Associate Manager, Procurement St Louis, MO
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Job Location:
St. Louis, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
This is Energizer Holdings Inc.
Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this we lean into our culture as an organization we win together while serving each other with a willingness to act boldly all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds nationalities and walks of life but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because were a global organization you will always have opportunities to learn grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
Position Summary
The Associate Manager Procurement is responsible for developing and executing category strategies that deliver measurable business results. This role partners closely with stakeholders to understand business needs lead sourcing activities manage suppliers and provide subjectmatter expertise across assigned categories. The Associate Manager ensures effective strategy alignment operational excellence and proactive value creation across the procurement lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Category Strategy & Execution
Develop and execute short and longterm category strategies aligned with Energizers business objectives
Build and maintain a project pipeline based on stakeholder plans business needs and market insights
Establish category metrics; monitor and communicate performance to stakeholders and Proc leadership
Ongoing evaluation of strategies based on market analysis risk assessments and changing market conditions
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
Serve as the primary liaison with stakeholders to understand requirements align on sourcing methodologies and ensure procurements ongoing value contribution
Use strong influencing and stakeholdermanagement skills to build trust secure alignment and drive adoption of recommended strategies
Sourcing & Negotiations
Lead sourcing events in accordance with Energizers strategic sourcing process including data collection opportunity analysis RFI/RFP development and supplier evaluation
Create effective sourcing and negotiation plans; lead negotiations to achieve cost savings value creation and cashflow improvements
Manage contract renewals and ensure compliance with procurement policies and processes
Supplier Relationship Management
Act as the category subjectmatter expert and manage key supplier relationships
Conduct benchmarking shouldcost analysis and competitive intelligence reviews to identify opportunities for improvement
Identify risks develop mitigation plans and ensure ongoing supplier performance and compliance
Analysis Reporting & Tools
Perform advanced quantitative and financial analysis using Excel Ariba SAP and related tools
Provide reporting tracking and analysis of key categories and sourcing data
Use eProcurement and eSourcing methodologies to enhance efficiency and transparency
Leadership & Team Development
Manage and develop Buyers providing coaching guidance and performance feedback
Act as an internal coach on the Energizer Strategic Sourcing Process and help elevate procurement capabilities across the team
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
What we are looking for
Bachelors degree
57 years experience in procurement operations analytics or related field with a track record of successfully managing complex projects
Strong analytical critical thinking and financialanalysis skills
Advanced Excel/PowerPoint/Access skills (beyond basic data entry)
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to business audiences
Highly selfmotivated able to lead change in a decentralized environment
Strong understanding of cost drivers working capital and financial metrics
Experience in contract negotiations project leadership and strategic planning
Knowledge of eProcurement and eSourcing methodologies (SAP and SAP Ariba preferred)
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- HR Sourcing
- Procurement Management
- Supply Chain Experience
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- E-procurement
- negotiation
- Contracts
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