Acuity Inc.

Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for professional services categories to drive cost savings and risk mitigation. | Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in indirect sourcing with expertise in professional services and HR categories. | Acuity 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. We 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. Work location: This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities. Job Summary The Professional Services Sourcing Manager for the Indirect Sourcing organization will be expected to collaborate with key business stakeholders from other business functions to develop strategies and deliver sustainable value to the organization. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with their internal business units and drive enterprise-wide sourcing, category management, contract negotiation and delivery of technology to the related spend categories. This position will represent Sourcing as the subject matter expert and provide strategic guidance within the Professional Services categories; manage and execute appropriate sourcing processes and procedures. This role provides leadership and direction in support of the company’s Professional Services, including but not limited to consulting services, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, legal, finance, HR.Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions) Experience in leading contractual negotiations Professional Services, including consulting services, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, legal, finance, HR.  Lead development and implementation and governance of Global Sourcing strategies for major categories (considering process partner roadmaps) aimed at successful and controlled execution, net cost savings, free cash flow, and risk mitigation. Build common purpose with key business functional leaders to create a collaborative approach to supplier relationship management. Ensure we address robust execution plans, business requirements and cost performance. Deep understanding of supply, demand and strategic levers that would support the Professional Services roadmap. Establish global spend visibility to clearly define category spend baselines, current suppliers, and track go-forward impact. Sourcing strategies should include volume aggregation, competitive bidding, low-cost country sourcing, should-cost models, strategic supplier designations at a sub-category level, SLA, KPIs, financial tracking, and identification of new suppliers. Achieve early wins to build organizational confidence and momentum. Engage with the business functions to identify sourcing opportunities, drive RFP process and competitive bidding. Ensure that essential supplier agreements are in place. Develop a clear channel of calendar, cadence, content for communication, alignment, and coordination between functional counterparts in the business units across all levels of the enterprise. Skills and Minimum Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, or related business field. APICS/NAPM, CPIM or CPM certification or equivalent preferred. Demonstrated results in Indirect Sourcing spaces, specifically Professional Services, compensation & benefits, and HR. Experience with  procurement technology platforms (source-to pay) and e-procurement software. Deep understanding of levers to identify and unlock opportunities. Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Sourcing Manager in Indirect Sourcing. Considered as subject matter expert in Professional Services and HR categories. Experienced with multi-step strategic sourcing processes in a range of categories is a plus. Skilled in negotiations, collaboration, communication, strategy, change management. Experience with complex leveraged agreements, multi-year contracts, and SOWs. Highly results-oriented and focused on business priorities with a successful record of accomplishments. Excellent supplier relationship management skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments concurrently, including ability to assess and manage priorities. Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Must be able to build rapport with Operations and cross-functional colleagues and be able to foster collaborative relationships. Capable of operating with ambiguity, ability to influence internal stakeholders, and vendor relationships. Strong knowledge of the business and long-term strategic goals. Strong customer service skills are required.    Travel Requirements 0-25% We 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. Please click here and here for more information. Accommodation 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 an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000, select option 4.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.  Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search. E-Verify Participation Poster e-verify.gov eeoc.gov

