Current™ (formerly GE Current, a Daintree Company) has unveiled a new brand identity following the historic acquisition of Hubbell’s Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Lighting business. The enterprise brand unites the companies under a single identity with one purpose: To deliver the innovation customers require, with solutions that create inspiring, efficient and safe environments. Current products dramatically improve lighting quality, reduce energy demand, and have become synonymous with reimagined physical spaces. The history of the company demonstrates decades of trusted quality and reliability. Current's portfolio includes 35 industry-leading product brands each offering a unique value proposition. Primary office locations are Cleveland, OH and Greenville, SC, with centers of expertise locations in Austin, TX, Rolling Meadows, IL and Quebec, Canada. Manufacturing operations reside in Hendersonville, NC, Pittsburgh, PA, Plympton, MA, Christiansburg, VA, Acuna, MX and Tijuana, MX.

The Sourcing Projects Leader manages supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, onboarding and order-to-pay processes for assigned sourcing projects and programs in indirect materials & services spend categories like IT, MRO, marketing, HR, facilities, travel, etc. This role can be based in Cleveland (OH), Greenville (SC), or Hendersonville (NC).

In this role you will use your experience and expertise to solve problems, drive processes and develop and execute objectives for self and others. Tasks include:

• specifying requirements for a material or service,
• charting the supply base for those materials or services,
• issuing requests for information, proposals, or quotations (RFx) to suppliers,
• evaluating supplier proposals and leading the supplier selection process,
• negotiating terms, conditions, and contracts with suppliers,
• implementing and executing agreements,
• managing supplier onboarding and order-to-pay processes,
• maintaining supplier relations, and developing sourcing strategies.

Cross functional internal communication and collaboration are critical. You will work with departments requiring materials and services (HR, marketing, finance, technology, etc.), and with those supporting sourcing processes (e.g., order desk, shipping & receiving, accounts payable, legal).

Results are measured through timely service to the organization, continuous improvement, risk mitigation, negotiated savings and cost avoidance.

A successful candidate must be able to work independently within a remote team, navigate a global organization with diverse cultures, manage multiple projects concurrently, deal with organizational pressures and ambiguity, set priorities and schedules, and offer attention to detail.

The candidate must be trusted to operate ethically and with integrity when conducting business with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Additional requirements include:

• bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college,
• strong oral and written communication skills,
• demonstrated experience in negotiating, reviewing contracts, and proven quantitative, analytical, strategic skills.

Desired characteristics

• master’s degree from an accredited university or college,
• 3+ years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, or business-to-business sales & marketing, and
• 3+ years of experience with SAP, Microsoft Office, and other workflow and collaboration software.

Compensation

The position has a compensation package inclusive of base, bonus (if eligible), benefits, 401k contribution, time off, recognition awards and more. This salary range is 83,00-110,000.

Benefits and Perks

The Highlights:

All around competitive culture where together we strive to:

• Approach each day with a tenacious curiosity
• Communicate openly and honestly- internally and externally
• Work hard, take risks, fail fast…learn and move on
• Embrace diversity and welcome opposing thoughts
• Empower and develop each other
• We have an open and inclusive culture where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:
  • Quarterly company all employee meetings
  • Management and Leadership development
  • Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure
  • Access to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning
  • Regular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth

Our more standard benefits

• Full-time exempt roles have a Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work
• Paid Company Holidays
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
• Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations

Current is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. Learn more at CurrentLighting.com