Senior Sourcing Manager- Capitals & Maintenance/MROC

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

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner

Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Monday-Friday) Onsite

Compensation: At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $116,534 - $154,413 . Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Senior Sourcing Manager- Capitals & MROC!

Essential Functions:

• Capital Strategy & Sourcing: Partner with business, value stream, and functional leaders to develop and execute global sourcing strategies for Capital Equipment (including fabrication, machining, testing, automation, facilities, and related categories) and MROC, leveraging industry and market intelligence to support 3-5 year business objectives.
• Develop and maintain category segmentation strategies and reporting to provide visibility and insights to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Monitor market conditions, industry trends, and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities that improve competitiveness and supply continuity.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing strategies for capital projects, including manufacturing equipment, facility upgrades, infrastructure investments, and maintenance programs.
• Manage sourcing activities including supplier qualification, RFx execution, commercial negotiations, and contract development to ensure quality, cost, and project delivery objectives are achieved.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to align sourcing strategies with capital investment plans, budgets, and ROI objectives.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Facilities teams to support equipment lifecycle, utilization, and maintenance strategies.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships across capital equipment and maintenance categories.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure sourcing activities comply with company policies, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Maintain sourcing documentation and support audits related to capital projects and maintenance agreements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate sourcing and supply chain risks to support successful project execution and business continuity.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as the sourcing lead on cross-functional capital project teams.
• Monitor supplier and contract compliance to ensure fulfillment of commercial and operational commitments.

Skills & Knowledge & Experience:

1. Required

• 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.
• Strong, mature negotiation skills with the commercial acumen and judgment to drive favorable outcomes in complex business environments.
• Familiarity with asset lifecycle management, CapEx planning, and MRO optimization.
• Great critical thinking, organizational, planning, and project management skills, and
• Great problem-solving when obstacles arise.
• Great people skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
• Financial acumen and numerical ability to manage budgetary resources to maximum effectiveness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel both domestic and international , rarely up to 30%.

Education & Minimum Qualifications:

1. Required

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

2. Preferred

   Master's degree in business administration (MBA ).

Certifications & Licenses:

1. Preferred
   • Certified in Supply Management (CSM)
   • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
   • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
   • Lean Six Sigma Certification
   • PMP certification

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [e-mail].

No fixed deadline