Strategic Sourcing Leader — Data-Driven

Acuity

Decatur (GA)

Remote

USD 67,000 - 144,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Acuity Inc. is a market-leading industrial technology company based in Atlanta, GA, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia.

The Sourcing Leader will drive strategic sourcing projects, guide cross-functional teams, and use data-driven methods to achieve cost, lead-time, quality, and supply continuity goals across direct materials. Responsibilities include RFx execution, supplier engagement, market research, and SWAP activities, with travel up to 20% and potential remote work

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
3+ years of relevant working experience.
Ability to read engineering drawings.
Strong Excel skills.
Experience making sourcing decisions with cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication with internal and external partners.
Project management skills with ability to meet target dates.
Strong data analysis capabilities.
Negotiation experience in B2B settings.
Curiosity and problem-solving capability.
Creativity and collaborative growth mindset.
Preferred: experience in Lighting industry.
Familiarity with contracting concepts.
Familiarity with ERP and electronic sourcing software, Power Apps and automation.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies across direct material categories.
Lead strategic sourcing projects within GEP including RFx events.
Perform RFx analytics and evaluate supplier proposals.
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain.
Advocate for VAVE opportunities and supplier transitions.
Represent sourcing in project reviews and progress reporting.
Support SWAP steps: spend analysis, market research, supplier engagement, RFx, negotiation, and contract awards.