Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing

TK Elevator Corporation - Atlanta, Georgia, United States

What we expect

The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!

TK Elevator is currently seeking a Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing in Atlanta, GA.

This role supports the transformation of the US Field tactical purchasing

process to a strategy centric purchasing process and will initially manage team of five (5) direct reports. This position is also responsible for strategy development and execution, conducting strategic sourcing events and negotiating acceptable terms and conditions with Suppliers according to TK Elevator’s approved processes and to mitigate risk.

This role will collaborate and partner with the Strategic sourcing team & Centre of

Excellence teams inside PSM to utilize all supplier sourcing agreements via our

procurement technology platform. Specific direction from the Strategic Sourcing Team will be leveraged to maximize ROI on shared categories of spend.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for leveraging TKE’s spend (approximately $300 million) and leading

strategic sourcing events for purchases related to US Field, modernization (MOD), service repair/maintenance and new equipment (NI) to maximize savings opportunities.

Manages a team of sourcing professionals to prioritize, plan, negotiate and execute strategic sourcing events via eRFX/eAuctions etc according to TK Elevator’s Processes to achieve savings targets.

Identifies and leads cross-functional and continuous improvement activities.

Monitors supplier Key Performance Indicators including on Safety, Quality, Cost and OTIF to mitigate business risk.

Consolidate and analyze data, draw conclusions, and communicate recommended solutions to drive business performance.

Drive spend compliance into established supply chain strategies.

Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing, Field Leadership, and various operational

departments to advance the company's initiatives to meet company goals.

Implement a structured approach to tail spend management.

Develop relationships with key internal TKE business decision makers to support the creation of a world class procurement experience.

Develop new strategies to streamline processes and reduce cost.

Data gathering, analysis and report preparation as required.

Provides specialized purchasing expertise to support functions.

Support the supplier development activities as required.

Daily purchasing and material expediting, as required.

Compliance with the company's business conduct guidelines

Who we are looking for

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields

Masters /MBA: Preferred

Institute for Supply Management (ISM) CPSM, CIPS or Six Sigma Black Belt: Preferred

10+ years of sourcing and supplier relations experience

8+ years leading Procurement teams at a Managerial level.

5+ years in the OEM elevator industry or similar business

Proficient in Microsoft Office; Oracle; Advanced Excel abilities (pivot tables, VLookup, macros, charting/graphing)

Experience with ERP systems, Spend Data Analytics & Reporting, eSourcing, inclusive of eAuctions and contract management systems.

Demonstrated understanding of purchasing policies, procedures, practices, and the value and use of procure-to-pay (P2P) digital platforms.

Skilled at change management; well-honed “radar†for stakeholder management

Exceptional persuasion and interpersonal skills in order to interact with

suppliers, business leaders and all other internal stakeholders.

Excellent communication skills written, verbal and presentation skills;

comfortable and credible with both internal stakeholders and external audiences.

Demonstrated negotiation skills including an understanding supplier contract

management.

Excellent managerial and organizational skills

High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency to deliver

results.

What we offer

The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type and years of experience within the industry, education, office location, etc.

Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, supplemental medical plans, basic life insurance, AD&D, short term and long term disability, optional life and AD&D, optional spouse and dependent life insurance, dependent life insurance, flexible spend account, health savings account, identity theft monitoring, pet insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program, and tuition reimbursement. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Relocation assistance offered for candidates relocating more than 50 miles for this position.

Employees will receive 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year. Employees will enjoy 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year and 5 paid days of sick leave. Up to six weeks of paid parental leave will be available for use after successful completion of 90-days of full-time employment. Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents.

This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.

Additional information

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator.com or call 1-844-427-5461.

Contact

For any additional questions or job specific requests, please use the contact

below and include the Job Requisition Number as a reference.

Elevatorjobs.AMS@tkelevator.com

Job details

Posting date: 2025/07/24

Experience level: Executive

Contract limitation: Permanent, Full Time

Work Modality: Hybrid

Job family: Production and Manufacturing

Industry: Engineering & urban mobility

Job number: US_901745_ET_TKELECP12370

Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Benefits

Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Collegiality is of huge importance - we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness.

Individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Wer wir sind

Mit Kunden in über 100 Ländern, die von mehr als 50.000 Mitarbeitenden betreut werden, erzielte TK Elevator im Geschäftsjahr 2022/2023 einen Umsatz von ca. 9,3 Mrd. €. Wir gewährleisten rund um den Globus ein hohes Maß an Kundenservice durch unser umfangreiches Netzwerk mit weltweit rund 1.000 Standorten. TK Elevator hat sich in den letzten Jahrzehnten als eines der führenden Aufzugsunternehmen der Welt etabliert und ist nach Abspaltung vom thyssenkrupp Konzern im August 2020 eigenständig. Den wichtigsten Geschäftsbereich des Unternehmens bildet das durch rund 25.000 Techniker repräsentierte Servicegeschäft. Das Produktportfolio reicht von standardisierten Aufzügen für kleinere Wohngebäude bis hin zu individuell angepassten Lösungen für Wolkenkratzer. Darüber hinaus bieten wir Fahrtreppen, Fahrsteige, Fluggastbrücken sowie Treppen- und Plattformlifte an. Integrierte Cloud-basierte Lösungen, wie beispielsweise unsere MAX Plattform, erweitern unser Dienstleistungsportfolio. Mit diesen digitalen Angeboten sind der urbanen Mobilität keine Grenzen mehr gesetzt. TKE - move beyond.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Bei TK Elevator verstehen, respektieren und schätzen wir, dass jeder Mensch anders ist. Wir achten jeden als Individuum. Wir sind davon überzeugt, dass wir eine Kultur der Chancengleichheit, des gegenseitigen Vertrauens und des Respekts fördern, wenn unsere Mitarbeiter ihr authentisches Selbst zur Arbeit mitbringen und wir sie als solche anerkennen. Bei TK Elevator wollen wir uns die Vielfalt zu eigen machen und heißen jeden willkommen - unabhängig von ethnischer Zugehörigkeit, Nationalität, Geschlecht oder Geschlechtsausdruck, Alter, sozialer Herkunft, Religion oder Weltanschauung, sexueller Orientierung, Behinderung, Familienstand oder anderen gesetzlich geschützten Eigenschaften oder Status.