Indirect Purchasing Sr Buyer
About The Position
This position is responsible for procuring raw materials used in Scotts products manufactured at internal and external production sites. The role collaborates with R&D and Marketing to develop three- to five-year global technology and innovation strategies and contributes to supplier selection and development. Monthly duties include financial, material, and production forecasting and developing and executing cost-savings projects. The buyer develops and maintains relationships with new and existing global raw-material suppliers. The position is hybrid and based at Scotts Miracle-Gro's world headquarters in Marysville, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Travel is required as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or Horticulture.
- Industry knowledge of horticultural inputs and commodities, particularly organics, nutrients, surfactants, and soil media.
- Ability to navigate a regulated industry, such as Organic/OMRI.
- Three to five years of experience in procurement, supply chain, research and development, regulatory, or agribusiness.
- Strong computer skills, including SAP R/3, Google programs, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to coordinate material requirements across multiple manufacturing facilities while sourcing and negotiating contracts.
Nice To Haves
- International purchasing experience.
- Ability to operate without supervision and demonstrate motivation and initiative.
- Assertive, entrepreneurial approach and passion for the work.
- Creative, out-of-the-box thinking and ability to gain support for ideas in a large organization.
- Ability to succeed in a competitive, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to build strong relationships and influence others to complete projects.
- Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to independently source and evaluate supplier capabilities and make informed strategy and negotiation decisions.
- Consumer packaged goods (CPG) company experience.
Responsibilities
- Partner with cross-functional teams to develop multi-year global technology strategies for products including plant food, lawn care, and growing media.
- Evaluate new technologies, supplier capabilities, cost structures, risks, and partnership potential.
- Develop, negotiate, and execute supply agreements in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Create and implement comprehensive procurement strategies for assigned responsibilities.
- Develop and implement cost-savings projects that generate at least 2–3% of assigned spend annually.
- Ensure compliance-related processes and procedures are followed.
- Develop disruption mapping and mitigation strategies.
- Communicate business updates to internal and external partners in writing and verbally.
- Travel as required.
- Conduct financial, material, and production forecasting.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible family members.
- Wellness reimbursement program.
- 401(k) match up to 7.5%.
- 15% discount on company stock.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- Access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
