Fortune Brands Innovations · 3 months ago
Lead Global Sourcing Category Manager
1 Horizon Way, Deerfield, ILLINOIS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$93K/yr - $143K/yr
5+ years expFortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes. The Lead Global Sourcing Category Manager will contribute to the success of the organization’s global sourcing strategy, ensuring cost efficiencies and supplier excellence while fostering relationships across the supply chain.
Consumer GoodsSecurity
Responsibilities
Manage global sourcing strategies for assigned categories ensuring alignment with business objectives and global goals
Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and commodity trends to identify opportunities for improvement and competitive advantage
Provide actionable insights to leadership on strategic sourcing initiatives and opportunities for improvement
Think Fast by valuating and managing supplier risks and develop contingency plans to ensure the security of supply
Work it Together by collaborating with functional areas like Master Scheduling, Planning, Manufacturing plants, Distribution Centers and External suppliers to ensure customer expectations are met
Make the Hard Call by monitoring supplier performance, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field or equivalent work experience
Ability to develop, lead, and manage supply chain strategy and supply base for the Wood Products category
5+ years of experience in direct sourcing; preferably in the wood products category
Ability to travel up to 10%
Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex supplier contracts
Proven track record reducing Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Proven ability to scope and create projects to reduce cost, improve productivity, reduce supplier risk, and increase capacity
Collaborative approach to communication and problem-solving
Preferred
Experience applying change management techniques, lean principles and project management tools
Benefits
Comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs
Robust health plans
A market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
Product discounts
Flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy)
Inclusive fertility / adoption benefits
Company
Fortune Brands Innovations
Fortune Brands Innovations is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900M2022-03-28Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2011-10-04IPO
Leadership Team
Todd R. Teter
Senior Vice President and General Manager Global Plumbing Group House of Rohl
Recent News
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