Manager Global Sourcing

Job Description

We are seeking a Manager, Global Sourcing – Plastics, Chemicals & Coatings -  to join our team in a highly collaborative and supportive environment. This role contributes to the success of the organization’s global sourcing strategy, ensuring the achievement of cost efficiencies, supplier excellence, and the long-term sustainability of the supply chain.

Each role is a vital part of our supply chain community, with a focus on building trust, nurturing relationships, and fostering teamwork across the organization. As you grow within the role, you will have more opportunities to mentor, support, and guide others, ensuring accounting strategies align with our shared vision for success.

RESPONSIBLIITIES:

• Working as a Global Team: Ability to work as part of a virtual global team to collaborate across geographic and organizational boundaries to deliver better business results and share best practices across a global team
• Lead the development and execution of global sourcing strategies for assigned categories (plastic extrusions, injection molds, chemicals, and coatings) to deliver cost savings, innovation, and supplier value.
• Lead a team of two category managers: One for injection molded & extruded plastics and the other for chemicals and coatings
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring performance standards are met and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of building products industry including best practices and technology trends.
• Exhibits subject matter expertise regarding commercial and technology trends, to advise internal users on current and future market capabilities.
• Drive negotiations for supplier agreements, with a focus on cost optimization, quality, service, and risk management.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions, price fluctuations, and geopolitical factors.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align sourcing strategies with corporate goals.
• Drive cost reduction and efficiency improvements through the identification of new suppliers and innovative sourcing strategies.

Qualifications

• Desired incumbent has proven record of leading a team of 2 or more associates in a global strategic sourcing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Operations, Operations Management, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (minimum 8 years) in a highly volatile global strategic sourcing environment, preferably in large multi-national companies supporting multiple manufacturing sites
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals
• Strong overall knowledge of the Supply Chain, including sourcing and procurement, demand/supply planning, inventory deployment, and logistics and fulfillment.
• Deep understanding of relevant manufacturing processes, especially in areas of contract manufacturing.
• Experience conducting business in foreign countries.
• Demonstrated success in developing/starting new, international supply chains.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and experience managing complex supplier contracts.
• The ability to manage a multi-functional supply base focused on the use of their capabilities to leverage scale through the most efficient processes, quality management systems and continuous improvements.
• Passion for mentorship and sharing knowledge with colleagues

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $90,000 USD - $143,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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