Global Sourcing Manager, Packaging

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams. Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency. We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work.

Location preference for this position is: North Olmsted (OH), Maumee (OH), Oak Creek (WI) or Charlotte (NC). This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

• Lead Sourcing team resources – direct and matrixed - to develop and implement Category strategies and deliverables to support business objectives
• Scope and create projects to reduce cost, improve productivity, reduce supplier risk, or increase capacity
• Manage communication with executive and cross-functional teams to support new product development, continuous improvement, and quality improvement while reducing supply chain risk
• Develop, Lead, and manage supply chain strategy and supply base for one or more categories
• Recruit, develop, and mentor sourcing category leaders and be proficient in performance management activities by setting and achieving goals, managing workload, delegating work, and coaching
• Lead and deploy annual goal setting activities with suppliers and manage internal cost down and budget setting activities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence identifying continuous improvement opportunities and total cost analysis for existing and new product categories
• Proven ability to manage executive-level business relationships with cross functional leaders and suppliers
• History of acquiring and developing suppliers and supply chains to secure capacity to support business growth
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in a global sourcing environment, with at least 3 years managing direct reports or leading cross-functional teams
• Proven negotiation skills and utilization of fact-based negotiation tactics

Preferred Qualifications

• Organization and project management skills with a high attention to detail under time constraints
• Outstanding communication skills to influence and persuade cross functional teams and company leadership
• At least 6 years’ experience managing packaging categories including corrugate (sheet and box), print, shrink film, pallets, and labels