Senior Director, Indirect Sourcing

As the Senior Director, Indirect Sourcing, you will play a key role in guiding and executing Fortune Brands Innovations' indirect sourcing strategy, ensuring the thoughtful and strategic procurement of goods and services across multiple brands ($800-900M spend).You will build and nurture a high-performing team, foster strong supplier relationships, and partner with key stakeholders to develop collaborative sourcing initiatives that drive shared success.We value individuals who can Think Fast, identifying opportunities and making informed sourcing decisions, Work it Together, fostering meaningful connection and cooperation across teams and supplier networks, and Make the Hard Call, balancing cost, quality, and efficiency with a considerate and thoughtful approach.This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule, reporting into the Deerfield, IL office Tuesday-Wednesday with the option to work remotely on Monday & Friday. What You Will Be Doing:Lead and support sourcing strategies that create efficiency, foster trust, and drive long-term value.Develop and cultivate a collaborative sourcing structure, ensuring alignment with business priorities and enterprise goals.Create and guide an inclusive corporate indirect spend plan, optimizing cost while strengthening supplier partnerships.Consider and analyze market trends and industry insights, prioritizing initiatives that encourage long-term, sustainable success.Build strong, trusting relationships with suppliers, leading negotiations that emphasize cooperation, fairness, and shared goals.Provide guidance and mentorship on supplier negotiations and partnership development, ensuring sustainable, people-centered outcomes.Support and nurture a high-performing team, creating opportunities for growth and development while fostering a warm and inclusive work environment.Encourage collaboration in supplier selection and preferred vendor programs, ensuring informed and cooperative decision-making.Measure and track success, ensuring sourcing strategies align with compliance, risk management, and overall business goals.Develop and implement sourcing policies and best practices, promoting shared responsibility, accountability, and trust across teams.