Indirect Sourcing Manager

Company Description

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams. Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency. We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work. Learn more about our culture here.

Job Description

Due to our recent acquisitions, we are adding an Indirect Sourcing Manager, MRO, Capital Equipment, and Facility to the indirect sourcing team here at Fortune Brands!

As the Indirect Sourcing Manager, MRO, Capital Equipment, and Facility, you will guide the strategic sourcing activities for the assigned categories within MRO, Capital Equipment, and Facility.

You will work closely with global supply chain leaders across all of Fortune Brands to develop & implement sourcing strategies that would effectively reduce the total cost of ownership of category spend, leveraging world-class negotiation skills, tools, and processes. You will guide the transformations in collaboration with Finance & our stakeholders of all impacted organizational functions.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years’ experience in indirect sourcing and procurement in MRO, Capital Equipment, and Facility across multiple sites and regions with a strong focus on driving savings and developing strong strategy.

This role is hybrid-based in the Chicago, IL, Milwaukee, WI, Toledo, OH, OR Cleveland, OH area and we are targeting a base salary of $115-130K base with a bonus opportunity.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and execute effective sourcing and demand management strategies to reduce our Total Cost of Ownership of Capital Equipment/MRO/Facility spend.
• Partner with key stakeholders and senior leadership to understand strategic direction, business objectives, supply requirements, and priorities.
• Manage and own the categories assigned and be accountable to delivered savings YOY.
• Build and manage project pipeline of assigned categories through category expertise, stakeholder collaboration, and buy-in.
• Overall responsibility for developing, communicating, and implementing procurement strategies.
• Drive compliance.
• Achieve stakeholders’ business requirements leveraging best practices to effectively deliver value - cost reductions/avoidance, risk mitigation, process improvements, supplier consolidation, etc.
• Develop and maintain category management expertise and industry knowledge within the established portfolio set to provide insights that influence actionable outcomes.
• Implement the industry’s best practices through cross-functional engagement.
• Manage RFI/RFQ/RFP. Negotiate supplier agreements.
• Deliver savings and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Indirect Procurement driving savings & launching strategic sourcing initiatives in collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• In-depth experience sourcing MRO/CapEx/Facility across multiple sites and regions.
• Exposure to best-in-class procurement practices including extensive end-to-end experience in Sourcing process, Negotiations, Supplier & Industry Analysis, and RFx expertise.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Agile business methodology

Additional Information

At Fortune Brands Innovations, 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 ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN 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.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, 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.