Manager, Global Sourcing - Electronics

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.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

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Job Description

We are seeking a Manager, Global Sourcing  to join our team in a highly collaborative and supportive environment. This role contributes 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.

Position location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield, IL. Effective mid-2025, Fortune Brands will transition to a new world-class campus in Deerfield, bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions. The campus will offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness and recreation.

RESPONSIBLIITIES:

• Working as a Global Team: Ability to work as part of a virtual global team to collaborate across geographic and organizational boundaries to deliver better business results and share best practices across a global team
• 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.
• Strong knowledge of Electronics industry best practices and technology trends.
• Exhibits subject matter expertise regarding commercial and technology trends, to advise internal users on current and future market capabilities.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Desired incumbent has proven record of leading a team of at least 2 or more with local and overseas associates in a global strategic sourcing environment and/or setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or a related field with proven minimum 6-8 years of experience in a high volatile global strategic sourcing environment, preferably in large multi-national companies in the electronics industry
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals
• Experience in working with components manufacturer is a must, in multiple types of components categories (MCUs, Memories, Actives.. etc)
• Strong overall knowledge of the Supply Chain, including sourcing and procurement, demand/supply planning, inventory deployment, and logistics and fulfillment.
• Deep understanding of relevant manufacturing processes, especially in areas of contract manufacturing.
• Experience conducting business in foreign countries.
• Demonstrated success in developing/starting new, international supply chains.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and and experience managing complex supplier contracts.
• The ability to manage a multi-functional supply base focused on the use of their capabilities to leverage scale through the most efficient processes, quality management systems and continuous improvements.
• Passion for mentorship and sharing knowledg