Category Manager II, Commercial Brass

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions

. Develop and execute category strategies aligned to business objectives .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $112,000 - $163,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, and category management within manufacturing or industrial environments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive cost savings, and implement process improvements while tracking performance metrics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sourcing Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationSpend AnalysisKPI Tracking

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Hard Skills

Category ManagementRFPs/RFQsCost Savings DevelopmentMarket Trend AnalysisProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMBA Preferred

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainManufacturingIndustrial Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute category strategies aligned to business objectives
Manage complex, multi-year supplier relationships and partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, and product management stakeholders
Lead sourcing initiatives including RFPs/RFQs, supplier selection, and contract negotiation
Drive spend analysis, develop cost savings pipelines, and implement corrective actions
Analyze market trends, pricing, and supply conditions to inform sourcing strategies and mitigate risk
Provide leadership and oversight to sourcing/project managers and cross-functional teams
Identify and implement process improvements across sourcing and supply chain activities
Track and report KPIs, category performance, and sourcing progress to leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
MBA preferred
7+ years of experience in sourcing, category management, or supply chain within a manufacturing or industrial environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 – purchase company stock at a discount!