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.
