Associate Manager, Procurement - Surfactants/Other Raw Materials at S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

The Associate Manager, Procurement - Surfactants/Other Raw Materials is a key role in Procurement Portfolio to support delivery of cost, cash, innovation, and other value drivers. You'll be responsible for data gathering and analysis for projects, contract management, new product development, supply risk management, capacity expansion alternatives, commercial negotiations, strategic analysis, and other special project requirements.

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid®, Glade®, Kiwi®, OFF!®, Windex®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us. But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals.

SC Johnson's total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In 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, we're 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Support Global Surfactants and Other Chemicals Portfolio across all Business Units

• Owns the development and implementation of the Surfactants/Other Raw Materials Procurement strategy for the Americas. Provides input to and aligns regional strategies to the Global Surfactants/Other Raw Materials Procurement strategy
  
  


• Run cost, spend, and market analytics for portfolio strategy and projects
  
  


• Accountable for the delivery of cost savings and working capital improvement in the Americas regions for spend category
  
  


• Works cross-functionally to unlock cost savings, mitigate inflation, mitigate risk and contribute to increased delivered and operating profit
  
  


• Manage contract terms and compliance, including global pricelists, FX, rebates, and payment terms
  
  


• Review ongoing cost savings projects and support on time implementation
  
  


• Support request for quotes, supplier identification, selection, and consolidation activities
  
  


• Manage new product development requests and hand-off between Procurement Portfolio and Procurement Operations
  
  


• Support, execute and ideate data reviews and analyzes looking for value
  
  


• Participate in and potentially lead supplier negotiations
  
  


• Develop a deep level of understanding of the supply base and identify areas of opportunity to drive cost, innovation, risk management and other value-added elements of a supplier relationship
  
  


• Owns supplier relationships and supplier performance for area of responsibility and acts as escalation for supplier issues
  
  


• Maintain and enhance internal relationships with key stakeholdersCreate and execute resilience strategies for high priority materials
  
  

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering or related discipline or military experience considered in lieu of education requirement
  
  


• 5+ years of work experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field
  
  


• 2+ years of ERP experience (SAP preferred)
  
  


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

Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies

• 2+ years of experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods industry
  
  


• Multi-regional category leadership experience and cross-cultural awareness
  
  


• Strong Microsoft Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  
  


• Analytical skills and understanding of source data
  
  


• Excellent planning and organization skills
  
  


• Manage complexity and ambiguity
  
  


• Self-starter and drive for results
  
  


• Integrity, trust, and courage
  
  


• Ability to communicate and influence effectively with internal/external parties
  
  


• Build and maintain positive relationships both internally and externally
  
  


• Strategic agility and problem-solving capabilities
  
  


• Experience managing complex projects and multiple priorities
  
  

Job Requirements

• Travel up to 15 percent
  
  


• Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees
  
  

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.

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster f or more information.