Category Manager II – Sourcing & Supplier Strategy

Elkay; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

HSA

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus

Educational Reimbursement

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Category management

Sourcing

Supplier relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

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