Franklin Electric · 1 month ago
Supply Chain CoE Manager
Fort Wayne, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expFranklin Electric is a global leader in water and energy systems, committed to continuous improvement and innovation. The Supply Chain CoE Manager leads global standardization, process excellence, and digital transformation across the supply chain organization, ensuring best practices in procurement operations.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Define and maintain global procurement policies, standards, and operating procedures
Create governance frameworks for sourcing, contracting, and supplier management
Ensure adherence to regulatory, ethical, and ESG requirements
Design and continuously improve end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes
Implement standardized templates, playbooks, and approval workflows
Drive automation and efficiencies through digital procurement tools
Own and evolve the procurement technology roadmap (e-sourcing, CLM, spend analytics, guided buying, AI)
Partner with IT to deploy, enhance, and scale procurement platforms globally
Champion data-driven decision-making and predictive analytics capabilities
Define, track, and report procurement KPIs (savings, compliance, cycle time, supplier performance)
Develop dashboards and analytics for executive leadership
Monitor supplier risk and enforce governance frameworks
Develop competency models and career paths for procurement professionals
Deliver training on category management, negotiation, and digital tools
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Serve as a trusted advisor to business units and sourcing teams
Communicate CoE initiatives and secure alignment across regions
Lead change management for new processes and technologies
Apply structured sourcing methodologies (e.g., 7-Step Strategic Sourcing) to deliver measurable results
Lead, coach, and develop direct reports
Participate in hiring, training, performance reviews, rewarding, and disciplinary actions
Partner with HR to resolve employee issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Finance required
5+ years of procurement, supply chain, or sourcing experience
0–3 years of supervisory experience
Demonstrated experience in process design, governance, and digital procurement transformation
Strong knowledge of P2P systems, e-sourcing platforms, AI, and analytics tools
Functional ERP knowledge (JDE or similar) and familiarity with logistics, warehousing, and distribution
Experience with supplier onboarding, contract workflows, P2P processes, and global cost tracking
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
Power BI and advanced analytics tools
AI tools such as ChatGPT or similar technologies
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Preferred Certifications: CPSM, CSCP, MCIPS
Benefits
Hybrid remote work arrangements
Generous paid time off & holidays
Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
On site café & complimentary beverage stations
Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
401(k) with matching & service contributions
Health, dental, vision, life insurance
Short & long-term disability
Fertility & adoption support
Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
Professional development assistance
Health & wellness programs
Company
Franklin Electric
Service Station Hardware, Dispensing Systems, Fuel Management Systems
Founded in 1958Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Franklin Electric has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6)
2024 (2)
2023 (2)
2022 (8)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1989-09-29IPO
Leadership Team
Joe Ruzynski
Chief Executive Officer
Gregg C. Sengstack
Member Board of Directors
Recent News
Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
2025-10-28
2025-07-08
2025-07-08
Company data provided by crunchbase