Indirect Procurement Buyer

Scotts Miracle-Gro•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$67,800 - $79,800

About The Position

The Indirect Procurement Buyer is responsible for aiding in sourcing activities for various areas of Indirect Procurement which may include MRO, office supplies, PPE, facilities management, Landscaping and utilities. This Buyer Role will support the team with tactical procurement work and category projects as assigned.

Requirements

BS or BA in Procurement, Supply Chain or other business- related field
2-3 years’ relevant procurement experience
Business experience with one or more targeted products/services
Negotiation skills
Analytical thought process
Team player with the ability to work cross functionally
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office and GSuite a plus)

Nice To Haves

Experience working within Indirect Procurement
Experience working for a Consumer Packaged Goods company

Responsibilities

Sourcing projects which may include market analysis, RFQ process, negotiations, contract initiation, and contract management.
Develop strong relationships with internal Business partners and other stakeholders, ensuring that Procurement offers support as needed.
Help drive cost-saving initiatives to align with company goals
Identify and gain alignment to pursue new savings or value add opportunities
Assist in Contract Renewals and help to increase the percentage of Spend Under Management (SUM)
Participate in internal demand management and partner with suppliers to add value and achieve continuous improvement
Complete analysis that supports assigned projects assessing industry factors, financial impact, risk and overall business decision, outlining the strength of the opportunity
Be able to determine total cost of ownership for products and services procured
Demonstrate a bias toward action and ability to work autonomously
PO creation, Vendor review/approval, and PO reconciliation as needed
Lease management and lease reporting in various systems.
Demonstrate an ability to have a sense of urgency when needed and know how to escalate internally when required
Manage catalog vendors and the assortment provided within Ariba
Travel as business needs dictate (limited)

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Wellness reimbursement program
401K match (up to 7.5%)
15% discount on company stock
Maven Family Planning
Up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy
Employee Resource Groups (diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability)
Paid volunteer time