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.
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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 office Tuesday-Thursday with the option to work remotely Monday & Friday. Office locations: Maumee (OH), North Olmsted (OH), Oak Creek (WI), Brookings (SD)
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
Additional Information
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.
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What We Do
Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE: FBHS) is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois with operations across the Midwest in the United States and globally. Since becoming a stand-alone company in 2011, we have established a strong track record of growth and success while consistently outperforming our competitors and the marketplace. Our strength comes from a consistent growth strategy focused on innovation, superior execution and high performing teams.
Our purpose is to FULFILL THE DREAMS OF HOME. Delivering on our purpose and strategy starts with our associates who see limitless opportunities to build a great company. Our teams are guided by our values called the 3As, which are fundamental beliefs and behaviors focused on how we conduct business and treat others: 1) ALIGNED - We are collaborative, inclusive, and work decisively. 2) AGILE - We move quickly in an ever-changing business landscape to capture the opportunities ahead. 3) ACCOUNTABLE - We operate with responsibility, transparency, and ownership to deliver results.
An important component of our culture is a strong focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). At Fortune Brands, our associates are encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves.
OUR BUSINESS INCLUDES 3 SEGMENTS:
Water Innovations (WINN): WINN designs for water, delivering beautiful products crafted with innovation and efficiency. Brands include Moen and a portfolio of luxury brands under the House of Rohl: Riobel, Rohl, Perrin & Rowe, Shaws and Victoria + Albert.
Outdoors & Security: This business focuses on the attractive outdoor living space with products engineered for a lifetime of outdoor performance, providing homeowners protection and security. Brands include Therma-Tru, LARSON, Fiberon, Fypon, Master Lock and SentrySafe.
Cabinets: MasterBrand Cabinets is the premier kitchen and bath cabinet producer in North America. Our portfolio includes more than 35+ brands.
