Global Category Manager II

Job overview

The Global Category Manager II role is onsite in Fort Wayne, IN; compensation is not specified. Franklin Electric works on solutions that provide access to water, fuel, and electricity. The manager develops and implements category strategies, leads sourcing activity, and maintains supplier relationships and a qualified supply base. The role uses market, supplier, and spend analysis to support organizational objectives for quality, cost, and supplier development.

What you'll do

• Serve as category expert
• negotiate and execute supplier contracts
• conduct spend analysis and maintain cost models and supplier metrics
• manage supplier relationships and performance
• develop category strategies and goals
• present proposals and results to senior leadership
• collaborate with finance and stakeholders on cost controls and approvals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

global category manager ii

fort wayne in

franklin electric

strategic sourcing

category management

supplier relationships

contract negotiation

spend analysis

cost controls

supply chain

metal and bearing categories

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes outstanding benefits and opportunities for future growth but does not specify individual benefits.

About the employer

Franklin Electric is hiring for this role. Industry: Electric Power Distribution. Sector: 22.