MANAGER, PROCUREMENT (PAPER & PRINTED MATERIALS)

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE.
We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers - such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world.
Together, we are creating a better future - for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member.
Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.
ABOUT THE ROLE As the Manager, Procurement (Paper & Printed Materials), you will be accountable for the overall management of the Paper & Printed Materials category for North America across all Business Units.
This role will develop and execute the sourcing strategy and supply agreements for all Corrugated Packaging, Folding Cartons, Labels, and Flexible Materials.
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 and component pricing for innovation and support innovation projects through commercialization Partner with suppliers to bring new product and/or process innovations that drive profitable growth Responsible for Paper & Printed Materials 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 Assist in coaching and developing others on the team REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING Bachelor's degree preferably in an Engineering, Business or Supply Chain discipline Minimum 5 years' experience in Procurement Portfolio/Category Management, Product Supply, and/or Finance PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS Masters degree/MBA preferred Min 2-years' experience in fast-moving, Consumer Packaged Goods industry Experience with paper packaging and/or Procurement Operations will be considered a competitive advantage.
Procurement skills using key tools such as market analysis, negotiation, clean sheets as well as the ability to execute agreed upon strategies.
Project Management.
Planning, implementing, monitoring, and completing projects.
Communication skills to have the ability to interface with multiple levels of an organization both internally and externally with a proven track record of cross functional collaboration in a matrixed organization.
Financial Analysis.
Gathering, organizing and evaluating financial data in order to support business decision making.
Strong financial acumen with thorough understanding of P&L and balance sheet levers Advanced in the following capability areas.
Design to Value/DTV- Applying knowledge relevant to optimizing the relationship between product design and manufacturing processes in order to maximize value for the consumer and drive profit margin improvements for the company.
Negotiation- Seeking to resolve different perspectives or matters of dispute by discovering shared interests and finding mutually acceptable solutions.
Risk and Opportunity Management - Identifying, assessing, prioritizing, documenting, and managing risk and its impact.
Strategic Sourcing.
Identifying, evaluating, and engaging suppliers in order to optimize quality and value in the purchase of materials, services, and equipment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS Full time Travel up to 15% Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees 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.
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