Participate in a two-year rotational leadership program across Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience functional areas to develop business acumen and leadership skills. | Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field, less than 2 years related experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and availability to travel up to 20%. | Acuity 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. We 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. Program Summary & Location At Acuity, the Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience (CX) Leadership Program is a two-year rotational experience that develops high-potential early career talent into impactful professionals through hands-on experience. LPs rotate to a different functional area every six months to build business acumen and skill proficiency. Upon graduation from the Leadership Program, participants understand how they fit into the larger company strategy and have the necessary skills to develop into a future leader at Acuity Brands. This position starts employment on January 12, 2026, works remotely from the United States, and travels based on business needs. LPs also participate in personal growth activities to enhance business acumen, including: • Specialized onboarding for all participants to ensure integration into the organization and program • One-on-one mentorship from a Sales, Marketing, and CX leader for the duration of the program (and beyond) • Social and networking events to forge connections with peers and leaders across the business • Frequent opportunities to collaborate with program peers to learn about various business processes and initiatives • Leadership report-out meetings to share rotational learnings and performance reviews to identify strengths and areas for growth Primary Responsibilities Include While business needs determine specific projects, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience (CX) LPs rotate within functional areas, combining individual interests with current company objectives to work on projects alongside experienced colleagues and explore areas including: • Foundational experiences to ensure a well-rounded understanding of critical subjects. • Structured training to develop essential knowledge • Intentional connectivity outlets to drive relationships, increase exposure, and invest in inclusivity Some of the potential rotations available to Sales, Marketing, CX LPs include, but are not limited to: • Brand and Product Marketing • Channel Marketing • CX Order, Technical, & Warranty Support • CX Project Management • Regional Field Sales • Sales Channel Effectiveness Skills and Minimum Experience Required • A Bachelor's in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field is required • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required • Demonstrated problem-solving and time-management skills are required • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required • Availability to travel based on business needs (up to 20%) is required • Leadership experience influencing change, people, and processes is highly preferred • Team-oriented with a drive to take the initiative is highly preferred • Less than two years of related work experience is highly preferred The range for this position is $55,300.00 to $99,500.00. 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 the role. For a list of our benefits, click here. We 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.  Please click here and here for more information.   Accommodation 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 an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.    Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.   Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search. E-Verify Participation Poster e-verify.gov eeoc.gov

Participants in the Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience Leadership Program rotate through different functional areas every six months to build business acumen and skill proficiency. They work on projects alongside experienced colleagues and explore various areas within the company. | A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field is required, along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Candidates should have less than two years of related work experience and be team-oriented with a drive to take initiative. | Acuity 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.  We 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.  Program Summary & Location At Acuity, the Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience (CX) Leadership Program is a two-year rotational experience that develops high-potential early career talent into impactful professionals through hands-on experience. LPs rotate to a different functional area every six months to build business acumen and skill proficiency. Upon graduation from the Leadership Program, participants understand how they fit into the larger company strategy and have the necessary skills to develop into a future leader at Acuity Brands. This position starts employment on January 12, 2026, works remotely from the United States, and travels based on business needs. LPs also participate in personal growth activities to enhance business acumen, including: Specialized onboarding for all participants to ensure integration into the organization and program One-on-one mentorship from a Sales, Marketing, and CX leader for the duration of the program (and beyond) Social and networking events to forge connections with peers and leaders across the business Frequent opportunities to collaborate with program peers to learn about various business processes and initiatives Leadership report-out meetings to share rotational learnings and performance reviews to identify strengths and areas for growth Primary Responsibilities Include While business needs determine specific projects, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience (CX) LPs rotate within functional areas, combining individual interests with current company objectives to work on projects alongside experienced colleagues and explore areas including:  Foundational experiences to ensure a well-rounded understanding of critical subjects. Structured training to develop essential knowledge Intentional connectivity outlets to drive relationships, increase exposure, and invest in inclusivity   Some of the potential rotations available to Sales, Marketing, CX LPs include, but are not limited to: Brand and Product Marketing Channel Marketing CX Order, Technical, & Warranty Support CX Project Management Regional Field Sales Sales Channel Effectiveness Skills and Minimum Experience Required A Bachelor's in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field is required  Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required Demonstrated problem-solving and time-management skills are required Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required Availability to travel based on business needs (up to 20%) is required Leadership experience influencing change, people, and processes is highly preferred Team-oriented with a drive to take the initiative is highly preferred Less than two years of related work experience is highly preferred The range for this position is $55,300.00 to $99,500.00. 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 the role. For a list of our benefits, click here.   We 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.     Please click here and here for more information.      Accommodation 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 an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.      Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.       Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.        E-Verify Participation Poster e-verify.gov eeoc.gov