About the position
As the Associate Manager, Global Procurement-IT you will be in a key role within the Procurement Portfolio. You will support the IT, IS, SSC and Data Management functions for SC Johnson. You will support and deliver Cost and Cash savings and drive strategies that align with both business and company initiatives. This role will support the Manager, Global Procurement - IT to accomplish these goals. Together, this team of two will manage the end-to-end strategic sourcing and procurement process for BPT categories, representing approximately $130MM in annual expenditures, while partnering closely with key stakeholders. This role is responsible for administrative functions within our P2P tools, compliance with the Global Procurement Policy, and internal stakeholder alignment.
Responsibilities
- Define the BPT-Procurement Strategy to establish supply sources and maximize market conditions.
- Develop and implement the sourcing strategy of selected subcategories globally.
- Engage with internal customers to understand their needs and summarize business requirements.
- Evaluate performance metrics for owned categories and track/report on performance metrics.
- Drive engagement of procurement with business teams to optimize value creation.
- Build a strong understanding of strategic business direction and priorities across suppliers.
- Engage in mutually beneficial relationships with key suppliers and participate in joint business planning.
- Analyze metrics and evaluate approaches to meet business objectives and benefit targets.
- Lead IT/IS procurement activities including strategic sourcing and supplier management.
- Lead sourcing initiatives and develop total cost of ownership models.
- Lead analysis of vendor and internal performance against contracts and benchmarks.
- Develop, document, and execute global category strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Lead the preparation and evaluation of RFIs and RFPs.
- Develop and manage stakeholder relationships and influence stakeholders to align with best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or similar industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.
- Min 5 years professional experience in procurement/strategic sourcing.
Nice-to-haves
- Min 1 year in IT/IS procurement.
- Masters/MBA preferred.
- Experience with modern procurement processes, systems and tools.
- Experience leading or assisting with supplier negotiations.
- Experience with cross-functional and global teams.
- Strategic, analytical and conceptual skills experience.
- Passion for procurement and creative solutioning.
- Strong communicator and influencer; comfortable engaging all levels of the organization.
- Experience in risk and opportunity management.
Benefits
- Bonuses
- Long-term incentives
- Matching 401(k) contributions
- Profit sharing based on company profitability
- Subsidized health care plans
- Maternity/paternity/adoption leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Vacation purchase options
- Recreation and fitness centers
- Childcare
- Counseling services
