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Manager - Electronics Engineering Work Mode: Onsite Location: Onsite 4 - Kohler, WI Opportunity As the Electronics Engineering Manager, you will play a significant part in the development of products by engaging in a very collaborative, rapidly changing environment to integrate new technologies into Kohler products and solutions. You will contribute at every stage of the K&B product development cycle, from concept to production, driving both individual product features and overall system validation activities. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are a must, as you will be asked to partner with team members and other engineering teams. In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive the technology and product development for many of Kohler's consumer products. You will be responsible for leadership of a team of electronic engineers within the electronics engineering group. This is a hands-on position; you will also be responsible for designing and implementing electronic subsystems for new products. Reporting to the Director of Engineering- Electronics and Smart Technology, the successful candidate will guide efficient engineering development and grow our talent for the long-term evolution of the group. You must possess a level of expertise that will facilitate both electronics product development, as well as coaching, continuous learning, and career development of team members. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Drive the current and future of hardware architecture Outline requirements & document feature specs Coordinate with your engineering team and the program management team technical updates Make strategic technical product decisions that positively affect the engineering team's ability to deliver embedded technologies Provide team members career-development opportunities and maintain an ongoing constructive feedback loop with them Inspire innovation and technical growth in your associates through hands-on mentoring and encouragement Manage the team to deliver product solutions that are on time and on budget Coach the team as they progress through their careers and conduct performance reviews Participate in all phases of product development (requirements, analysis, architecture, development, testing, debugging, and delivery) Collaborate with industrial designers, mechanical engineers, and other engineers to build best-in-class products Own the electronics design process and continually enhance the process to improve efficiency and productivity Manage contract development resources as needed Skills/Requirements Bachelor's Degree in electrical, electronics, or computer engineering is required. Direct experience with the design of electronic circuits and modules is required. Must have 10 years of electronics (digital and analog) development in a concurrent engineering environment where quality, innovation, and time-to-market are priorities 3+ years leading a team of electronics engineers Expertise and proficiency in circuit design, schematic entry and PCB layout tools Expertise in DFM Experience with MCUs, peripherals, features, and development environment Experience with DevOps tools, DFMEAs, and simulation tools Knowledge of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Technologies is desired Able to coordinate the efforts of multiple teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly organized, creative, motivated, and passionate about achieving results CUSTOM.PAY.TRANSPARENCY Why Choose Kohler? We empower each associate to with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. About Us It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Engineer II, CPD Work Mode: Onsite Location: Onsite, four days per week - Kohler, WI Opportunity This is an invitation to contribute your engineering talent to Kohler Co., one of North America's oldest and largest privately held companies-an organization known for craftsmanship, innovation, and a culture grounded in creativity, consciousness, and character. As a Current Product Development Engineer, you'll play a critical role in advancing the performance, value, and manufacturability of our faucet product portfolio. You'll blend engineering excellence with practical problem-solving as you uncover cost-reduction opportunities, drive efficiency across global plants, and help shape the next evolution of Kohler products. You will work with minimal guidance, demonstrating initiative and independent judgment as you proactively identify areas for improvement and execute engineering solutions that deliver measurable results. What You'll Do Identify and assess technical feasibility of product redesigns and manage the execution of cost reduction activities. Apply engineering analysis to design enhancements that improve production efficiency and cost effectiveness worldwide. Review product returns and determine the root cause of faucet product issues.Includes potential travel to customer locations for troubleshooting. Work closely customer service and quality groups to understand product failure reports and lead troubleshooting investigations. Create and validate short term and long term solutions to address product performance issues. Consolidate and report on issues and trends related to product failures and improvement opportunities. Develop and propose new ideas for product features, improvements, and innovations. Stay at the forefront of materials, technologies, and manufacturing processes to influence future product direction. Create and maintain detailed product specifications that reflect manufacturing requirements, regulatory standards, and marketing needs. Generate and evaluate multiple technical solutions using Design for Six Sigma, FEA, and other analytical methods-while recognizing when quick, practical solutions are the best path forward. Own all aspects of product design accuracy, including GD&T, tolerance stack ups, and form/fit/function evaluations. Ensure product compliance and functionality through testing and analysis. Preserve and elevate Kohler's design and styling standards across components and assemblies. Prepare technical drawings and documentation that clearly define or