Associate Manager, Procurement

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 Associate Manger, Indirect Procurement advertising – you will be responsible for supporting the Advertising Procurement team with sourcing/portfolio management and customer service activities. In this role, you will engage and work in partnership with the NACB & ICB Marketing Organizations, including Equity, Ecommerce, Content & Technology, Customer Marketing, and MIM to support long-term business goals. You will support the development and implementation of various strategic sourcing initiatives aiming to optimize end to end processes, innovation, service levels, and total cost of ownership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Portfolio Management Support

• Support management of supplier relationships, monthly governance and performance management
• Perform spend analysis and maintenance including reviewing detailed vendor spend from SAP, Excel and other databases
• Create strategies to achieve cash goals.  Assist in cost savings initiatives
• Develop Request for Information and Proposals (RFIs / RFPs) and negotiate terms with suppliers
• Demonstrate experience leading cross-functional project teams, including gaining team consensus for project objectives, developing project plans, timetables, milestones, team member accountabilities, etc.
• Research and analyze industry development and trends, best practices and internal data
• Assist in driving the annual scope process through clear communication with NACB & ICB category teams, cluster marketing teams as well as agency partners
• Work with legal staff on creating contracts for new partners and updating existing contracts
• Manage advertising contract requests in COUPA (NDAs)

Customer Service / Operational Support

• Execute processes, update SharePoint data to ensure delivery of services to the NACB & ICB Marketing teams and agency partners
• Preparing presentations for C-level SCJ senior management
• Resolve invoice related discrepancies with suppliers
• Drive identification and development of continuous improvement solutions
• Address and provide resolution for supplier service and quality issues
• Kick off Vendor Risk Assessments (VRA’s) and support onboarding of new vendors and agencies

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• all candidates must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Experience with Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) systems
• Experience with SAP
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manager various stakeholders.Manage projects and priorities while meeting milestones and deadlines
• Demonstrated business acumen, with analytical and problem-solving skills

Job Requirements:

• 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. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment, and the position remains at-will. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment, and the position remains at-will.

Inclusion & Diversity

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