Supply Chain CoE Manager
Full TimeJob Overview
Embark on a career journey with Franklin Electric, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity.
The Supply Chain Center of Excellence (CoE) Manager leads global standardization, process excellence, analytics, and continuous improvement across the supply chain organization. This role serves as a subject matter expert and change agent, ensuring best practices are embedded in planning, sourcing, logistics, and inventory management. The position drives digital transformation and performance optimization to enable efficient, compliant, and strategic procurement operations worldwide.
Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.
Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!
MOVE FORWARD WITH US
What you will be doing:
Strategy & Governance
- Define and maintain global procurement policies, standards, and operating procedures.
- Create governance frameworks for sourcing, contracting, and supplier management.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory, ethical, and ESG requirements.
Process Optimization
- Design and continuously improve end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
- Implement standardized templates, playbooks, and approval workflows.
- Drive automation and efficiencies through digital procurement tools.
Digital Enablement
- Own and evolve the procurement technology roadmap (e-sourcing, CLM, spend analytics, guided buying, AI).
- Partner with IT to deploy, enhance, and scale procurement platforms globally.
- Champion data-driven decision-making and predictive analytics capabilities.
Performance Management
- Define, track, and report procurement KPIs (savings, compliance, cycle time, supplier performance).
- Develop dashboards and analytics for executive leadership.
- Monitor supplier risk and enforce governance frameworks.
Capability Building
- Develop competency models and career paths for procurement professionals.
- Deliver training on category management, negotiation, and digital tools.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business units and sourcing teams.
- Communicate CoE initiatives and secure alignment across regions.
- Lead change management for new processes and technologies.
- Apply structured sourcing methodologies (e.g., 7-Step Strategic Sourcing) to deliver measurable results.
Supervisor Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop direct reports.
- Participate in hiring, training, performance reviews, rewarding, and disciplinary actions.
- Partner with HR to resolve employee issues.
Who we want:
If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
- Hard-working winners - Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
- Dedicated achievers - People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
- Effective communicators - People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Collaborative partner - People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
What you need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Finance required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, or sourcing experience.
- 0–3 years of supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience in process design, governance, and digital procurement transformation.
- Strong knowledge of P2P systems, e-sourcing platforms, AI, and analytics tools.
- Functional ERP knowledge (JDE or similar) and familiarity with logistics, warehousing, and distribution.
- Experience with supplier onboarding, contract workflows, P2P processes, and global cost tracking.
- Preferred Certifications: CPSM, CSCP, MCIPS.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
- Power BI and advanced analytics tools.
- AI tools such as ChatGPT or similar technologies.
Don’t feel like you check all the boxes? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities.
Company Values & Benefits
FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as:
- Hybrid remote work arrangements
- Generous paid time off & holidays
- Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
- On site café & complimentary beverage stations
- Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
- 401(k) with matching & service contributions
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Short & long-term disability
- Fertility & adoption support
- Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
- Professional development assistance
- Health & wellness programs
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