping data governance, establishing master data standards, and leading process improvements with automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in sourcing/procurement with strong exposure to digital tools and data analytics.
• Proven experience working closely with IT teams on system implementations or enhancements.
• Strong understanding of data governance, master data management, and reporting frameworks.
• Experience with sourcing/procurement platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, Jaggaer, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement and change management initiatives.
• Experience with AI/ML or advanced analytics tools in a procurement or supply chain context.
• Knowledge of automation technologies (RPA, workflow tools).
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate data into business value.
• Strategic thinker and data-driven decision maker with a strong execution focus.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Systems-oriented mindset with attention to detail.
• Continuous improvement and innovation mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own and enhance sourcing tools and platforms (ERP, eSourcing, CLM, spend analytics).
• Partner with IT to define, prioritize, and deliver system enhancements for sourcing needs.
• Serve as the product owner for sourcing-related systems; ensure usability and adoption.
• Drive data governance for sourcing and supplier data; ensure single source of truth.
• Establish data quality standards across spend, supplier, contract data.
• Map, standardize, and optimize sourcing processes across categories and regions.
• Lead process re-engineering initiatives leveraging automation and digital tools.
• Develop and track KPIs related to cycle times, compliance, and data quality.
• Drive adoption of best practices and alignment with enterprise policies.
• Lead change management to embed new tools and processes in sourcing teams.
• Serve as project manager from charter to launch for initiatives.
• Define and execute a roadmap to integrate AI/ML-driven insights into sourcing workflows.
• Collaborate with data science and IT to deploy use cases like predictive spend analytics.
• Ensure sourcing managers trust and actively use AI-driven insights.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to advance sourcing capabilities.
• Act as the primary liaison between Sourcing, IT, Finance, and Data Analytics.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and vice versa.
• Support managers with actionable dashboards and reporting tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

IT collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Oracle

Jaggaer

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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. Come, stay, and grow with us.

What Drives Success

Location: Richardson, TX (This position is 100% onsite at our headquarters in Richardson, TX, requiring attendance in-office 5 days a week, Monday-Friday)

We are seeking a highly analytical and technology-driven professional to leadSourcing Systems, Data Governance, and Process Excellenceinitiatives. This role will act as the bridge betweenSourcing, IT, and Data/Analytics teams, owning the roadmap for systems enhancement, data integrity, and AI enablement.

The ideal candidate will ensure that sourcing processes aredigitally enabled, data is trusted and governed, and advanced analytics/AI tools are effectively embeddedto drive value creation and decision-making confidence among sourcing managers.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Sourcing Technology & Systems Ownership

• Own and continuously enhance sourcing tools and platforms (e.g., ERP, eSourcing, contract lifecycle management, spend analytics tools).
• Partner with IT to define, prioritize, and deliver system enhancements aligned with sourcing needs.
• Serve as theproduct ownerfor sourcing-related systems, ensuring usability, scalability, and adoption.
• Drive system integrations across procurement, finance, and supplier ecosystems.

Data Accuracy, Governance & Master Data Management

• Establish and enforcedata governance frameworksfor sourcing and supplier data.
• Ensure high data quality across spend, supplier, contract, and performance datasets.
• Define standards for data taxonomy, classification, and reporting consistency.
• Partner with IT and data teams to implementdata validation, cleansing, and automation workflows.
• Act as a steward for sourcing data, ensuringsingle source of truth across systems.

Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Map, standardize, and optimize sourcing processes across categories and regions.
• Identify inefficiencies and leadprocess re-engineering initiativesleveraging automation and digital tools.
• Develop and track KPIs related to cycle times, compliance, and data quality.
• Drive adoption of best practices and ensure alignment with enterprise procurement policies.
• Lead change management efforts to embed new tools and processes within sourcing teams.
• Serve as project manager for projects from developing charter to launch.

AI & Advanced Analytics Enablement

• Define and execute a roadmap to integrateAI/ML-driven insights into sourcing workflows.
• Collaborate with data science and IT teams to deploy use cases such as:
• Predictive spend analytics
• Supplier risk modeling
• Market intelligence automation
• Negotiation insights and scenario modeling
• Ensure sourcing managerstrust and actively use AI-driven insightsby improving data reliability and transparency.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and tools to continuously advance sourcing capabilities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as theprimary liaison between Sourcing, IT, Finance, and Data/Analytics teams.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and vice versa.
• Support sourcing managers with actionable insights, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Facilitate governance forums to align priorities, track progress, and manage stakeholders.

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What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in sourcing/procurement, with strong exposure todigital tools and data analytics.
• Proven experience working closely with IT teams on system implementations or enhancements.
• Strong understanding ofdata governance, master data management, and reporting frameworks.
• Experience with sourcing/procurement platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, Jaggaer, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement and change management initiatives.
• Experience withAI/ML or advanced analytics toolsin a procurement or supply chain context.
• Knowledge of automation technologies (RPA, workflow tools).
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate data into business value.
• Strategic thinker and data-driven decision maker with a strong execution focus.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Systems-oriented mindset with attention to detail.
• Continuous improvement and innovation mindset.

What We Offer

Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $131,000 - $172,200 annually. This position is also eligible for the Short Term Incentive (STI) bonus program with a target payout of 15%.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.

Location and Schedule: This position is located in Richardson, TX and will be in the office Monday through Friday.

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
• 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. Come, stay, and grow with us!

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. We may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support parts of our hiring process, such as application review and interview scheduling. These tools assist our teams but do not replace human decision-making. If you need an accommodation or have questions, please contact [e-mail].