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Q-SYS, our innovative full stack audio, video and control platform, unifies data, devices and a cloud-first architecture, empowering organizations to deliver transformative AV experiences across built spaces. Building on the QSC legacy, QSC Audio delivers audio technology that empowers live entertainers and sound reinforcement professionals with the confidence to create and deliver memorable experiences for their audiences.\nAtrius, Distech Controls and QSC are part of the Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) business segment. Our mission is to make spaces smarter, safer and greener through our strategy of connecting the edge with the cloud using disruptive technologies that leverage data interoperability.\nAcuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.\nWe achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com. #QSYS\nWork location:\nThis position requires on-site presence in Costa Mesa, CA or Boulder, CO following a hybrid work model.\nJob Summary\nThe Director of Strategic Sourcing is a pivotal leadership role responsible for building and sustaining long-term, value-driven relationships with key suppliers and strategic partners. This leader serves as the connective tissue between product development teams, executive management, and the external supplier ecosystem - translating business needs into sourcing strategies that accelerate innovation, reduce risk, and deliver sustained competitive advantage.\nThis role requires a commercially astute executive who can influence at the C-suite level, partner deeply with engineering and development teams, and build a world-class supplier relationship management (SRM) capability. The ideal candidate balances strategic vision with operational rigor, and is equally comfortable in a boardroom negotiation as in a cross-functional product planning session.\nKey Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)\nStrategic Relationship Management\nOwn and cultivate executive-level relationships with Tier 1 and strategic Tier 2 suppliers, acting as the primary ambassador for the company's sourcing interests.\nDevelop and execute a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework that drives supplier performance, innovation partnership, and mutual value creation.\nLead quarterly and annual business reviews with key suppliers, driving accountability against KPIs, SLAs, and joint roadmaps.\nProactively identify and mitigate supplier risks including capacity constraints, geopolitical exposure, financial instability, and single-source dependencies.\nChampion preferred supplier programs, fostering a tiered supplier ecosystem aligned to strategic importance and performance.\nPartnership with Development & Product Teams\nEmbed sourcing strategy within the product development lifecycle - partnering with R&D, engineering, and product management from concept through commercialization.\nFacilitate early supplier involvement (ESI) initiatives to drive design-for-manufacturability, cost optimization, and supply continuity.\nTranslate technology roadmaps and product requirements into actionable sourcing strategies that anticipate capacity and capability needs.\nServe as a trusted advisor to development teams on supplier selection, make-vs-buy decisions, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis.\nCollaborate with technical teams to evaluate supplier capabilities, conduct supplier assessments, and qualify new sources of supply.\nExecutive Engagement & Business Alignment\nPartner with executive leadership to align sourcing strategy with corporate objectives, growth initiatives, and financial targets.\nPresent strategic sourcing plans, supplier performance insights, and risk mitigation strategies to the Board and executive leadership team.\nInfluence enterprise-level decisions related to supply chain investment, M&A diligence, and geographic expansion by providing sourcing intelligence.\nDrive cross-functional alignment on sourcing priorities through executive steering committees and governance forums.\nDefine and communicate a multi-year strategic sourcing vision that positions the company for scalable, resilient growth.\nSourcing Strategy & Value Delivery\nLead the development and execution of category strategies across direct spend, focusing on strategic, high-impact categories.\nDrive measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, and working capital improvements in alignment with annual financial targets.\nNegotiate complex, multi-year agreements with strategic partners including pricing structures, volume commitments, IP protections, and service levels.\nLeverage market intelligence, spend analytics, and supplier benchmarking to continuously optimize the supply base.\nBuild and manage a pipeline of sourcing initiatives with clearly defined value metrics and executive visibility.\nTeam Leadership & Organizational Development\nLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing strategic sourcing team, fostering a culture of curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement.\nDefine team structure, roles, and capability roadmaps to support evolving business needs and organizational scale.\nDrive adoption of sourcing technologies, digital tools, and data analytics to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.\nSkills and Minimum Experience Required\n10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management; 5+ years in a senior leadership role.\nDemonstrated track record of building and managing strategic supplier relationships at an executive level.\nDeep experience collaborating with product development, engineering, or R&D organizations in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.\nProven ability to influence and partner with C-suite and executive stakeholders on strategic sourcing matters.\nStrong commercial acumen including contract negotiation, financial analysis, and total cost modeling.\nExperience developing and operationalizing SRM frameworks, category strategies, and governance structures.\nExceptional communication, executive presence, and cross-functional leadership skills.\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.\nTravel Requirements\n1-20%\nQSC. is owned by Acuity Inc., which is located in the United States. These companies share a global recruitment system on which the data you provide will be stored, and which will be subject to the laws of the United States of America.\nThe range for this position is $142,400.00 to $256,200.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on role. For a list of our benefits, click here.\nWe value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nPlease click here and here for more information.\nAccommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000, select option 4. 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