Global Senior Sourcing Manager – HVAC
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Global HVAC sourcing manager developing supplier strategy for Ferguson, a project-success distributor. Expanding suppliers, optimizing costs, and managing global supplier performance.
Responsibilities:
- Lead category-level global sourcing strategy development and execution for HVAC
- Develop and expand a global supply base to support Ferguson's product development and business growth needs
- Lead supplier exploration, qualification, onboarding, diversification, contract negotiation, and execution
- Optimize product total landing cost and lead cost savings and cost optimization projects
- Implement global product development and sourcing projects and ensure successful execution of the product development pipeline
- Support Business Unit integration projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Build long-term relationships with new and existing suppliers
- Develop and optimize global sourcing and business operational processes
- Lead supplier scorecard evaluations and supplier business reviews
- Manage supplier performance and facilitate issue resolution
- Ensure continuity of supply and collaborate with procurement and global supply chain teams on inventory optimization
- Provide input into the annual budget and operate within the approved budget
- Collaborate with Regional General Managers, sourcing managers, sourcing specialists, and teams across Category Management, Product Development, Quality, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance & Accounting, Procurement, HR, and Legal
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or higher is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
- Minimum of 5 years of sourcing, product development, design/engineering, material and commodity management, or supply chain experience is preferred
- HVAC equipment and accessories experience is a huge plus
- CPSM Certification is preferred
- Strong negotiation skills
- Excellent customer service orientation
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Financial proficiency coupled with a technical mindset
- Strong public speaking skills and ability to develop and deliver presentations to large groups
- Ability to develop and grow relationships with external suppliers, internal peers, and functional teams
- Strong knowledge of category-related products, manufacturing methods, and applications
- Ability to travel globally, including North America, Central and South America, China, Southeast Asia, and India, 10–15%
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and Power BI
- Strong knowledge of the international manufacturing landscape and country strengths and weaknesses in applicable product categories
- Knowledge of sustainability and awareness of sustainable sourcing practices and regulations related to HVAC products
- Experience with industry standards, approvals, and certification processes
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with a company match
- Mental health coverage
- Gender affirming benefits
- Family building benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Associate discounts
- Community involvement opportunities
- Bonus or Incentive Plan eligibility
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