We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.
We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.
Job Summary
Supports Sourcing and Purchasing organizations by providing data analysis, systems support, reporting, queries, supply chain integration support and material productivity improvement project support. Responsible for utilizing Excel and SQL-based tools to analyze historical sourcing and spend information against forecasted usage and present using various reporting platforms/tools (PowerPoint, PowerBI, other Source-to-Pay programs). Will facilitate and support category management teams with material productivity improvement activities (Identify cost reduction opportunities, RFP, Payment Terms improvement, Supply Base Consolidation, Project Tracking, etc.) using 3rd party tools, systems, and interface mechanisms.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Supporting material productivity improvement efforts by:
Conducting advanced spend analysis and publish to internal and external process partners.
Engaging with sourcing leadership to quantity, capture, prioritize, and track opportunities.
Facilitating RFQ/RFP events
Presenting post-event analysis and results
Managing administrative information and data related to:
Monthly departmental presentations
Category management relationships
Approved supplier and manufacturers
Supplier attribute reporting and update
Support various sourcing or procurement related projects as directed.
Education (minimum education required)
Bachelor of Business Administration
Skills and Minimum Experience Required
3 to 5 years within a sourcing, purchasing or supply-chain support organization, plus the education listed below
Ability to manage multiple projects and interact with internal and external stakeholders/matrix partners.
Proficient in MS Excel (Experience with MS Access, PowerBI, or other query/reporting systems is a plus)
Proficient in MS Office Suite tools (PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Word)
Procurement experience with different commodities is a plus.
Knowledge of ERP/Source-to-Pay (Planning, Sourcing or Purchasing) environments a plus.
We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The range for this position is $59,700.00 to $134,100.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location.