Senior Category Specialist

Senior Category Specialist _The Company_ Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. Weu2019re 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 Americau2019s 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 todayu2019s 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 youu2019ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at . If youu2019re 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 If you are a current employee, please navigate here ( to apply internally. Job Description This positon reports to the Category Manager and provides global strategic leadership to find and qualify suppliers for direct material related to New Product Development and other sourcing projects. Lead the cross-functional teams for activities related to sourcing while collaborating with Engineering, Finance, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, China Sourcing Team and Customer Service to execute all tasks within the project timeline. Responsible for ideation, planning and implementing multiple sourcing and re-sourcing projects, for both domestic and international suppliers. This position will also manage supplier relationships, spend and performance analytics and drive cost savings initiatives. Key Accountabilities + Maintains the highest-level code of conduct and ethics. + Lead the sourcing channels and internal cross-functional teams to execute timeline and action adherence. + Identify and provide justification utilizing total cost of ownership principles for sourcing and re-sourcing projects. + Source assigned commodities, as well as develop global implementation plans to source new items and re-source existing items to optimize total cost suppliers. + Lead sourcing initiatives to ensure on-time delivery of project components, assemblies and/or finished goods by trouble-shooting outstanding issues. + Influence and collaborate on new product development projects guaranteeing on-time product availability. + Collaborates with global business units on the preparation of Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQu2019s) and leads the screening and supplier selection process. + Evaluate bids, analyze alternatives, develop negotiation strategy and make recommendations for contract awards + Negotiate and drafts supply agreements for domestic and international suppliers, including payment terms, deliveries, price, freight terms, currency exchange, raw material commodity fluctuation, inventory levels. + Manage relationships between internal and external parties to evaluate and execute recommendations of changes in supply base. + Publish monthly commodity metrics and provide recommended action plans to the Global Supply Chain that promote continuous process improvement. Qualifications/Requirements + BA/BS degree in business, supply chain, operations management, engineering or finance; Masteru2019s Degree & CPSM preferred + 5+ years of experience in a sourcing role with low cost country sourcing experience + Experience building Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and creating tools to analyze responses + Proven success in a change management and u201cstretchu201d environment + Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint + Must have strong problem solving, strategic thinking, oral, written, interpersonal communication and presentation skills + Ability to understand the goals of the company, focus resources to meet or exceed these goals; lead change and drive projects to completion + Expert negotiator, including the ability to lead in contract negotiations and build strong supplier relationships + Willingness to travel up to 25%, both domestically and internationally required. Capabilities and Success Factors + Decision Quality u2013 Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. + Manages Complexity u2013 Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. + Drives Results u2013 Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. + Manages Conflict u2013 Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. + Plans & Aligns u2013 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 starting Vacation (may increase with tenure) + 12 Paid Holidays + Annual Bonus Eligibility + Educational Reimbursement + Matching Gift Program + Employee Stock Purchase Plan u2013 purchase company stock at a discount THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions. Equal Opportunity Employer u2013 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 u2013 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 Elkayu2019s 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 Elkayu2019s values. We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrowu2019s 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.

Created: 2026-04-09