update product requirements. Manage priorities, action plans, and timelines for multiple projects; influence cross functional partners even without direct authority. Support cost modeling efforts and track savings across projects. Exhibit, and encourage others to exhibit behaviors and actions that: Delight Customers, Inspire People, Boldly Innovate, Own It and Prioritize Skills/Requirements Bachelor of science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program required, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering focus is preferred. Minimum of 2 years of mechanical engineering experience. Previous successful leadership of engineering or cross-functional team is desirable. Demonstrate a working knowledge of CAD modeling, Creo/Windchill experience preferred. Hands on fabrication and prototyping skills Experience with SAP is a positive, as well as the demonstrated ability to research and manage product data. International and domestic travel as needed (approx. 15%) CUSTOM.PAY.TRANSPARENCY Why Choose Kohler? We empower each associate to with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. About Us It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Sr. Engineer Work Mode: Onsite Location: Onsite, four days per week - Kohler, WI Opportunity Shape the future of bathing as a technical leader on a passionate team delivering innovative, high-quality products for customers across the Americas. As a Senior Engineer, you will define technical direction, assess the feasibility of new concepts, and drive engineering excellence from early concept through commercialization and ongoing optimization. Working within a highly collaborative, cross-functional team that values your perspective and expertise, you will influence product performance, manufacturability, cost efficiency, engineering standards, and best practices. This role combines technical depth, creativity, and strong communication to deliver exceptional customer experiences and industry-leading products. In this role, you will: Apply engineering fundamentals and creative problem-solving to develop innovative, cost-effective, highly functional bathing products that set the standard for our industry and delight our customers. Lead the design and development of bathing products to achieve performance, manufacturability, cost, and quality targets. Provide technical leadership from concept development through engineering validation and commercialization for new products and redesigns of existing products. Lead the resolution of complex and ambiguous engineering challenges by defining the problem, evaluating alternatives, and applying advanced analysis and sound engineering judgment. Collaborate with global partners in marketing, program management, industrial design, and operations to transform innovative ideas into high-quality products delivered on time and within budget. Partner with our global engineering organization to capture knowledge, share best practices, and provide feedback on designs and deliverables. Study market trends, customer reviews, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies to identify future opportunities for innovation and enhancement. Specific Responsibilities: You will bring this leadership to life through the following hands-on engineering responsibilities: Provide high-level feasibility analysis on initial product concepts. Perform engineering calculations, tolerance stacks, and develop detailed technical drawings, incorporating engineering standards and GD&T. Lead and participate in Technical Design Reviews, Failure Mode and Effects Analyses, and brainstorming sessions. Contribute informed technical judgment and creative approaches to identify and mitigate product risks throughout development. Translate warranty metrics, consumer research, market data, and customer feedback into clear product specifications and design priorities. Evaluate designs for environmental sustainability and recommend improvements. Apply CAD modeling skills to develop and refine product concepts and detailed designs. Use our world-class on-site prototyping and test lab capabilities to validate product features and production readiness, then translate results into informed design improvements. Coordinate the development of detailed engineering designs, product specifications, bills of materials, and customer-facing documentation for new product launches, ensuring compliance with internal and industry requirements. Document and share technical insights to strengthen knowledge-sharing across the global development organization. Communicate technical information, results, and recommendations clearly through speaking, writing, and active listening to build alignment and motivate action. Skills/Requirements Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Minimum of 4 years of mechanical engineering experience. Previous experience with new product design and existing product optimization is preferred. Working knowledge of CAD modeling. Take ownership of engineering project deliverables and coordinate supporting work across contributors to maintain quality, timing, and alignment. Independently analyze, test, and resolve complex technical problems using sound engineering judgment. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed. CUSTOM.PAY.TRANSPARENCY Why Choose Kohler? We empower each associate to with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. About Us It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Sr. Engineer - Performance Showering Work Mode: Onsite Location: Onsite, four days per week - Kohler, WI Opportunity The primary responsibility of the Sr. Engineer - Performance Showering role is to deliver innovative consumer products as part of a highly collaborative cross-functional team. The Sr Project Engineer must combine strong technical skills, collaborative leadership, creativity, and business acumen to bring complex system products from initial concept through to production. We are looking for someone who: Leverages creative problem solving to design innovative, cost effective, and functional faucet products that delight customers and represent the Kohler brand. Brings a positive approach and collaborates with cross functional teams