Procurement Excellence Manager

Chromalox•Pittsburgh, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Procurement Excellence Manager Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies. At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world’s most challenging industrial heating applications. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry. We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs. Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world! The Role: The Procurement Excellence Manager is responsible for leading the development and execution of procurement capabilities, processes, and transformation initiatives across the global supply management organization. This role is a critical enabler of procurement maturity and is expected to drive meaningful, sustainable change within the procurement function and across the broader ETS business. Reporting into Procurement leadership, the Procurement Excellence Manager will serve as a flexible transformation leader, partnering across procurement, supply chain, planning, operations, finance, engineering, quality, sustainability, and site leadership to identify improvement opportunities, build scalable processes, increase performance visibility, strengthen controls, and support more disciplined business decision-making. This role oversees key areas including process optimization, data and analytics, governance and policy, and supplier sustainability & development. The position acts as a central enabler to Category Management, Sourcing, and Planning teams, ensuring the organization operates with consistency, transparency, and discipline while advancing toward a more strategic, data-driven, and value-focused procurement model. Success will depend on the ability to define problems, build alignment, develop practical solutions, and drive adoption across a decentralized, global organization. Key Performance Indicators for the role include procurement savings tracking accuracy and reporting visibility, process adoption and compliance to procurement standards, audit outcomes and closure of corrective actions, supplier sustainability and compliance performance, data quality and analytics utilization, delivery of transformation initiatives, and measurable improvements in procurement process maturity. This role must be on-site in one of these locations: Cary, IL / Ogden, Utah / Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania / Cheltenham, UK.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
5-7+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional improvement initiatives from problem definition through implementation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into practical business insights
Experience developing processes, governance models, dashboards, reporting, or performance management frameworks
Ability to influence and drive change across a decentralized, global, matrixed organization
Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information for different audiences
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, prioritize competing needs, and adapt as business priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience in procurement transformation, process improvement, or governance roles
Experience with procurement systems and analytics tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, Power BI)
Experience using, or strong interest in learning, AI-enabled tools to improve procurement processes, analytics, reporting, automation, and decision support
Exposure to supplier sustainability, ESG programs, or compliance frameworks
Experience supporting audits or working within controlled environments
Lean / Six Sigma or continuous improvement certification or experience

Responsibilities

Define and lead the Procurement Excellence roadmap aligned to business objectives and organizational maturity goals
Establish standardized processes, tools, and ways of working across global procurement
Identify capability gaps and implement solutions to improve efficiency, effectiveness, scalability, and decision quality
Partner with procurement leadership to prioritize transformation initiatives and build the foundational capabilities needed for a more strategic procurement organization
Support the development of procurement skills, tools, and governance models that enable category management, sourcing, supplier management, and planning effectiveness
Lead high-priority procurement transformation projects that improve cost management, supplier performance, process discipline, compliance, and business visibility
Partner across supply chain, planning, operations, finance, engineering, quality, and sustainability to identify opportunities for process improvement and value creation
Translate complex business problems into structured workplans, clear deliverables, and actionable improvement roadmaps
Drive cross-functional alignment and change adoption across global sites and business functions
Support broader ETS improvement initiatives where procurement process, supplier performance, data, or governance are key enablers
Establish and manage procurement KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks
Partner with Finance and Procurement teams to ensure accurate tracking of savings, cost avoidance, and performance metrics
Develop data-driven insights to support decision making and identify improvement opportunities
Support implementation and optimization of analytics tools (e.g., AI, Power BI, procurement systems)
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, eliminate inefficiencies, reduce process variation, and increase service level to our stakeholders
Drive adoption of best practices across regions and sites
Define and maintain procurement policies, standards, and governance frameworks
Establish clear expectations for procurement process compliance, documentation, approvals, and decision rights
Partner with Category Management, Sourcing, Finance, Legal, and site teams to improve adherence to procurement policies and controls
Monitor compliance and support corrective actions where process gaps or control weaknesses are identified
Oversee supplier sustainability, ESG, and development programs across the supply base
Ensure alignment with corporate sustainability goals and regulatory requirements
Manage direct reports, including Supplier Sustainability and Development Analyst
Support the development of supplier assessment, onboarding, performance, and development processes
Partner with Category Management, Planning, Operations, Finance, Quality, and Sustainability teams to drive procurement maturity and business improvement
Drive change management and adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working
Act as a key interface between procurement and enterprise functions to ensure alignment, transparency, and execution discipline