Global Category Lead II — Strategic Sourcing

Franklin Electric; Fort Wayne (IN); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Franklin Electric in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Global Category Manager to drive category strategies across the organization. You will lead the sourcing team, develop a qualified supplier base, and manage supplier relationships to meet quality and cost objectives.

The role requires 5–10 years in category management, a bachelor’s degree, and experience with ERP/JDE and strategic sourcing. You will present metrics to senior leadership and collaborate with finance to drive sustainable cost

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of category management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain or equivalent.
• Experience with ERP/JDE and supply chain/logistics/warehousing/shipping.
• Strong contract management and negotiations.
• Familiar with strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Power BI.

Responsabilités

• Serve as resident expert on category factors including product knowledge and supplier metrics.
• Lead sourcing, negotiate contracts, and validate cost savings with finance.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute supplier contracts.
• Use spend analysis and metrics to report on supplier performance and market trends.
• Manage supplier relationships and develop category strategies.
• Present proposals and results to senior leadership.
• Develop strategic supplier partnerships.
• Apply 7steps or other strategic sourcing methodologies.

Connaissances

Contract management

Strategic sourcing

Analytical data skills

Supplier relationship management

Risk management

Industry knowledge (metal, bearing, or

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent

5–10 years category management experience

Outils

ERP systems (JDE)

Description du poste

Franklin Electric in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Global Category Manager to drive category strategies across the organization. You will lead the sourcing team, develop a qualified supplier base, and manage supplier relationships to meet quality and cost objectives.

The role requires 5–10 years in category management, a bachelor’s degree, and experience with ERP/JDE and strategic sourcing. You will present metrics to senior leadership and collaborate with finance to drive sustainable cost