Procurement Associate Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Associate Manager Procurement, you will be accountable for the overall management of Raw Materials for the LATAM region with hubs in Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil. 

This role will develop and execute the sourcing strategy and supply agreements for Raw Materials such as Solvents, Surfactants, Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), and Miscellaneous Chemicals. In this role you will develop strategic partnerships with suppliers to ensure supply and deliver on cost, innovation, and sustainability goals. If you want to leverage your negotiation and strategic sourcing skills and make a direct impact to packaging sustainability, then we want to hear from you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and own the regional Procurement sourcing strategy, and deliver the objectives of supply continuity, cost savings, working capital improvement, sustainability, innovation, and service.
• Manage key supplier relationships across the region and develop a deep understanding of the market and supply base.
• Execute strategy through the RFP process, supplier evaluation/selection, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Lead supplier selection for innovation and support innovation projects through commercialization.
• Partner with suppliers to bring new products and/or process innovations that drive profitable growth.
• Responsible for Sustainability goals and objectives.
• Deliver inflation forecasts used in the SCJ budgeting process, track commodities, mitigate inflation, and provide contractual pricing information to operations teams.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• BS degree preferably in a Chemistry, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a Supply Chain discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Procurement Portfolio/Category Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or R&D.
• Min 2-years’ experience in fast-moving, Consumer Packaged Goods industry or other applicable industries

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Category management of Raw Materials
• Procurement skills in areas such as market analysis, negotiation, clean sheets as well as the ability to execute agreed upon strategies and project management skills (Planning, implementing, monitoring, and completing project).
• Communication and presentation skills to have the ability to interface with and influence multiple levels of an organization internally and externally with a proven track record of cross functional collaboration in a matrix organization.
• Ability to work independently and manage for results and good business orientation necessary to achieve financial targets.
• Strong financial analysis skills, organizing and evaluating financial data to support business decision making.
• Risk and Opportunity Management, identifying, assessing, prioritizing, documenting, and managing risk and its impact.
• Strategic Sourcing, identifying, evaluating, and engaging suppliers to optimize quality and value in the purchase of materials, services and equipment.
• Manage complex projects with a high degree of ambiguity.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Travel up to 15%
•  Full-Time
•  Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees
• This role is not eligible for relocation

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

ABOUT US

SC Johnson (SCJ) is a family company working for a better world. It's this essence that drives all its activities around the world for 135 years. Throughout its history, it has established itself as one of the leading global manufacturers of household brands, offering high-quality products in hygiene, cleaning, home storage, air fresheners, pest control, among others. In Brazil, its portfolio includes recognized brands such as Pato®, Mr. Músculo®, Lysoform®, Glade®, Raid®, OFF!®, Baygon®, and Ziploc®.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.