including marketing, program management, industrial design, and manufacturing operations to deliver products on time, within budget. Is passionate about innovation and consistently searches for opportunities to create transformative products. Understands broad range material and manufacturing process knowledge including: casting, forging, stamping, injection molding, welding, tube bending, hydroforming.Special focus in plastic injection molding design for manufacturing. Contributes to and leverages a diverse and global engineering organization . Exhibits strong mechanical aptitude and has established individual engineering design process. Demonstrated skill in ideation and creative design. Candidates with strong interest in CAD design and advanced prototyping are preferred. What you will be doing: Create Partner with Product Marketing and Industrial Design to develop a product specification using consumer research, market data, and sales feedback. Study consumer behaviors and competitive products to develop solutions that provide innovative and/or increased value to a customer Provide high-level feasibility analysis on initial product concepts Refine Develop and refine concepts using 3D modeling software (Creo), FEA, and CFD. Utilize tools such as DFMEA and engineering design critiques to identify and eliminate or mitigate high risk failure modes. Leverage our world class on-site prototyping and test lab capabilities to create physical prototypes to validate product features. Work with our internal manufacturing team as well as suppliers to balance cost, performance, quality, and project timing. Validate product value through consumer and/or human experience research. Implement Perform engineering calculations, tolerance stacks, and develop detailed technical drawings, incorporating engineering standards and GD&T. Optimize design using DfM (Design for Manufacturing) principles to ensure reliable, stable, and efficient mass production. Ensure regulatory compliance through careful product verification test planning. Support manufacturing ramp up by providing on-site feedback during pre-production builds. Skills/Requirements Bachelor of Science (BS) in an engineering discipline required, Mechanical Engineering preferred 4+ years of engineering work experience. Demonstrate a working knowledge of CAD modeling. Sound technical judgement and technical communication skills Multi-lingual skills preferred, written and spoken (English, Spanish, Mandarin) International and domestic travel as needed ( 10%) CUSTOM.PAY.TRANSPARENCY Why Choose Kohler? We empower each associate to with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. About Us It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Electronics Engineering Technician IV Work Mode: Onsite Location: Onsite -Kohler, WI Opportunity Partner with electronics and product engineering teams in the development, testing, and evaluation of next-generation kitchen and bath products. As a Electronics Engineering Technician IV, you will be responsible for providing electro-mechanical design guidance, fabricating prototypes, assembling and reworking circuits, and testing a variety of subassemblies and systems for present and future products. Core Responsibilities Select and integrate electro-mechanical components and subassemblies into kitchen and bath products and provide guidance and support to other engineers in this area. Build and test prototype circuits, subassemblies, and wire harnesses. Perform hands-on measurements and data analysis for new and existing electronic designs. Lead implementation and execution of electronics qualification and verification testing, including regulatory compliance. Support the business in regulatory and code compliance to UL, CSA, FCC, CE, etc. standards and requirements. Document design and test results in a clear and concise manner. Skills/Requirements Two-year associate degree (or higher) in electronics or mechatronics related field and 8+ years of related experience Strong hands-on experience with electro-mechanical components and assemblies, including actuators and motors, pumps, sensors and switches, solenoids, etc. Deep knowledge of electrical components and circuits including analog, digital, and power electronics Demonstrated experience reading and understanding schematics, circuit board layouts, and mechanical drawings Clear understanding of PCB construction and PCBA assembly methods Ability to assemble / modify surface-mount and through-hole components using soldering irons and similar rework equipment Demonstrated experience using a variety of electronic test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, and power supplies Good documentation, interpretation, and reporting skills, ensuring accuracy and completeness in test procedures, data, and reports Ability to work independently to complete tasks with minimal direction and mentor others in areas of subject-matter expertise Strong communication skills in both written and verbal format CUSTOM.PAY.TRANSPARENCY Why Choose Kohler? We empower each associate to with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. About Us It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Sr. Systems Analyst Work Mode: Onsite Location: Onsite, four days per week - Kohler, WI Opportunity The Senior Systems Analyst is a global technical lead for the CAD, PDM, PLM, and related engineering platforms that support product development across Kohler Co. The role sustains and improves system capability, performance, integration, data integrity, standards, and global adoption while partnering with Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, and IT. Specific Responsibilities Serve as technical lead and subject matter expert for Creo, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Windchill, and related engineering applications. Configure, maintain, test, deploy, and continuously improve CAD and PDM/PLM platforms, integrations, user environments, standards, templates, and workflows. Develop system requirements, technical specifications, automation, scripts, reporting, and repeatable deployment and support processes. Plan and execute release testing, upgrades, rollouts, validation, documentation, and user