Sr. Associate, Procurement, Furniture

Newell Brands • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Sr. Associate is responsible for strategic procurement management of the supply base supporting designated sourced-finished furniture categories within the Outdoor & Recreation business segment. The role focuses primarily on new product development (NPD) launches, productivity, working capital, responsible sourcing, and continuous improvement.

As a member of the Sourced Finished Good Procurement team, the Sr. Associate supports the development, oversight, and execution of strategic procurement activities aligned with internal stakeholders and functional and business-unit goals. The role also leads multiple projects independently and provides direction to peers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in procurement, supply chain, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, or operations.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills, with strong business financial knowledge.
• Familiarity with using AI tools to improve efficiency, generate insights, and drive value.
• Competency in 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 collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• Organization and communication skills.
• Ability to present solutions to stakeholders based on quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Self-confidence and integrity in a challenging work environment.
• Ability to use analytical skills to influence business decisions.
• Ability to work well on a team and demonstrate strong leadership qualities.

Nice To Haves

• Consumer products experience.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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