Purchasing Manager, Growing Media

The Scotts Company

266d • $125,000 - $147,100 • Remote

About The Position

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. We are looking for a remote in the field Purchasing Manager, Growing Media who will join our Local Raws Procurement team. This position is responsible for the Strategic Procurement of ~$40MM+ Growing Media raw materials: The individual in this position will develop and execute disciplined sourcing strategies for the Scotts Miracle-Gro brands, specifically the NA soils and mulch businesses. Bark/Mulch, (Grinding materials, Chips), Bark Fines (Forest residues), Soils, Compost and Alternate Raw Materials (Cedar, Redwood) and other miscellaneous items to support 9+ internal locations throughout the Region.

Requirements

• Minimum: BS in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Accounting/Finance, Economics, Logistics, Business Administration.
• Minimum: 5+ years of experience.
• Must be able to identify and develop new supplier relationships.
• Effective communication skills across all levels and functions.
• Ability to build diverse, collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to handle a large volume of responsibility while managing priorities.
• Proven ability to develop unique solutions to business problems.
• Strong leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• MBA.
• Experience in a regulated industry (ie; Organic/OMRI requirements, Mulch & Soil Council).

Responsibilities

• Conduct Territory Analyses: Supply Demand, Supplier, Competitive, Economic and Cost structure.
• Understand key business needs.
• Lead the supplier selection; develop and maintain relationships with key existing and potential suppliers.
• Utilize appropriate tactical plans to deliver business needs (cash, cost, innovation, quality, risk mitigation, sustainability/stewardship).
• Align cross leadership/cross functional partners.
• Actively manage supplier relationships to create and deliver maximum value.
• Negotiate and execute contractual agreements.
• Work with R D/Technical and other cross functional teams to develop innovative opportunities.
• Ensure suppliers are following Scotts Sustainability guidelines.
• Lead evaluation of supplier capabilities, cost structure, risks, and partnership potential.
• Actively participate in the leadership of the Direct Procurement Team.
• Demonstrate ability to understand, apply policy, procedures and standards.
• Travel as required (Domestic & International- Canada). Approximately 25-35%.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents.
• Wellness reimbursement program.
• 401K match (up to 7.5%).
• 15% discount on company stock.
• Access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.
• Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree