Segment Sourcing Manager – Construction Products

Company Description

ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) is a Fortune 200 company and is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, automotive components, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with operations in 55 countries and an employee base of more than 46,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 17,000 granted and pending patents.

ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

Job Description

ITW Construction Products is a $2B business within Illinois Tool Works (ITW) supporting well-known brands such as Paslode, GRK, Ramsetreid, Alpine and Buildex. The Construction Products (CP) Segment Sourcing Manager reports to the Segment Strategic Sourcing Director to help deliver a supply management plan that improves the overall competitiveness of Construction Products and supports cross-segment sourcing strategies for the larger ITW organization. The ideal candidate will have category management experience with Steel as a key material and/or experience with outsourced consumer package goods.

Make Great Strategic Choices

• Lead the segment and support the divisions in the continuous improvement strategy of a high-quality and reliable supply chain to support divisions’ CBI initiatives, ORG Growth, margins improvements, and VAVE/Supplier Driven innovation opportunities.
• Support Annual Plans and Long-Range Plans through market analysis, savings opportunities, and supplier capabilities development.
• Effectively partner with operations leaders to identify the right manufacturing strategy (make vs. buy)

Deliver Great Results

• Guide and mentor Category Management teams to identify opportunities and develop action plans to deliver sourcing savings.
• Support development and execution of 2025 Annual Plan and deliver results
• Interpret the global macro market trends and tax/duties variation to guide/advise the business leaders to anticipate and minimize business impact (Price/cost)
• Support regional operations strategies to keep supplier relationships competitive and strong
• Develop and implement critical corporate and segment initiatives (i.e., Coatings Strategy; Supplier Strategy; ESG etc.)

Provide Strong Leadership and Develops Talent

• Collaborate with VPGMs, operations directors and Construction Segment Leaders to develop a robust supply chain to meet business needs
• Help assess sourcing and procurement talent throughout the organization and identify talent gaps
• Position located in US or Europe

Qualifications

• Project Management
• Ability to manage projects across multiple businesses, with 15+ stakeholders, and spend up to $300M/annually
• Demonstrated capability to lead negotiations preparation, assess supplier capabilities, and a general background in purchasing operations.
• Strong persuasion skills; ability to maintain accountability among team members.
• Commodity, Supply Base, & Market Knowledge
• Ability to develop basic understanding of assigned commodities, including but not limited to: current market conditions, key cost drivers, global supply base, and industry terminology, as it relates to creating competitive purchasing programs for ITW companies
• Business Acumen/Leadership & Communication Skills
• Ability to communicate a vision (What, Why, How), based on the ITW Business Model
• Fast learner that demonstrates strong business acumen
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading and working with cross functional teams
• Demonstrated proficiency in analysis and problem solving (showing expertise in data analysis and management using MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access, etc.)

Educational Requirements:

• 6+ years of purchasing experience in commodities environment required
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or Business Administration
• MBA or MS is preferred

Additional Information

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Most time will be spent in an office environment. Occasionally the employee may be required to spend time in our local manufacturing sites, job sites and customer locations. Certain personal protective equipment may be required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Position requires travel approximately 70%.

Additional Information:

ITW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

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