Global Sourcing Lead: Plastics, Chemicals & Coatings

Fortune Brands; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) plan with company contribution

Product discounts

Flexible time off

Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations is seeking a Manager, Global Sourcing – Plastics, Chemicals & Coatings to lead global strategies across plastics, chemicals, and coatings. You will manage a small team, build strong supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions while aligning with corporate goals.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, negotiate key supplier contracts, and navigate international supply chains in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Operations, Operations Management, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a volatile global strategic sourcing environment, preferably in large multi-national companies supporting multiple manufacturing sites.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with ability to engage all levels of the organization and manage complex supplier contracts.
• Experience conducting business in foreign countries and starting new international supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team to collaborate across geographic and organizational boundaries.
• Lead the development and execution of global sourcing strategies for plastics, chemicals, and coatings to deliver cost savings, innovation, and supplier value.
• Oversee a team of two category managers (injection molded/extruded plastics; chemicals and coatings).
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring performance standards and long-term partnerships.
• Drive negotiations for supplier agreements focusing on cost, quality, service, and risk management.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supply disruptions, price fluctuations, and geopolitical factors.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with corporate goals.
• Drive cost reduction and efficiency through new suppliers and innovative sourcing strategies.

Skills

Global sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract management

Strategic thinking

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Operations, Operations Management, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Fortune Brands Innovations is seeking a Manager, Global Sourcing – Plastics, Chemicals & Coatings to lead global strategies across plastics, chemicals, and coatings. You will manage a small team, build strong supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions while aligning with corporate goals.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, negotiate key supplier contracts, and navigate international supply chains in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.