Sr. Manager, IT Procurement

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. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

Job Description

As the Senior Manager, Indirect Sourcing - IT, you will lead the category team and be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that support our digital transformation initiatives and drive innovation in technology solutions. In this people manager role, you will work closely with global business/functional leaders across all of Fortune Brands to develop & implement sourcing strategies that would effectively reduce the total cost of ownership of category spend, leveraging world-class negotiation skills, tools, and processes. 
 
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.
 
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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or a related field or equivalent work experience and education.
• 10 years of experience in Procurement with 5+ years driving savings & developing IT category strategies in collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong background in technology sourcing.
• Deep understanding of cloud strategies, cybersecurity, and Industry 4.0 concepts.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Proven track record of driving Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through strategic sourcing initiatives

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•  A strategic thinker with flawless execution capacity
• MBA
• Demonstrated ability to consolidate spend and savings opportunities across business units
• Experience managing hardware, software, telecom, IT services, embedded software, and “aaS” (cloud, AI, etc) categories for a global manufacturing company

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $120,000 USD - $192,500 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, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibil