Senior Global Sourcing Category Manager at Fortune Brands

Deerfield, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Global Sourcing, Supplier Management, Negotiation Skills, Cost Optimization, Risk Management, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Project Management, Manufacturing Experience, Cross-Functional Work, Supplier Contracts, Cost Reduction, Productivity Improvement, Interpersonal Skills, Innovation, Supply Chain Strategy

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here Job Description We are seeking a Senior Global Sourcing Category Manager (Water Flo Devices) 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. We value individuals who can Think Fast by identifying opportunities to innovate, Work it Together by fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, and Make the Hard Call by balancing compassion with decisiveness when it matters most. RESPONSIBLIITIES: Lead the development and execution of global sourcing strategies for assigned categories to deliver cost savings, innovation, and supplier value. Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring performance standards are met and fostering long-term partnerships. Drive negotiations for high-value contracts, focusing on cost optimization, quality, delivery performance, and risk management. Think Fast by identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions, price fluctuations, and geopolitical factors. Work it Together by collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align sourcing strategies with corporate goals. Make the Hard Call by driving cost reduction and efficiency improvements through the identification of new suppliers and innovative sourcing strategies. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, related field or equivalent work experience. 5+ years of experience in direct sourcing and procurement Experience in developing/leading and managing supply chain strategy and supply base. Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex supplier contracts. Ability to travel up to 30% 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 and a passion for sharing knowledge with colleagues. Ability to foster trust and build strong interpersonal connections with leadership teams. Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. Experience working cross functionally especially with Engineers is preferred. 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: $80,000 USD - $130,000 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 (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work. Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential. Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN Equal Employment Opportunity: FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable Accommodations: FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to. To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that FBIN job postings are exclusively hosted on our careers page at www.fbin.com/careers>.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of global sourcing strategies for assigned categories to deliver cost savings and supplier value. Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers while driving negotiations for high-value contracts.