Senior Sourcing Manager- Capitals & Maintenance/MROC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Annual incentive plan (AIP)

Health benefits

401(k) + ESOP

Job summary

S&C Electric Company is hiring for a Senior Sourcing Manager for Capitals & MROC in Chicago. You will lead global sourcing strategies for capital equipment, manage supplier qualifications, RFx execution, and complex negotiations to ensure quality, cost, and on-time delivery.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to align sourcing plans with capital investments, budgets, and ROI. This role requires 7–10 years of experience and up to 30% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years of sourcing experience, with at least 5 years in capital equipment in the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to travel both domestic and international, rarely up to 30%.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills; ability to influence and drive outcomes in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for Capital Equipment and MROC.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including supplier qualification, RFx, negotiations, and contracts.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to align sourcing with capital investments and ROI.
• Monitor market conditions and maintain strategic supplier relationships across categories.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

CSM

CPSM

CSCP

Lean Six Sigma

PMP

Job description

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:

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!

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.

Required Skills & Knowledge & Experience

• 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%.

Required Education & Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred

• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA )

Preferred Certifications & Licenses

• 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

ABOUT US

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.

With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.

S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefit package includes the following (eligibility requirements apply)

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&DD Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

ABOUT THE TEAM

On the (Admin, HR, General Management, Strategy, IT, F&A, HSE, S&L) team, we are responsible for several core business functions and collaborate with departments across S&C to collectively achieve S&C's mission. We are key players in facilitating how S&C provides long-term value to our employee owners. Always focused on the big picture of revolutionizing the energy sector, we take pride in the impact we have on S&C by empowering our team members to succeed.