Strategic Sourcing Project Manager

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy HVAC and refrigeration success Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox we win as a team aiming for excellence and delivering innovative sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team members contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come stay and grow with us.

Heatcraft Refrigeration is a long-standing leader in the world of commercial refrigeration providing climate-control solutions. Their state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the cities of Stone Mountain and Tifton Georgia produce evaporators condensers compressor racks and other top-quality refrigeration products for their six market-leading brands: Bohn Larkin Climate Control Chandler Magna Industrial and InterLink. Heatcraft products are primarily used to preserve food and other perishables in supermarkets convenience stores restaurants warehouses and distribution centers in addition to other applications such as data centers pharmaceutical and industrial process cooling.

Location: Stone Mountain GA -100% Onsite

The Strategic Sourcing Project Manager is responsible for leading sourcing strategy and execution for new Data Center Solutions product introductions. This role serves as the bridge between Supply Chain Engineering Quality Manufacturing and suppliers to ensure components and suppliers are identified qualified onboarded shipped received and ready to support prototype pilot and production builds.

This is a highly visible hands-on role requiring both strategic leadership and tactical execution. The successful candidate will develop sourcing strategies manage supplier relationships drive project timelines resolve supply chain risks and personally be responsible for fully executing the activities necessary to ensure successful product launches.

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for critical components commodities and technologies supporting Data Center Solutions products.
• Identify evaluate qualify and onboard suppliers to support growth capacity cost quality and risk mitigation objectives.
• Lead RFQ processes supplier negotiations contract development and long-term supplier relationship management.
• Create and maintain sourcing roadmaps aligned with business growth and product launch requirements.
• Identify and execute cost reduction value engineering and supply continuity initiatives.

• Own sourcing project plans for all prototype pilot validation and production build phases.
• Build and manage detailed Plan for Every Part (PFEP) and sourcing readiness plans for new product launches.
• Track project milestones supplier deliverables qualification activities tooling readiness and capacity commitments.
• Lead cross-functional launch readiness reviews and drive closure of supply chain action items.
• Escalate and resolve supplier material capacity quality and schedule risks affecting launch timing.

• Serve as the primary supply chain representative on new product development teams.
• Align Engineering Operations Manufacturing Quality Logistics Receiving and Procurement around a common sourcing and launch strategy.
• Provide sourcing leadership during design reviews supplier selection activities and product commercialization efforts.
• Communicate project status risks mitigation plans key performance indicators and supplier readiness to leadership teams and customers as required.

• Personally drive supplier onboarding qualification documentation and material readiness activities.
• Support supplier visits audits business reviews and technical discussions onsite and remotely.
• Validate BOM accuracy sourcing assignments pricing part master data and supplier records within SAP.
• Ensure sourcing pricing lead time and supplier information remain accurate throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support issue resolution during prototype pilot and early production builds to help ensure uninterrupted supply.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Business Operations Management Project Management or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 8 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Procurement Program Management or New Product Introduction.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects from concept through production launch.
• Strong knowledge of supplier qualification RFQ processes contract negotiation supplier development and cost management.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies for engineered products electrical components mechanical components or capital equipment.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities timelines and stakeholders simultaneously.

• Experience supporting Data Center HVAC/R Power Distribution Electrical Infrastructure Thermal Management or related industries.
• Experience launching new products in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of SAP supplier quality processes PPAP PFEP phase in and phase out process and product commercialization activities.
• Familiarity with global sourcing and low-cost country supplier development.

• Strategic thinker who is also willing to execute tactical tasks.
• Strong ownership mentality with the ability to drive projects to completion.
• Excellent negotiation communication and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $101000 - $132000 annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills education experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Companys applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.

Benefits:Subject to applicable eligibility requirements the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical dental and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Depending on date of hire and subject to applicable eligibility requirements new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off 2 paid well-being days 1 paid volunteer day 10-11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture: At Lennox our Core Values of Integrity Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team members contributions. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to recruit develop and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox youll take pride in our brands knowing you are part of something special. Come stay and grow with us!

Disclaimers: The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time with or without notice subject to applicable law.We may use automated tools including artificial intelligence to support parts of our hiring process such as application review and interview scheduling. These tools assist our teams but do not replace human decision-making. If you need an accommodation or have questions please contact

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