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With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologiesbuildinnovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through ourRiSEtalent development framework, we Reach,Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.We’rea global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions thatimpactthe world.

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. We are opening a new campus facility that will have two of our businesses (Marley and Ingenia Technologies) evolving and growing together at SPX's very first campus.

As the material manager on this campus, you will be responsible to oversee the procurement, storage, and distribution of materials, ensuring efficient inventory management and supplier relationships to support production for the Ingenia portion of the organization. This position is tactical in nature and involves tasks like inventory management, procurement, supplier relations and logistics coordination. Key to this role will be to learn in a fast past environment.

Reporting into the Ingenia Plant Manager and Site Leader, this position is also responsible for training operations staff, signing purchase orders and tracking the flow of inventory through the company’s supply chain

While each day brings new opportunities to SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

1.Inventory management :

• Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure that materials are available when needed while avoiding excess stock that could lead to waste.
• Approximate value of inventory under management will be $30M.

2.Procurement :

• Procure materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for production
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to acquire materials at optimal costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Plan inventory levels and manage stock levels to ensure materials are available when needed
• Approximate value of annual purchase is $100M.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, addressing any issues that arise and ensuring timely delivery of materials.

4.Logistics Coordination :

• Oversee the logistics of incoming and outgoing materials, ensuring alignment with production schedules and operational needs.
• Manage the receipt, storage, and distribution of materials in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• This position supports both onsite businesses by managing the shipping and receiving staff.

5.Compliance :

• Ensure all material management activities comply with industry standards and regulations, including environmental laws.

6.Team management :

• Lead and develop the materials management team, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and innovation.

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational abilities
• Proficiency in inventory management systems
• The use of ERP systems (preferably Epicor) to help drive performance.
• Experience in greenfield or brownfield start-ups.

• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Travel will be required at times

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor oryou leada large team, each of us leads at SPX.

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educationalassistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We valuedifferent backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $2.2billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

At SPX, what’s in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognizethat only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace.We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, national origin,gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.