Head of strategy business management

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. 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, the company employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. 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! Director, Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Management
The Director, Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Management provides strategic leadership for the Zurn Elkay Direct Material sourcing activities encompassing direct responsibility for over $200M of spend across the assigned Zurn Elkay Business groups. This position provides functional expertise and leadership with the Business Unit Operations Purchasing and Inventory management organization to implement best practices, alignment to strategic objectives and overall cost management. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive supply chain leadership and support to Zurn Elkay operations with primary focus on material cost management, strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. The Director works with the global supply chain teams, operations, plant and corporate leaders in the development of strategic plans and supporting objectives aligning with the business strategies, while proactively engaged in supporting events to assure attainment of agreed upon performance across Zurn. This position participates in the establishment and deployment of standard processes, policies & procedures, taking the necessary steps to assure compliance. This position will be responsible for improvements in working capital, material and total cost elements, all while maintaining or increasing quality and delivery. This position leads the effort to achieve and maintain alignment in the value chain between the suppliers, and the end customer in all form, fit, function, price and delivery requirements.

Develop, attract, and promote talent and three deep succession planning.

Strategically support business units within the larger function of Global Supply Chain.

Support China based LCR team via supplier development, performance management, established KPI’s, quality & inspection of exports, order management and maintenance of communication protocols.

Management, tracking, and reporting of key commodities, currency and market trends from a historical and forecasting perspective.

Establish and monitor adherence to agreed-on policies and procedures.

Establish annual goals and objectives, including stretch targets, and manage performance to assure attainment.

Drive spend and opportunity analyses, prioritizing strategic categories and sourcing opportunities within assigned functions and throughout the SC environment where applicable.

Establish and implement countermeasures, as required, to compensate for negative performance and market trends.

Champion category management and the strategic sourcing processes; ensure consistent application of processes; Partner with the operational purchasing teams to ensure period-over-period process improvements and associate development.

Support the development and implementation of enabling technologies.

Drive innovation and a focus on continuous improvement within the supply chain organization.

Develop and incorporate Diversity and ESG initiatives into sourcing strategies across Zurn.

Bachelor's degree in a business/industrial related field, preferably in Supply Chain/Operations management

10+ years of direct supply chain, operations, distribution or related experience

Experience with direct material, indirect services, and sourcing from low-cost regions

Financially literate, especially in P&L and cash-flow modeling, scenario building and comparatives analysis

Outstanding analytical skills with the ability to use a structured approach to understand, analyze, and solve complex problems / issues

Ability to develop working partnerships with senior executives across the business and to challenge and influence them to create change

Able to travel worldwide up to 30% of the time

Able to flex schedule to support worldwide time zones

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

12 Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan - purchase company stock at a discount!

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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