communications. Provide advanced technical support and escalation leadership; troubleshoot complex issues and address root causes. Mentor users support complex modeling needs, lead training, and coordinate a global super-user community. Govern engineering-system policies, procedures, configuration practices, drawing standards, and lifecycle data processes. Monitor software licensing, utilization, performance, and service trends to identify investment and optimization opportunities. Lead improvement initiatives that increase productivity, strengthen data quality, reduce process variation, and improve user experience. Partner with Corporate IT, business teams, vendors, consultants, Purchasing, and Legal to deliver secure, reliable, and supportable solutions. Manage multiple projects and priorities, maintain clear documentation, and follow through on commitments and action items. Represent Kohler, as appropriate, in technical committees, vendor forums, conferences, and industry events. Skills/Requirements Required: Associate degree in engineering, computer-aided design, information systems, computer science, or related discipline, or equivalent education and experience. At least two years of relevant experience supporting CAD, PDM, PLM, engineering applications, or product development systems. Demonstrated experience with Creo or another enterprise CAD platform, including advanced modeling or system support. Working knowledge of product development processes, engineering data, networked systems, and software deployment concepts. Strong technical problem-solving, documentation, communication, planning, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in engineering, information systems, computer science, or related discipline. Enterprise experience with Creo and Windchill and working knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Siemens NX. Experience with scripting, automation, reporting, license management, integrations, system upgrades, global rollouts, or user training. CUSTOM.PAY.TRANSPARENCY Why Choose Kohler? We empower each associate to with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. About Us It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Sr. Compliance Engineer Work Mode: Onsite Location: Onsite, four days per week - Kohler, WI Opportunity Kohler is seeking a Senior Compliance Engineer to join our Codes & Standards team with a dedicated focus on electrical product compliance and certification. This role supports the successful certification and market access of Kohler's electrical and electronically enabled Kitchen & Bath products by helping development teams understand and navigate applicable safety, emissions, and efficiency requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong experience working with product certification agencies, interpreting compliance requirements, and guiding projects through certification activities. While an engineering background is highly preferred, candidates with significant experience in electrical product certification, regulatory compliance, product safety, or related technical disciplines are encouraged to apply. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys collaborating across functions, solving compliance challenges, and helping teams bring safe and compliant products to market. Specific Responsibilities Support product teams by identifying electrical safety, compliance, and certification requirements throughout product development. Coordinate electrical product certifications with third-party agencies, including submissions, testing activities, renewals, documentation, and certification maintenance. Serve as a compliance resource to engineering and project teams by helping interpret applicable electrical safety, emissions, and efficiency requirements. Review product changes and assess potential impacts to existing certifications and regulatory compliance. Work closely with testing laboratories, NRTLs, certification bodies, and regulatory organizations to support successful project execution. Assist teams in understanding applicable North American requirements, including UL and CSA standards, and their implications for product design and market access. Support compliance-related troubleshooting efforts when certification or regulatory issues arise. Develop and maintain compliance guidance materials, reference documents, and training resources that improve organizational understanding of electrical certification requirements. Monitor changes to relevant electrical safety standards and communicate potential impacts to product teams. Participate in broader Codes & Standards activities, including regulatory monitoring, standards development, and continuous improvement initiatives as needed. Skills/Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field is strongly preferred. Equivalent combinations of technical education, product certification experience, regulatory compliance experience, or product safety expertise will also be considered. Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical product certification, product compliance, product safety, electrical engineering, or a related technical field. Experience working with electrical certification agencies, testing laboratories, or NRTLs is highly preferred. Working knowledge of North American electrical safety standards and certification processes, including UL and CSA requirements. Familiarity with international standards and certification frameworks is beneficial but not required. