Franklin Electric

Advanced Sourcing Supplier Development Manager

Franklin Electric

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Fort Wayne • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Lead and manage RFQ processes for New Product Development (NPD) programs, ensuring sourcing timelines are achieved.
  • Partner with design engineering teams on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews to embed supplier input early in the design cycle.
  • Develop and maintain cost models for new and current products to drive competitive and sustainable cost structures.
  • Collaborate with global category teams to identify and deliver process-related cost reduction projects that achieve annual savings targets.
  • Support supplier development initiatives to strengthen capabilities, drive Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) improvements, and optimize supply performance.
  • Act as a cross-functional liaison between procurement, engineering, operations, and suppliers to ensure program milestones and cost objectives are met.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred) OR 15 years demonstrated comparable experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in supplier development, procurement, sourcing, or VAVE/value engineering within a manufacturing/industrial environment.
  • Strong knowledge of DFM principles, cost modeling, and supplier cost reduction strategies.
  • Proven track record of delivering annual cost savings through supplier collaboration and process improvement.
  • Excellent project management, communication, and influencing skills.
  • Comfortable working in a global, matrixed environment with multicultural teams.
  • Proficiency in MS Office; ERP/PLM system experience a plus.
Benefits
  • 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
RFQ processesNew Product DevelopmentDesign for Manufacturabilitycost modelingValue AnalysisValue Engineeringsupplier developmentprocurementsourcingprocess improvement
Soft skills
project managementcommunicationinfluencingcollaborationcross-functional liaisonmulticultural teamwork
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineeringBachelor’s degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s degree in BusinessMaster’s degree (preferred)