Procurement Manager North America Logistics and Supply Chain

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers such as Raid Glade Ziploc and more in virtually every country around the world. Together we are creating a better future for the planet for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Procurement Manager North America Logistics and Supply Chain you will lead the endtoend strategic sourcing and procurement process for the Logistics and Supply Chain Category including Transportation Warehousing and Pallets managing roughly $450MM in spend. You will drive innovative sourcing strategies partner with global and regional stakeholders and guide crossfunctional teams to align processes and policies with business needs. Youll strengthen supplier relationships negotiate complex agreements and ensure smooth compliant contract this role you will monitor supplier and internal performance deliver clear insights to executive leadership assess market trends and emerging technologies and lead the development and execution of Request for Information (RFI) / Request for Proposal (RFP). You will also oversee the rollout of new contracts and processes while maintaining disciplined tracking of performance metrics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning

• Define the Logistics and Supply Chain procurement strategy to establish reliable supply sources optimize current and future market conditions and ensure effective contingency planning.

• Lead endtoend procurement process with full ownership and alignment through planning and execution.

• Build and maintain a portfolio of strategic agreements with strong supplier relationships to manage pricing quality supply and overall risk for SCJ.

• Establish and monitor performance metrics across assigned categories.

• Drive strong engagement between Procurement and the North America Logistics and Supply Chain teams to maximize value and support business priorities.

• Stay ahead of external market trends and best practices to inform strategy and decisionmaking.

• Identify prioritize and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

• Oversee risk management activities and further develop riskmanagement capabilities within the category.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

• Develop and manage strong mutually beneficial relationships with key suppliers.

• Lead joint business planning efforts with the supply base to align priorities and maximize value.

• Establish performance metrics to evaluate develop and prioritize actions to meet business objectives.

• Manage supplier performance against defined objectives to ensure delivery quality and service expectations are met.

• Oversee the quarterly business review process for key suppliers to assess progress identify gaps and drive improvements.

• Provide highlevel issue resolution for supplierrelated quality or service challenges.

Sourcing & Procurement Management

• Direct Logistics and Supply Chain procurement activities across categories and projects including strategic sourcing supplier management and contract management.

• Provide leadership and support throughout sourcing initiatives including:

  • Total cost of ownership model development.

  • Category strategy development factbased negotiation strategy development and execution.

  • Supplier evaluation and selection and full category implementation.

Customer Relationship Management

• Drive efforts to understand internal customer needs and summarize business requirements as input into enterprise-wide sourcing efforts.

• Strategically evaluate and identify requirements for current new and changing corporate activities.

• Proactively engage internal partners to communicate solution recommendations based on category market and sourcing information; Ensure customer needs are met via ongoing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Science Engineering or Supply Chain Management

• 7 years of business experience in a relevant business function; procurement logistics and/or supply chain.

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• MBA preferred

• Influencing and Strategic Partnership

• Financial Analysis

• Negotiation

• Strategic Sourcing

• Risk and Opportunity Management

• Project Management

• Understanding of categories and category-specific procurement processes/issues/strategies.

• Understanding of current supplier markets products customer demands and future trends.

• Regional experience and strong cross-cultural awareness and leadership capability.

• Ability to interface with multiple levels of an organization internally and externally.

• Ability to work in matrixed cross-functional environment including managing and executing multiple projects concurrently.

• Ability to develop regional business cases and strategic business plans.

• Demonstrated skills include organizational communication and networking ability strategic thinking leadership strong influencing skills high level communication negotiations and problem analysis.

• Ability to develop and manage relationships with senior leadership from key suppliers and engage them in strategic supplier management for value creation and innovation.

• Broad range of roles and experience across functions and businesses including supply chain.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full Time position standard business hours Monday through Friday

• Remote work available once a week for eligible employees

• This role is not eligible for relocation.

• Domestics Travel 10% - 15%

For internal associates: this position is a grade L.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnsons total compensation packages are at or above industry addition to salary total packages may include bonuses long-term incentives matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability job level and years of service. As a family company were committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans maternity/paternity/adoption leave flexible work arrangements vacation purchase options recreation and fitness centers childcare counseling services and more.

Inclusion & Diversity

Were a global business with people from every culture ethnicity race religion gender identity sexual orientation age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

Were committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract hire and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at Together

At SC Johnson we strive to create a positive inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race color religion gender marital status sexual orientation national origin ancestry age gender identity gender expression disability citizenship pregnancy veteran status membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

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