Director, Indirect Sourcing and Finance

Company Overview

WHO WE ARE:

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.

Job Description

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

The Director of Indirect Sourcing and Finance is a dual-purpose senior leadership role that combines expertise in indirect sourcing with financial planning and analysis (FP&A). Reporting directly to the Vice President of Worldwide Sourcing, this position is responsible for leading a team of indirect sourcing managers to optimize spend in categories such as marketing, travel, human resources, IT, and facilities. Simultaneously, the Director will serve as the finance leader for the Worldwide Sourcing group, overseeing financial forecasting, commodity risk assessments, and collaboration with Segment and business unit finance teams. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to deliver measurable results in both sourcing and financial domains.

Indirect Sourcing Leadership:

•  Lead, mentor, and develop a team of indirect sourcing managers to achieve best-in-class procurement outcomes.
•  Drive strategic initiatives to optimize indirect spend categories, including marketing, travel, human resources, IT, facilities, and other non-production expenditures.
•  Negotiate contracts and build supplier relationships to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and value delivery.
•  Implement processes and tools to enhance visibility, control, and savings across indirect spend globally.
•  Partner with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.

· Partner with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.

Finance Leadership:

•  Serve as the financial leader for the Worldwide Sourcing organization, providing insights and guidance to support decision-making.
•  Develop and maintain accurate financial forecasts, budgets, and long-term plans for the Sourcing group.
•  Conduct commodity risk assessments, identifying potential financial exposures and recommending mitigation strategies.
•  Collaborate with Segment and business unit finance leaders to ensure alignment on financial goals, reporting, and performance metrics.
•  Deliver actionable analysis to senior leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities within the Sourcing function.

Strategic Leadership:

•  Act as a key member of the Worldwide Sourcing leadership team, contributing to the overall strategy and vision.
•  Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.
•  Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and economic factors to inform sourcing and financial strategies.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10 years of progressive experience in indirect sourcing/procurement and financial planning & analysis, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of driving cost savings and value creation in indirect spend categories (e.g., marketing, travel, HR, IT, facilities).
• Strong financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, and risk analysis; commodity risk management experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire high-performing teams in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution company is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in procurement and financial tools/systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Power BI, or similar).

WE VALUE DIVERSITY 

Here at Lennox we believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to build workplaces that reflect the communities where we live and work, support the growth and development of each team member as they strive to reach their full potential, and empower them to be their authentic selves.  Lennox is an equal opportunity employer.  

WHAT DRIVES SUCCESS:

Having the right qualifications is only a part of what it takes to be a successful employee. At Lennox we believe in following a set of behaviors and competencies to achieve your full potential. In this position, it is vital that you embody these core competencies:  

• Situational Adaptability: You flex your approach and demeanor to suit various scenarios. You successfully shift gears as new developments and competing priorities arise – balancing routine tasks, urgent action items, and long-term projects is second nature for you.
• Decision Quality: You make thoughtful and timely decisions with the best interest of the organization in mind, prioritizing and organizing key deliverables and ensuring stakeholder buy-in.
• Drives Results: You show pride in “getting the job done” with a bias for action, going above and beyond to ensure your responsibilities have been met. During high-pressure moments, you work diligently to meet deadlines and show value in your work.

WHAT WE OFFER: 

Benefits:

Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance. Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 10 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture:At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization.  They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!

Disclaimers:

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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