Lead, Procurement

Newell Brands • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Lead, Procurement is responsible for strategic procurement management of the supply base for sourced finished goods and components in the Coolers category within the Outdoor & Recreation segment. The role focuses on new product development, productivity, working capital, responsible sourcing, and continuous improvement. As a member of the Sourced Finished Good Procurement team, the Lead develops, oversees, and executes strategic procurement activities that support internal stakeholders and functional and business-unit goals. The position also leads multiple projects independently and provides direction to peers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in procurement, supply chain, engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, or operations.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and strong business financial knowledge.
• Familiarity with using AI tools to improve efficiency, generate insights, and drive value.
• Competency with Microsoft Office applications, including Copilot, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Power BI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a supportive, collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• Organization and strong communication skills.
• Ability to present solutions to stakeholders using quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Self-confidence and integrity in a challenging work environment.
• Ability to use analytical skills to influence business decisions.
• Ability to set clear expectations, constructively challenge stakeholders and suppliers, and support well-founded recommendations while maintaining collaborative relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Consumer products experience.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial activities with designated suppliers, including competitive market bids and analysis, contract management, product and part qualification, negotiation, continuous improvement of lead time and service performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct commodity spend analysis and productivity tracking.
• Manage and lead cost-savings and supplier-development projects in support of category sourcing strategy.
• Conduct independent projects related to procurement, supply-chain improvement, or specific business requirements.
• Lead project reviews and status updates and demonstrate a thorough understanding of assigned projects.
• Support new product development launches by coordinating sourcing activities, product and part qualification, and supplier readiness with cross-functional teams to meet cost, quality, and launch timelines.
• Provide direction to peers and demonstrate leadership across multiple projects.

What This Job Offers

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