Strategic Sourcing Leader – Data-Driven, Cross-Functional Impact

Acuity; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking a Sourcing Leader to drive strategic sourcing across direct materials. You will partner with Category Leaders and cross-functional teams to identify cost reduction, lead RFx events, and manage supplier engagement.

You will use GEP, perform spend analyses, and deliver savings while ensuring supply continuity. A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience, strong Excel, and excellent communication are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience making sourcing decisions with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication with internal and external partners.
• Proven project management and deadline-driven.
• Strong data analysis capabilities.
• Negotiation experience in B2B settings.
• Curiosity and problem-solving mindset.
• Creativity and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Category Leaders to develop and execute sourcing strategies across direct material categories.
• Lead strategic sourcing projects within GEP, including RFx and supplier engagement.
• Conduct RFx analytics to evaluate proposals and identify cost savings.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain on value engineering and supplier transitions.
• Serve as the sourcing representative for reviews and progress reporting.
• Support SWAP workflow including spend analysis, market research, supplier identification, RFx development, negotiation, and contract award.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

RFx management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Project management

Negotiation

Reading engineering drawings

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

GEP

ERP systems

Power Apps

Job description

Acuity Inc. in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking a Sourcing Leader to drive strategic sourcing across direct materials. You will partner with Category Leaders and cross-functional teams to identify cost reduction, lead RFx events, and manage supplier engagement.

You will use GEP, perform spend analyses, and deliver savings while ensuring supply continuity. A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience, strong Excel, and excellent communication are required.