Senior Sourcing & AI Systems Lead

Lennox International

Richardson (TX)

On-site

USD 131,000 - 172,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.