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Effective communication skills and the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders across the organization. Self-motivated learner with strong attention to detail and a practical approach to resolving compliance challenges. CUSTOM.PAY.TRANSPARENCY Why Choose Kohler? We empower each associate to with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. About Us It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Sr. Category Leader, Marketing & Communications Work Mode: Onsite Location: Onsite, four days per week - Kohler, WI Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to shape how Kohler invests in media and marketing partnerships that build our brands, reach consumers, and drive business impact. The Senior Category Leader - Marketing & Communications, will serve as a strategic partner to Marketing, bringing commercial discipline, supplier insight, and market expertise to help maximize value, improve transparency, and enable smarter, faster decisions across a dynamic and evolving media landscape. This senior role will focus on all kinds of marketing media planning, development, execution and distribution. Scope and Responsibilities Lead media procurement strategy and sourcing execution for Kohler's marketing organization, including paid media, digital, programmatic, social, search, retail media, agency services, measurement, and related marketing technology. Partner with marketing, brand, finance, legal, privacy, analytics, and agency stakeholders to translate business needs into sourcing strategies, scopes of work, contract requirements, performance expectations, and supplier governance plans. Lead competitive sourcing events, supplier evaluations, bid analysis, negotiations, award recommendations, renewals, and contract changes for media agencies, platforms, and related suppliers. Analyze spend, supplier proposals, rate cards, agency fees, media pricing models, contract terms, market dynamics, and performance data to support fact-based decisions and total value recommendations. Manage supplier relationships and governance routines, including scorecards, business reviews, issue resolution, escalation paths, performance commitments, renewal planning, and continuous improvement actions. Deliver category value through cost avoidance, savings, risk reduction, improved transparency, supplier accountability, and stronger return on marketing investment including Return on Ad Spend (ROAS). Provide media procurement expertise on agency models, fee structures, commercial terms, brand safety, content rights and evolving media market trends. Communicate sourcing activity, supplier performance, risks, value delivered, and recommended improvements to procurement, marketing, and senior business leaders. Key Media/Marketing Subject Matter Expertise: Strong understanding of paid media categories, agency models, media platforms, fee structures, retainer and rate cards, media markups, and other key commercial levers. Strong understanding of marketing performance and value metrics (e.g., return on ad spend, cost per acquisition, engagement and conversion) Ability to evaluate supplier proposals using business impact, service quality, performance, risk, and total cost of ownership metrics. Familiarity with digital marketing ecosystem, supplier landscape, and compliance considerations (data privacy, IP rights, and content usage). Connect sourcing decisions to Kohler's brand priorities, marketing objectives, risk mitigation, value creation, and budget effectiveness. Manage complexity by making sense of complex media, supplier, contract, budget, and performance information to define issues and solve problems. Key Procurement Subject Matter Expertise: Contract Proficiency Understand the importance of contract quality and deliver to high standards Interpret business, commercial and legal contract terms and conditions and communicate them so that associates of all levels can understand them Independently manage and lead sourcing and contracting processes Negotiation Negotiate marketing and communications services engagements and agreements with a focus on media Seek to increase the amount of negotiation power and leverage in every opportunity, and when that is not possible, negotiate well within varying degrees of power and leverage Analyze commercial aspects of proposals and contracts, with a focus on delivering against appropriate marketing/communications metrics and overall value (not just reductions in cost) Category and Supplier Management: Develop media category strategies that balance cost, quality, speed, innovation, compliance, supplier performance, and business outcomes. Use spend data, supplier insights, benchmarks, market intelligence, and risk assessments to build fact-based sourcing recommendations. Govern supplier relationships through scorecards, business reviews, issue resolution, accountability routines, and continuous improvement plans. Interpersonal Competencies and Capabilities: Delight internal customers and stakeholders by accepting responsibility and holding self, suppliers, and stakeholders accountable to timelines, commitments, service levels, compliance expectations, and performance outcomes. Build and maintain key internal and external relationships, including those with senior leaders including directors, VPs and C-suite-level officers Proactively keep stakeholders up to date with timely, effective communication Inspire internal associate teams to always do what is right for Kohler Co Boldly innovate through process improvements and through finding new ways to do things Work independently and own workstreams as if this was your company Be comfortable asking questions when the desired outcome is unclear Prioritize competing workstreams according to their real level of urgency, anticipates risks, improves processes, and drives timely execution. Skills/Requirements Bachelor's degree in marketing, supply chain, business, finance, communications, or related field required; advanced degree preferred. Minimum of 8+ years of combined experience in strategic sourcing focused on marketing categories, category management, media procurement, media agency management, marketing operations, or related roles. Experience managing media, marketing, agency, communications, or technology-related contracts and sourcing projects with $1M-10M+ in annual spend Proficiency with supplier management, contract management, eSourcing, spend analytics, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, and related procurement or analytics tools. CUSTOM.PAY.TRANSPARENCY Why Choose Kohler? We empower each associate to with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. About Us It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Capital Equipment & Facilities Work Mode: Onsite Location: Onsite, four days per week - Kohler, WI Opportunity The Senior Manager, Indirect Sourcing is responsible for driving