Regional Procurement Manager

Scotts Miracle-Gro • Marysville, CA

5d • $149,500 - $175,900 • Remote

About The Position

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a remote, field-based Regional Procurement Manager to join its Local Raws Procurement team. The role is responsible for strategic procurement of more than approximately $40 million in growing media raw materials for the North American soils and mulch businesses, supporting more than nine internal locations throughout the Western region. Materials include bark and mulch grinding materials or chips, bark fines and forest residues, soils, compost, and other growing media substrates.

The manager develops and executes disciplined sourcing strategies, manages supplier relationships to generate long-term cost savings and business growth, and evaluates supplier capabilities, cost structures, risks, and partnership potential. The role negotiates and executes supply and contractual agreements, leads supplier selection, identifies savings opportunities, and collaborates with Operations, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Legal. Travel is required as needed, approximately 25–35%, including domestic travel and travel to Canada, in the Western United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Accounting/Finance, Economics, Logistics, Business Administration, or Agribusiness.
• At least 5 years of experience.
• Proven ability to independently identify, evaluate, and develop strategic supplier relationships.
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively with senior management and internal and external partners across commercial and technical functions.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills, including the ability to manage high-volume responsibilities and execute efficiently.
• Strategic and critical-thinking skills, including developing solutions to complex business challenges and connecting long-term strategy with sourcing and negotiation tactics.
• Leadership skills and ability to set and drive ambitious goals.
• Strong computer skills, including SAP R/3, Google programs, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to navigate a regulated industry, including Organic/OMRI requirements.

Nice To Haves

• MBA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies for assigned growing media raw materials.
• Manage supplier relationships to drive long-term cost savings, optimized asset utilization, business growth, and innovation.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, cost structures, risks, and partnership potential, and lead supplier selection.
• Identify, develop, and implement cost-saving initiatives; conduct financial analysis of savings opportunities.
• Develop, negotiate, and execute supply and contractual agreements in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Cultivate relationships with current and prospective suppliers.
• Collaborate with manufacturing facilities across the region and with Operations, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Work with R&D, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to drive innovation and identify business opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable processes and procedures.
• Communicate business updates effectively in writing and orally to internal and external partners.
• Travel as required, approximately 25–35%, including domestic and Canada travel.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible family members.
• Wellness reimbursement program.
• 401(k) match of up to 7.5%.
• 15% discount on company stock.
• Access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Employee Resource Groups focused on diversity and inclusion, family, education, and sustainability.
• Opportunities to participate in community service and volunteerism.
• Corporate bonus program; role is incentive eligible.

What This Job Offers

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