Indirect Category Manager - Manufacturing Category The Company Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow. Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com. If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family! Job Description This Indirect Category Manager - Manufacturing Categories reports to the Director of Indirect Strategic Sourcing and is responsible for the strategic management of sourcing and program deployment of manufacturing categories indirect materials and services such as MRO, Facility Services, Energy, Capital Equipment, and Packaging. This role will be responsible for developing the strategic category strategies for the assigned areas and partner with key internal stakeholders across corporate functions as well as operations to manage strategic supplier relationships and supplier solutions to ensure the best total cost and performance of indirect spend. This role will be responsible for driving strategic action to align the spend profile for assigned categories to identified strategic suppliers as well as delivering annual cost improvement goals. This position is located in Milwaukee, WI. Key Accountabilities Maintains the highest level code of conduct and ethics. Manages complex multi-year customer / supplier relationships aligned to enable operations service and material needs. Leads the strategic relationships in partnership with key stakeholders for all strategic sourcing activities related to enterprise indirect material and services to cross functional supply, engineering, technical support and operations groups. Conducts brainstorming sessions at Zurn Elkay facilities with cross functional teams to identify strategic commodities and deployment priorities on cost saving initiatives. Provides leadership to sourcing/project managers on the deployment of projects with internal and external stakeholders. Drives spend analysis, including counter measures for projects that fall short of plan and makes decisions to remedy the issues to get the teams back on track to meet or exceed plan. Executes strategies and supplier development activities to support Diversity spend initiatives and Supply Chain ESG strategies Proactively assesses internal and external process improvements and influences effective change and drive innovation and continuous improvements. Collaborates with global business units on the preparation of Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQ’s) and leads the screening and supplier selection process. Negotiate and drafts supplier contracts of sale, including payment terms, deliveries, price, freight terms, currency exchange, service levels and technical resources, inventory levels. Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future (industry trends in pricing and availability that will impact the business) material availability, and prepares market analysis reports. Responsible for timely reporting to agreed upon KPI’s and presenting Strategic Sourcing plans, activities and progress Develops & mentors the next generation of Supply Chain leaders. Qualifications/Requirements BA/BS degree required, MBA preferred 5 years experience in Indirect Category Management Experience with sourcing of Manufacturing Spend categories; sense of urgency, strong critical thinking, and analytical skills. Able to act and make independent decisions as well as work effectively in a team environment. Ability to dissect and determine root causes of problems and implement solutions. Collaborative and effective in a cross-functional environment. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while meeting multiple deadlines for leadership. Continuous improvement mindset, including the ability to innovate and simplify legacy processes. Capabilities and Success Factors Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. Manages Conflict – Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. Plans & Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Total Rewards and Benefits Competitive Salary Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance Matching 401(k) Contribution Health Savings Account Up to 3 Weeks Vacation 12 Paid Holidays Annual Bonus Eligibility Educational Reimbursement Matching Gift Program Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one? A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time. In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse. Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself. What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture. While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most. Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values. We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.