Senior Category Manager: Strategic Sourcing & Growth

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k) Contribution

Health Savings Account

Vacation, 3 weeks + tenure

12 Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Educational Reimbursement

Matching Gift Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation in Downers Grove, IL seeks a Category Manager to lead procurement category strategies across sites. You will drive cost, quality and delivery, collaborate with engineering, supply chain and operations, and manage supplier relationships globally to deliver savings and value.

The role requires 5+ years in category management in industrial manufacturing, travel up to 25%, and experience sourcing from low-cost regions.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering or Supply Chain required.
• “5+ years of experience as a Category Manager in an industrial manufacturing environment.”
• “Willingness to travel domestically and internationally ~25%.”
• “Experience sourcing in low-cost regions.”
• “Experience working with multiple locations globally.”
• “Proven success in change management and a stretch environment.”

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to optimize cost, quality and delivery.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing activities with BU’s product teams and suppliers.
• Negotiate and draft supply agreements including terms and prices.
• Analyze market conditions to forecast pricing and availability.
• Provide KPI reporting and progress updates on strategic sourcing plans.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Global travel

Change management

Market analysis

Education

BA/BS in Engineering or Supply Chain

Job description

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation in Downers Grove, IL seeks a Category Manager to lead procurement category strategies across sites. You will drive cost, quality and delivery, collaborate with engineering, supply chain and operations, and manage supplier relationships globally to deliver savings and value.

The role requires 5+ years in category management in industrial manufacturing, travel up to 25%, and experience sourcing from low-cost regions.