Franklin Electric
Global Category Manager II
Fort Wayne, Indiana · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- 5 to 10 Years relevant category management experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent.
About the job
Leads sourcing and supplier relationships for assigned categories, developing and implementing strategies to meet organizational objectives for quality, cost, and supplier development.
What you'll do
- Develops category strategies, spend analyses, cost models, and supplier performance metrics; communicates market and technology trends.
- Negotiates and executes supplier contracts and implements cost controls, validating project impacts with finance and stakeholders.
- Manages supplier relationships and presents category proposals, recommendations, and results to senior leadership.
What they ask for
- 5 to 10 years of relevant category management experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent.
- Strong experience in contract management, including contract negotiations.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access) with PowerBI.
Nice to have
- Deep understanding of Metal, Bearing and Fabrication categories.
- Familiarity with 7steps or other strategic sourcing methodologies.
Tools
JDE, ERP, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, PowerBI
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