Manager, Procurement Portfolio & Mold Management

SC Johnson•Racine, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Manager, Procurement – Portfolio & Mold Management, you will be part of the Rigid Plastics Procurement team, leading the Global Mold Management team and serving as the global portfolio lead for Home Resins and other resin categories that represent an annual spend of up to USD 240 million. You will develop global sourcing strategies, build strategic supplier partnerships, and deliver results across cost, cash, resiliency, innovation, sustainability, and supply continuity within a technically and commercially complex portfolio. You will also provide global governance for SC Johnson's mold assets, lead a regional Mold Management team across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Latin America (LATAM), and Asia Pacific (APAC), and serve as the business project leader for the implementation and ongoing governance of COAST, partnering with key cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful adoption and long-term governance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline is required
7–10 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Procurement Portfolio Management, Category Management, Procurement Operations, or other Supply Chain functions, preferably with regional responsibility
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Masters degree/MBA preferred
Experience with procurement disciplines including market analysis, negotiations, clean-sheet analysis, sourcing strategy execution, and project management
Experience in the plastics industry and operational procurement is preferred
Knowledge of industry, economic, and cost factors that influence mold pricing is preferred
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels and a demonstrated track record of cross-functional collaboration within a matrix organization
Demonstrated ability to work independently, deliver results, and apply strong business acumen to achieve financial objectives
Strong financial analysis skills, including the ability to organize and evaluate financial data to support business decision-making
Experience identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and managing business risks and opportunities
Experience developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supplier quality, value, and total cost
Ability to manage complex projects with a high degree of ambiguity

Responsibilities

Own and lead the global Home Resins and other assigned resin categories, representing an annual spend of up to USD 240 million
Develop and execute global, regional, and local Category and sourcing strategies aligned with SCJ business, cost, cash, resiliency, innovation, and sustainability goals
Maintain a strong understanding of resin markets, supply-and-demand conditions, commodity and feedstock trends, supplier capabilities, and regional risks
Lead supplier identification, evaluation, selection, negotiations, contracting, and ongoing performance management
Develop strategic supplier relationships that provide competitive cost, reliable supply, preferred access to capacity and innovation, and improved speed to market
Lead business reviews with strategic suppliers and align priorities and actions with cross-functional stakeholders
Deliver committed cost savings, working-capital improvements, risk mitigation, and other value-creation objectives
Develop resin inflation forecasts for business planning and provide timely reporting of savings, cash improvements, market developments, and risks
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Planning, Finance, Sustainability, Quality, and regional Procurement teams to support innovation, specification optimization, complexity reduction, new-product launches, and long-term business growth
Evaluate global and regional upstream resin sourcing opportunities, including direct and hybrid purchasing models versus converter-managed procurement. Develop business cases assessing total cost, buying leverage, pricing transparency, working capital, operational requirements, and supply-continuity risks while leveraging SCJ global supplier relationships
Lead and develop the regional Mold Management team across North America, EMEA/LATAM, and APAC, setting priorities, responsibilities, and annual work plans
Provide global governance for SC Johnson’s blow-mold and injection-mold assets, ensuring consistent lifecycle management processes across regions and suppliers
Ensure mold assets are accurately recorded and monitored for location, ownership, condition, capacity, maintenance, financial status, and remaining useful life
Lead mold condition reporting and develop action plans for assets requiring maintenance, refurbishment, repair, replacement, or additional capacity
Develop maintenance plans with supplier support and ensure required asset information is entered accurately and on time
Lead mold capacity and demand analysis to support Operations, Planning, business continuity, service, and future innovation requirements
Lead the annual Global Mold Budget process, coordinating approximately USD 10 million in global capital requirements and managing approximately USD 4 million in annual maintenance spending for existing molds
Partner with Finance, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and regional leadership to prioritize investments and ensure mold requirements are included in capital budgets and regional financial plans
Lead or coordinate Major Expenditure Authorization (MEA) and financial approvals for mold repairs, refurbishments, replacements, duplications, and capacity investments
Support the Rigid Plastics Portfolio team during sourcing events by providing mold condition, lifecycle, capacity, investment, and risk information. Converter-led mold-maker selection will be managed through the RFP and technical-development process
Lead COAST implementation initiative – digitalization of mold lifecycle management from current eFAT system