Category (Strategic Sourcing) Manager - Indirect Spend

Building the people that build the world. CUES is part of the SPX Detection and Measurement platform. It is the world’s leading developer of water, wastewater, and storm water inspection equipment. With CCTV cameras, pre-built vehicles, and software for pipeline inspection and rehabilitation, we improve the safety and reliability of our water infrastructure systems. With separate platforms in Detection and Measurement markets as well as HVAC markets, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. How you will make an Impact (Job Summary) The Strategic Sourcing Manager for Indirect Spend is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across key indirect categories, to ensure reliable supply, optimal total cost of ownership, and alignment with business objectives. The role establishes and governs formal supplier contracts and commercial agreements that define pricing, service levels, performance expectations, and risk mitigation mechanisms. It leads cross-functional initiatives to standardize specifications, leverage spend, and drive continuous improvement with suppliers, while managing strategic capital equipment investments as a critical subset of the overall indirect portfolio. What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities) While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be: Develop and own category strategies for indirect spend areas including IT, temporary labor, travel, and business services with an emphasis on IT technology related spend categories including software, hardware, cybersecurity, managed services and IT consulting in support of multi-year roadmaps and savings pipelines. Lead RFx events, perform total cost and value analysis, recommend supplier awards, and drive contract negotiations. Partner with IT, Legal, Finance, Cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to ensure contracts meet operational, compliance, security, and commercial requirements and align with project timelines and budgets. Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives. Identify and deliver cost savings, standardization and process improvements while maintaining quality, service and risk management expectations. Establish relationships with functional and divisional peers and leaders to ensure sourcing strategies align with our business goals and objectives. Proven track record in driving productivity and value-add through negotiations and supplier management. Utilize formal sourcing processes for category strategy, sourcing events, supplier selection, qualification, contracting and ongoing management. Identify and deliver savings, process improvements, and value-creation opportunities across the technology portfolio. Manage strategic supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement in cost, service, innovation, and risk management. Monitor market trends, licensing models, and emerging technologies to support informed sourcing decisions. What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education) We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has: Required Experience 5 to 8+ years’ relevant work experience in global manufacturing companies with increasing responsibilities in a multi-site, multi-product, company. International experience is strongly preferred. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience in sourcing indirect categories and IT and related services in a manufacturing environment. Proven track record leading complex negotiations, multi-stakeholder projects, and cross-functional sourcing initiatives acros…

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