Category Manager II, Commercial Brass

Elkay; Northern (KY); Hybride; USD 112 000 - 163 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

HSA

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus

Educational Reimbursement

Stock Purchase Plan

Résumé du poste

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking a Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing across assigned spend areas, collaborating with engineering, operations, and product management to optimize cost, quality, and delivery. You will drive supplier alignment, run complex sourcing initiatives, and deliver value through continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years in sourcing or category management within manufacturing or industrial settings, and MBA is a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in sourcing, category management, or supply chain within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Responsabilités

• Develops and executes category strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Manages complex supplier relationships and partners with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Leads sourcing initiatives including RFPs/RFQs, supplier selection, and contract negotiation.
• Drives spend analysis, cost savings, and corrective actions to meet financial targets.
• Monitors market trends and supply conditions to inform sourcing strategies and mitigate risk.

Connaissances

Category management

Sourcing

Supplier relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Description du poste

## *The Company*Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!# **If you are a current employee, please navigate** here **to apply internally.**The Category Manager is responsible for the strategic management of sourcing and category activities across assigned spend areas, supporting global business units and operations. This role develops and executes category strategies, manages supplier relationships, and partners cross-functionally to ensure cost, quality, delivery, and performance objectives are achieved. The position drives spend optimization, supplier alignment, and continuous improvement while delivering against financial and operational targets. **Job Responsibilities:*** Develops and executes category strategies aligned to business objectives, ensuring effective sourcing, supplier alignment, and long-term value delivery.* Manages complex, multi-year supplier relationships and partners with cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, operations, supply chain, product management) to support business needs.* Leads sourcing initiatives including RFPs/RFQs, supplier selection, and contract negotiation (pricing, terms, service levels, inventory, and risk considerations).* Drives spend analysis, develops cost savings pipelines, and implements corrective actions to ensure delivery against financial targets.* Analyzes market trends, pricing, and supply conditions to inform sourcing strategies and mitigate risk.* Provides leadership and oversight to sourcing/project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution of initiatives.* Identifies and implements process improvements, driving efficiency, innovation, and simplification across sourcing and supply chain activities.* Tracks and reports on KPIs, category performance, and sourcing progress to leadership. **Qualifications**:* + Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred) + 7+ years of experience in sourcing, category management, or supply chain within a manufacturing or industrial environment The compensation range identified below are a good faith estimate of the salary expected to be paid as performed from these locations. Actual salaries may vary based on compensable factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, education and training, and other relevant business and organizational factors. Most candidates will start in the lower half of the range. The Salary Range: $112,000-163,000## ## *Total Rewards and Benefits** Competitive Salary* Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance* Matching 401(k) Contribution* Health Savings Account* Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)* 12 Paid Holidays* Annual Bonus Eligibility* Educational Reimbursement* Matching Gift Program* Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!\\*\\*THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.\\*\\*Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran