Specialist - IT Procurement

Company Profile

Lennox International (LII) is a leading global provider of innovative climate control solutions for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) markets.Beginning over a century ago, Lennox International has built a strong heritage of Innovation and Responsibility. Our position as an innovation leader continually inspires us to promote more efficient energy use and a healthier environment through our product operations. Our engaged and diverse workforce is committed to providing climate control solutions that provide the most value and comfort for our customers. We are proud to have instilled a shared sense of responsibility and commitment among our approximately 10,000 employees located throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced IT Hardware Procurement Specialist with 7–11 years of procurement expertise to manage end-to-end sourcing, vendor management, and procurement operations. This role will support US business stakeholders, ensuring cost optimization, service quality, and operational efficiency through effective utilization of tools such as ServiceNow and Ariba.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end IT hardware procurement lifecycle, including RFQ preparation, sourcing, vendor negotiations, and purchase order management.
• Build and maintain strategic vendor relationships to drive cost efficiency, ensure quality delivery, and meet SLA commitments.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives and improve total cost of ownership (TCO) through benchmarking, negotiation strategies, and supplier consolidation.
• Establish and monitor vendor performance metrics, including periodic reviews and continuous improvement plans.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity within procurement systems to support compliance, audits, and reporting requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for US stakeholders, ensuring alignment on procurement needs and timely delivery of services.

Develop and maintain procurement dashboards and reports, including spend analysis, vendor performance, and procurement cycle time metrics

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT hardware procurement (7–11 years)
• Hands-on experience with ServiceNow and Ariba
• Strong analytical, reporting, and dashboarding capabilities
• Effective stakeholder management, with US-facing experience preferred
• Expertise in vendor negotiation and contract management
• Strong problem-solving and logical thinking abilities
• Knowledge of quality frameworks and process improvement methodologies

High level of accountability, ownership, and attention to detail