Sourcing Manager Lead

Acuity; Conyers (GA); Remote; USD 107,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K benefits

Commissions / incentive compensation

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is seeking a seasoned Sourcing Manager Lead to own supplier risk management and materials compliance within the Sourcing and Procurement function.

You will partner with risk vendors, interface with suppliers, and coordinate with Legal, Engineering and Finance to mitigate risks and drive program maturity. You will lead programs across supplier financial and ESG risk, sanctions screening, and disclosure efforts, including PFAS management and material declarations, while advancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Sustainability, or related field.
• Advanced degree or relevant professional certification (CPSM/CPM/CSCP/PMP) preferred.
• 7+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or related supply chain functions.
• Experience building or managing supplier risk programs (financial risk, ESG, sanctions, due diligence).
• Working knowledge of materials compliance, PFAS, restricted substances, and disclosure practices.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory/supplier requirements into practical processes, controls, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier risk management programs spanning financial, ESG, sanctions, and operational risk.
• Oversee materials compliance initiatives including PFAS and restricted substances data collection and disclosures.
• Coordinate with risk vendors and suppliers to collect, validate, and update risk and compliance information.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sourcing, Procurement, Legal, Compliance, Engineering, Quality, Sustainability, Finance and Operations to close actions.
• Establish risk scoring, dashboards, KPIs, escalation paths, and leadership reporting.
• Support procurement transformation initiatives and evolving regulatory risk requirements.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical ability

Regulatory risk translation

Communication (written and verbal)

Excel & PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / related field

Advanced degree or CPSM/CPM/CSCP/PMP preferred

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

GRC / risk platforms

PLM systems

Job description

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com .

Work location

• This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities.

Job Summary

This role will lead the development, governance, and execution of Acuity Brands Lighting's supplier risk management and materials compliance activities within the Sourcing and Procurement organization. The Sourcing Manager Lead will own programs and processes related to supplier financial risk, ESG and sustainability risk, supplier insurance certificates, sanctions screening, and material compliance initiatives, including PFAS identification, restricted material management, and advancement toward full material disclosure. The successful candidate will partner with outside risk management vendors, interface with suppliers, and coordinate cross-functionally with leaders across Sourcing, Procurement, Legal, Compliance, Engineering, Quality, Sustainability, Finance, and Operations to increase awareness, drive accountability, and resolve identified risks.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Supplier Risk Management Program Leadership: Develop, govern, and continuously improve supplier risk management processes across the sourcing and procurement supplier lifecycle, including supplier financial risk, ESG risk, sanctions screening, operational risk, and supplier insurance compliance.
• Materials Compliance and Disclosure: Lead full materials compliance initiatives, including PFAS identification, restricted substance data collection, supplier material declarations, and progress toward full material disclosure across priority commodities and supplier segments.
• Vendor and Supplier Coordination: Coordinate with outside risk management vendors and suppliers to collect, validate, and maintain required risk and compliance information, ensuring timely completion of assessments, insurance certificate updates, sanctions screening, ESG questionnaires, and material compliance requests.
• Cross-Functional Risk Resolution: Partner with leaders in Sourcing, Procurement, Legal, Compliance, Engineering, Quality, Sustainability, Finance, and Operations to communicate risk findings, align on mitigation plans, elevate critical issues, and drive timely closure of corrective actions.
• Governance, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement: Establish risk scoring, dashboards, KPIs, escalation paths, and leadership reporting to monitor risk posture, track program performance, and identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and supplier engagement.
• Additional Support: Support procurement transformation initiatives, supplier management process improvements, and emerging regulatory or business risk requirements, along with other duties as assigned.

Skills And Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Sustainability, or a related field required.
• Advanced degree or relevant professional certification, such as CPSM, CPM, APICS/CSCP, PMP, or a compliance/risk certification, preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, supplier risk management, materials compliance, sustainability, quality, or related supply chain functions.
• Demonstrated experience building or managing supplier risk programs, including financial risk assessments, ESG/sustainability reviews, sanctions screening, supplier due diligence, insurance certificate management, and supplier corrective action tracking.
• Working knowledge of materials compliance and product regulatory requirements, including PFAS, restricted substances, supplier material declarations, and full material disclosure practices.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory, risk, and supplier requirements into practical sourcing and procurement processes, controls, reporting, and supplier engagement plans.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders, align priorities, and drive risk mitigation actions without direct authority.
• Strong analytical capability, including experience developing KPIs, dashboards, supplier scorecards, risk scoring methods, and executive-level reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate risk topics to suppliers, sourcing teams, functional leaders, and senior leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience coordinating with third-party risk management vendors, compliance platforms, and supplier data providers.
• Experience with Power BI (DAX), supplier management systems, GRC/risk platforms, PLM systems, or ERP systems.
• Sourcing or procurement experience with direct materials, manufacturing suppliers, electronics, components, or regulated product categories.

Travel Requirements

• 1-20%

The range for this position is $107,300.00 to $232,200.00 USD. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation in the Application Process: Acuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities in employment. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation in the application process. If you believe you need reasonable accommodation to assist with our online application system or any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at [phone], and select option 4. Please be prepared to identify the requisition / position applied for and the aspect of the application process for which you believe accommodation is needed. The company will engage in an interactive process with you to better understand the request and to determine whether reasonable accommodation is needed and available.

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