Job Description

As the Global Sourcing Category Manager you will be working with our suppliers and managing approximately $15M in spend, negotiating and managing supplier contracts, and furthering our mission of a Home for All.

This role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, reporting into the Deerfield, IL office. 

RESPONSIBLIITIES:

• Manage an annual turnover in spend, create and implement category strategies supported by a strong understanding of Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN) strategies, FBIN’s competition, and the industry.
• Meet or exceed goals of the annual cost savings program. Scope and create projects for productivity enhancement, risk mitigation, capability/capacity enhancement. Collaborate with Analytics team to develop category savings approach utilizing the Strategic Sourcing model.
• Assist in developing, leading and manage category/supply chain strategy and supply base for FBIN. Ensure coordination with FBIN Platforms and Innovation teams on key project and product development.
• Lead projects to resource, award components to support sourcing strategies while ensuring all project milestone tasks are completed on-time.
• Ensure suppliers comply with FBIN’s code-of-conduct program (e.g., Global Citizenship, Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve strategic initiatives by improving supplier performance through the utilization of FBIN’s supplier scorecard and the development of continuous improvement action plans as required.
• Support the sustainability of FBIN’s Risk Management program—understand supplier capabilities, financial health, operational performance and impact to WINN business.
• Provide the voice of the supply base to FBIN while being the voice of FBIN to the supply base.
• Lead RFQ, Supplier selection, negotiation and award execution through the stages of PPAP, FAIR and Production sample run.
• Collaborate with functional areas like Master Scheduling, Planning, Manufacturing plants, Distribution Centers and External suppliers to ensure customer expectations are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a supply chain function 
• Prior project management experience leading a cross-functional team to achieve a desired goal
• General knowledge and understanding of commercial fastener industry
• Analytical, negotiating and relationship skills
• Working knowledge of ERP, Microsoft Office Suites
• Strategic thinking: ability to be forward-looking, see the possibilities and set a long-term SMART goals
• Must be able to travel up to up to 20% of the time (domestically and internationally) for supplier visits, business audits, and overall category education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Supplier Qualification development and processes