Manager, Global Sourcing

Fortune Brands • Deerfield, IL

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About The Position

Fortune Brands Innovations is seeking a Manager, Global Sourcing – Plastics, Chemicals & Coatings to contribute to the organization’s global sourcing strategy. The role focuses on achieving cost efficiencies, supplier excellence, and long-term supply-chain sustainability while collaborating across a virtual global team and organizational boundaries. The manager leads two category managers: one responsible for injection-molded and extruded plastics and the other for chemicals and coatings. The position also involves mentoring and guiding colleagues and aligning sourcing strategies with corporate goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Operations, Operations Management, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in a highly volatile global strategic sourcing environment, preferably at large multinational companies supporting multiple manufacturing sites.
• Proven record of leading a team of two or more associates in a global strategic sourcing environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Strong overall supply-chain knowledge, including sourcing and procurement, demand and supply planning, inventory deployment, and logistics and fulfillment.
• Deep understanding of relevant manufacturing processes, especially contract manufacturing.
• Experience conducting business in foreign countries.
• Demonstrated success in developing or starting new international supply chains.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels and manage complex supplier contracts.
• Ability to manage a multifunctional supply base and leverage supplier capabilities, scale, efficient processes, quality management systems, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for mentorship and sharing knowledge with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a virtual global team, collaborating across geographic and organizational boundaries and sharing best practices.
• Lead the development and execution of global sourcing strategies for plastic extrusions, injection molds, chemicals, and coatings to deliver cost savings, innovation, and supplier value.
• Lead two category managers: one for injection-molded and extruded plastics and one for chemicals and coatings.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers, ensuring performance standards are met and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Apply knowledge of the building products industry, its best practices, and technology trends; advise internal users on current and future market capabilities.
• Lead supplier negotiations focused on cost optimization, quality, service, and risk management.
• Identify and mitigate risks involving supply-chain disruptions, price fluctuations, and geopolitical factors.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align sourcing strategies with corporate goals.
• Drive cost reductions and efficiency improvements by identifying new suppliers and innovative sourcing strategies.
• Mentor colleagues and share knowledge.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
• Comprehensive health plans.
• 401(k) program with a company contribution.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible time off benefits.
• Adoption benefits.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager