Indirect sourcing category manager – mro & packaging
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job description
as the category manager, you will provide thought leadership and drive strategic sourcing activities for indirect categories supporting operations, including mro and packaging.
* develop and execute effective sourcing and demand management strategies to reduce total cost of ownership in assigned spend categories.
* partner with key stakeholders and senior leadership to understand business objectives, requirements, and priorities to align strategic direction.
* build and manage a project pipeline of cost-out opportunities through category expertise, stakeholder collaboration, and business objective alignment.
* develop, communicate, and implement procurement strategies and drive their compliance.
* achieve stakeholders' business requirements leveraging best practices to effectively deliver value - cost reductions/avoidance, supplier consolidation, cash improvement, risk mitigation, process improvements, etc.
* develop category management expertise and industry knowledge within the established portfolio set to provide insights that influence actionable outcomes.
* lead rfi/rfq/rfp. Negotiate supplier agreements, written and verbal.
qualifications
* fluent in english with a command of reading comprehension, writing, and negotiation.
* bachelor's degree.
* 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement driving savings & launching strategic sourcing initiatives in collaborations with diverse stakeholders.
* in-depth experience in operations and sourcing mro and packaging.
* exposure to best-in-class practices including extensive end-to-end experience in sourcing process, spend analysis, supplier & industry analysis, rfx expertise, and contract negotiations.
* able to travel globally, as needed (10-15%).
preferred qualifications
* a strategic thinker: cultivates innovation; introduces creative ideas and ways of looking at problems while encouraging diverse thinking.
* customer-focused: attention to detail, desire to thoroughly understand business needs and ability to develop breakthrough strategies connected to the vision.
* exceptional strategy development, interpersonal, consultative, presentation, relationship building, leadership, organizational, written and verbal skills.
* strong negotiation skills, including active contract review and partnering with legal.
* self-directed: prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, navigate a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
* a quick learner: fail quickly, learn, and grow.
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.
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
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