Manager, Procurement (Corporate Services)

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.

The Manager, Procurement (Corporate Services) leads the overall management of Procurement for the categories of Professional Services, Contract Labor, Human Resources, and Travel.  This strategic category represents $600 MM in spend. In this role, you’ll develop and lead Procurement strategies to deliver service, innovation, cost & working capital improvements, risk management, and sustainability.  You’ll build and sustain strategic relationships with internal cross functional partners and suppliers, drive plans to assure supply continuity and responsiveness, identify opportunities for efficiency and control improvements, and define strategic processes. Bring your experience in partnering with Corporate HR, Facilities, RD&E, Finance, and other enterprise stakeholders to drive innovative solutions to ensure a winning employee experience, while creating an advantaged cost position for SCJ.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• In partnership with stakeholders, owns and leads the Global Procurement Strategy for Corporate Services and executes strategy through:

  • Development of market assessments, key levers, and portfolio strategies utilizing global, regional, and local capabilities that deliver SCJ corporate business strategy.

  • Negotiations with global, regional, and local suppliers across cultural and regulatory environments.

  • Global supplier sourcing and new project support.

  • Supplier evaluation and selection.

  • Contract negotiation/execution.

  • Supply and Business continuity planning.

• Engage with key business stakeholders to achieve alignment on long-term strategies to deliver business growth through innovation and long-term sustainable business delivery. 

• Manage supplier relationships across all categories to drive performance, enable innovation, and create working efficiencies.

• Deliver committed cost savings, working capital improvement, cost containment, sustainability, and other value creation goals for the spend.

• Creates and maintains effective short- and long-term business continuity plans to deliver service requirements.

• Maintains up to date knowledge of global/regional/local markets, trends including global/regional/local influences and market dynamics to key stakeholders.

• Leverage emerging trends and technologies to deliver service and operating profit.

• Lead & manage special projects in support of long-term business plans.

• Develop team to drive results and skill improvements.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience considered in lieu of degree requirement.

• 7+ years of overall experience within Supply Chain, Finance and/or Procurement.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• 5+ years of experience in a Procurement Portfolio role

• MBA preferred

• Ability to develop and manage relationships with senior leadership and engage them in strategic management for value creation and innovation

• Demonstrated skills include organizational communication and networking ability, strategic thinking, leadership, strong influencing skills, high level communication, negotiations, and problem analysis

• Ability to work in matrixed, cross-functional environment

• Experience in Corporate Services Procurement

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full Time

• Travel up to 10%

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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