Sourcing Category Manager

Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Company Description Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential. Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN. Work Environment & Location Hybrid Work Model – In-office collaboration Tuesday – Thursday Location: Deerfield, Illinois Job Description We are seeking Sourcing Category Managers and Sr. Sourcing Category Managers to join our team in a highly collaborative and supportive environment. These roles contribute to the success of the organization’s global sourcing strategy, ensuring the achievement of cost efficiencies, supplier excellence, and the long-term sustainability of the supply chain. Each role is a vital part of our supply chain community, with a focus on building trust, nurturing relationships, and fostering teamwork across the organization. As you grow within the role, you will have more opportunities to mentor, support, and guide others, ensuring accounting strategies align with our shared vision for success. We value individuals who can Think Fast by identifying opportunities to innovate, Work it Together by fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, and Make the Hard Call by balancing compassion with decisiveness when it matters most. Responsibilities Lead the development and execution of global sourcing strategies for assigned categories to deliver cost savings, innovation, and supplier value. Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring performance standards are met and fostering long-term partnerships. Drive negotiations for high-value contracts, focusing on cost optimization, quality, delivery performance, and risk management. Think Fast by identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions, price fluctuations, and geopolitical factors. Work it Together by collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align sourcing strategies with corporate goals. Make the Hard Call by driving cost reduction and efficiency improvements through the identification of new suppliers and innovative sourcing strategies. Salary Range A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $110,000 USD - $130,000 USD. Qualifications 2-7 year's experience sourcing raw materials, such as Glass, Plastic, Wood, Chemicals, Electronics, Metals, within a manufacturing company. Experience working for a large, complex and matrixed company. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field Ability to develop, lead, and manage supply chain strategy and supply base for one or more categories Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex supplier contracts Proven ability to scope and create projects to reduce cost, improve productivity, reduce supplier risk, and increase capacity Collaborative approach to communication and problem-solving Ability to foster trust and build strong interpersonal connections with leadership teams Salary Range A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $110,000 USD - $130,000 USD. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $110,000 USD - $130,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan. 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. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work. Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more. 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. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To support our efforts, we invite you to voluntarily share your gender, ethnicity, and veteran status. This information is confidential and helps us ensure an inclusive hiring process and improve our diversity initiatives. Reasonable Accommodation FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. This job has been posted by IGNYTE AI on behalf of Fortune Brands Innovations. IGNYTE AI is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of IGNYTE AI not to discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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