Manager, Sourcing Commodity - Indirect

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and evaluate new suppliers and technologies in the indirect spend categories to support Leviton’s business operations.
• Lead and facilitate the transition and onboarding of new suppliers, ensuring alignment with company objectives and compliance standards.
• Meet or exceed cost, quality, and delivery expectations for all indirect procurement activities.
• Align with strategic supplier partners to leverage best-in-class solutions and maximize value for Leviton.
• Partner with key internal stakeholders to negotiate commercial terms for indirect goods and services.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for indirect sourcing activities, acting as a liaison between sourcing, business units, and other functional groups.
• Lead and facilitate the process to add and maintain supplier and material data in relevant procurement systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP), working closely with central materials management.
• Frequently communicate status and updates to internal stakeholders and assist in securing new services for operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements in all sourcing activities.
• Support process improvements and cost-saving initiatives through cross-functional collaboration.
• Be the key person for general sourcing department activities including office supply ordering, time clock input/vacation calendar, overflow for Indirect order processing, CBP lead, etc.

Qualifications

• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications (Excel, Powerpoint, and Word).
• Skilled in analysis, Finance, Cash Mgmt, and Supply Chain.
• Knowledge of the use of electronic collaboration tools.
• Able to understand Business Law; Aware of International Law; Able to create new or unique T&C's for legal review; working knowledge of intellectual property, indemnification, and liability.
• Proficient in managing and/or leading multi-location/global projects.
• Able to recognize and capitalize on team skills /dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to hold cost-out sessions with suppliers and the plant locations.
• Good understanding of Best Practices within Supply Chain.
• Able to teach a variety of purchasing concepts and procedures.
• Solid understanding of indirect procurement, supplier management, and internal operations.
• Experience supporting new product launches or project-based sourcing is a plus.
• Creative, resourceful, and able to think independently; attentive to detail and highly organized.
• Ability to multi-task and work autonomously with limited supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) for effective collaboration across the organization.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills for evaluating supplier proposals and business cases.
• Good business acumen with the ability to understand industry dynamics, competitive environment, and customer business drivers.
• Ability to establish long-lasting, win-win relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Forward-thinking with strategic planning skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, (other as appropriate)
• 3 to 5 years’ related experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or Indirect Procurement.
• Documented leadership in the Indirect Commodity.
• Experience managing direct reports.