strategic value across indirect procurement, with a heightened emphasis on construction management, capital project execution, cost savings delivery, stakeholder engagement, and operational transformation. This role provides sourcing leadership and commercial oversight for construction and capital programs, ensuring projects are planned, sourced, contracted, and executed with strong governance, supplier accountability, budget discipline, schedule adherence, risk mitigation, and clear alignment to business priorities. The role enables the organization to shift from tactical purchasing support to proactive construction sourcing excellence and disciplined project execution. The role partners closely with Project Management, Operations, Engineering, and Finance to deliver measurable financial, operational, and sustainability outcomes. Specific Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Category Leadership Develop and implement global and regional indirect category strategies, with primary ownership for construction, capital projects, equipment, engineering services, facilities services, and related project execution support. Apply total cost of ownership (TCO) and LCC sourcing methodologies to optimize long-term value, not just initial price. Lead sourcing initiatives from strategy through execution, including scope alignment, bid strategy, RFx development, contractor prequalification, negotiations, contracting, change-order controls, and supplier performance management. Construction Management & Capital Plan Execution Partner with Project Management, Engineering, Operations, and Facilities teams to ensure construction and capital projects are scoped, sourced, awarded, mobilized, and executed within approved budget, schedule, quality, safety, and compliance expectations. Establish construction sourcing governance, contractor strategies, bid leveling discipline, award recommendations, execution readiness reviews, escalation paths, and risk mitigation plans to support on-time project delivery. Monitor project spend, savings realization, commitments, change orders, claims exposure, contractor performance, schedule risks, and commercial issues throughout the capital lifecycle. Support construction execution by ensuring clear commercial terms, defined contractor responsibilities, site readiness requirements, milestone tracking, invoice validation, lien waiver coordination, warranty expectations, and closeout documentation are incorporated into sourcing and contracting activities. Drive accountability with general contractors, construction managers, design partners, and specialty trade suppliers through structured business reviews, performance scorecards, issue resolution, and corrective action plans. Coordinate early procurement involvement in capital planning to improve estimate accuracy, sourcing lead times, contractor capacity planning, material availability, and execution sequencing before project approval and launch. Financial Performance & Value Delivery Deliver validated cost savings through strategic sourcing, demand management, and commercial optimization. Partner with Finance to ensure savings tracking, realization, and reporting align with financial standards. Provide commercial controls for construction projects by validating bid assumptions, challenging scope gaps, managing contingency exposure, supporting change-order governance, and escalating budget or schedule risks before they impact project delivery. Improve working capital by identifying and executing opportunities to increase DPO by 1 day while maintaining strong supplier relationships. Stakeholder Engagement & Compliance Engage business stakeholders to reduce fragmented and non-compliant onsite spending by reinforcing procurement policies and preferred supplier usage. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by balancing speed, compliance, and value creation. Drive adoption of sourcing strategies through change management, communication, and influence. Operating Model & Capability Transformation Lead the transition of tactical procurement activities to PSG, clearly defining roles, handoffs, and service levels. Enable the indirect sourcing team to focus on high-impact strategic initiatives rather than transactional work. Establish scalable processes, governance, and KPIs to support long-term sourcing maturity. Supplier Diversity & Sustainability Support and advance supplier diversity, sustainability, and ESG objectives across indirect categories. Partner with internal ESG teams to integrate sustainability criteria into sourcing decisions and supplier evaluations. Track and report progress against diversity and sustainability goals. People Leadership Lead, coach, and develop a team of sourcing professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Set clear goals and performance expectations aligned to business priorities. Build sourcing capability through mentoring, training, and best-practice sharing. Skills/Requirements Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred 7+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, construction sourcing, construction management support, or capital project execution, with significant indirect and construction spend exposure Proven track record supporting large-scale construction or capital projects delivered on budget, on schedule, and in alignment with quality, safety, compliance, and stakeholder expectations Experience with construction contracting models, contractor prequalification, bid leveling, change-order management, project controls, claims avoidance, site execution support, and capital project closeout processes Ability to influence cross-functional project teams and contractors to resolve execution issues, manage commercial risk, and maintain momentum against project milestones Experience developing and executing global or regional category strategies Strong financial acumen, including TCO/LCC and working capital optimization Demonstrated success leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders CUSTOM.PAY.TRANSPARENCY Why Choose Kohler? We empower each associate to with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. About Us It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.