Associate Manager, Procurement

Energizer Holdings • Clayton, MO

7h

About The Position

Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Position Summary

The Associate Manager, Procurement is responsible for developing and executing category strategies that deliver measurable business results. This role partners closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, lead sourcing activities, manage suppliers, and provide subject‑matter expertise across assigned categories. The Associate Manager ensures effective strategy alignment, operational excellence, and proactive value creation across the procurement lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5–7 years’ experience in procurement, operations, analytics, or related field with a track record of successfully managing complex projects
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and financial‑analysis skills
• Advanced Excel/PowerPoint/Access skills (beyond basic data entry)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to business audiences
• Highly self‑motivated, able to lead change in a decentralized environment
• Strong understanding of cost drivers, working capital, and financial metrics
• Experience in contract negotiations, project leadership, and strategic planning
• Knowledge of eProcurement and eSourcing methodologies (SAP and SAP Ariba preferred)

Responsibilities

• Category Strategy & Execution Develop and execute short‑ and long‑term category strategies aligned with Energizer’s business objectives
• Build and maintain a project pipeline based on stakeholder plans, business needs, and market insights
• Establish category metrics; monitor and communicate performance to stakeholders and Proc leadership
• Ongoing evaluation of strategies based on market analysis, risk assessments, and changing market conditions
• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration Serve as the primary liaison with stakeholders to understand requirements, align on sourcing methodologies, and ensure procurement’s ongoing value contribution
• Use strong influencing and stakeholder‑management skills to build trust, secure alignment, and drive adoption of recommended strategies
• Sourcing & Negotiations Lead sourcing events in accordance with Energizer’s strategic sourcing process, including data collection, opportunity analysis, RFI/RFP development, and supplier evaluation
• Create effective sourcing and negotiation plans; lead negotiations to achieve cost savings, value creation, and cash‑flow improvements
• Manage contract renewals and ensure compliance with procurement policies and processes
• Supplier Relationship Management Act as the category subject‑matter expert and manage key supplier relationships
• Conduct benchmarking, should‑cost analysis, and competitive intelligence reviews to identify opportunities for improvement
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure ongoing supplier performance and compliance
• Analysis, Reporting & Tools Perform advanced quantitative and financial analysis using Excel, Ariba, SAP, and related tools
• Provide reporting, tracking, and analysis of key categories and sourcing data
• Use eProcurement and eSourcing methodologies to enhance efficiency and transparency
• Leadership & Team Development Manage and develop Buyers, providing coaching, guidance, and performance feedback
• Act as an internal coach on the Energizer Strategic Sourcing Process and help elevate procurement capabilities across the team

Benefits

• Energizer strives to create a supportive work environment centered around colleagues’ professional and personal well-being.
• Our total rewards package provides comprehensive benefits to attract, retain, and protect our colleagues – including health and welfare insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level