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Fortune Brands Innovations · 3 hours ago

Senior Manager, Global Indirect Sourcing

Deerfield, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$145K/yr - $185K/yr

10+ years exp

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company focused on transforming spaces into havens. The Senior Manager, Global Indirect Sourcing will lead the category team in developing and executing sourcing strategies that support digital transformation initiatives, collaborating with global business leaders to reduce costs and enhance technology solutions.

Consumer GoodsSecurity

Responsibilities

Develop and implement IT sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and digital transformation goals

Collaborate with IT, Data & Analytics, Finance, Risk, Legal, and Supply Chain Transformation stakeholders to understand technology needs and provide strategic sourcing guidance

Identify and develop a strategy to reduce shadow technology

Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure value for the company

Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in technology, including AI, cloud strategies, cybersecurity, and Industry 4.0

Serve as a trusted advisor to the IT department, driving efficiencies and cost savings

Lead cross-functional teams to improve procurement processes and drive strategic sourcing initiatives

Train and coach direct reports

Build and manage the category project pipeline through expertise and stakeholder collaboration

Implement best practices through cross-functional engagement

Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP processes and negotiate supplier agreements

Deliver savings and cost optimization on existing and recurring spend

Qualification

IT sourcing strategiesVendor managementCloud strategiesCybersecurityIndustry 4.0 conceptsStakeholder managementNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience

10+ years of experience in Procurement, including 5+ years leading IT category strategies and driving cost savings in collaboration with diverse stakeholders

Strong expertise in technology sourcing and vendor management

Deep knowledge of cloud strategies, cybersecurity, and Industry 4.0 concepts

Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across functions

Demonstrated success in reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through strategic sourcing initiatives

Preferred

MBA or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline

Strategic thinker with a proven ability to execute flawlessly

Experience consolidating spend and identifying savings opportunities across multiple business units

Background managing a broad range of IT categories, including hardware, software, telecom, IT services, embedded software, and “as-a-Service” (cloud, AI, etc.) solutions within a global manufacturing environment