Senior Manager, Global Indirect Sourcing at Fortune Brands

As the Senior Manager Indirect Sourcing - IT you will lead the category team and be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that support our digital transformation initiatives and drive innovation in technology this people manager role you will work closely with global business/functional leaders across all of Fortune Brands to develop & implement sourcing strategies that would effectively reduce the total cost of ownership of category spend leveraging world-class negotiation skills tools and processes.  Position location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield IL. Effective mid-2025 Fortune Brands will transition to a new world-class campus in Deerfield bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices brands and functions. The campus will offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration along with amenities for dining onsite daycare fitness and recreation. RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop and implement IT sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and digital transformation goals.Collaborate with IT Data & Analytics Finance Risk Legal and Supply Chain Transformation stakeholders to understand technology needs and provide strategic sourcing guidance.Identify and develop a strategy to reduce shadow technology.Manage supplier relationships negotiate contracts and ensure value for the company.Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in technology including AI cloud strategies cybersecurity and Industry 4.0.Serve as a trusted advisor to the IT department driving efficiencies and cost savings.Lead cross-functional teams to improve procurement processes and drive strategic sourcing initiatives.Train and coach direct reports.Build and manage the category project pipeline through expertise and stakeholder collaboration.Implement best practices through cross-functional engagement.Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP processes and negotiate supplier agreements.Deliver savings and cost optimization on existing and recurring spend.Qualifications : Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience10 years of experience in Procurement including 5 years leading IT category strategies and driving cost savings in collaboration with diverse stakeholdersStrong expertise in technology sourcing and vendor managementDeep knowledge of cloud strategies cybersecurity and Industry 4.0 conceptsExceptional communication presentation and negotiation skillsProven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across functionsDemonstrated success in reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through strategic sourcing initiativesPreferred QualificationsMBA or advanced degree in Business Supply Chain or related disciplineStrategic thinker with a proven ability to execute flawlesslyExperience consolidating spend and identifying savings opportunities across multiple business unitsBackground managing a broad range of IT categories including hardware software telecom IT services embedded software and as-a-Service (cloud AI etc.) solutions within a global manufacturing environmentAdditional Information : ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $145000 USD - $185000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to education training experience professional achievement business need and addition to base salary employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based sales incentive plan.At Fortune Brands we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates unique needs. This includes robust health plans a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution product discounts flexible time off benefits adoption benefits and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more visit our website at .Equal Employment OpportunityFortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age disability/handicap status marital status protected veteran status sexual orientation genetic history or information or any other legally protected characteristic.Reasonable AccommodationsFortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process please contact us at and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job PostingsTo protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at via our SmartRecruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Category Management,Change Management,Sourcing,Procurement,HR Sourcing,Supply Chain Experience,Supplier Management,Management Reporting,E-procurement,Mentoring,negotiation,Contracts Experience: years Vacancy: 1