The Clorox Company Looking for Senior Procurement Manager, Business Operations at Alpharetta, GA Full Time

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox:

As the accountable leader for this role, you will be responsible for driving the procurement strategy across our Brands, overseeing various crucial aspects such as Cost, Supply Robustness, Innovation, and Sustainability. Your role will be instrumental in delivering exceptional value for our spend portfolio, which encompasses both raw materials and packaging, supporting revenue of approximately $500 million. You will specifically focus on enhancing the performance and success of our key brands. Your expertise and dedication will be critical in ensuring the sustained growth and success of our organization.

In this role, you will:

• Proven leadership skills with a track record of driving positive results through teams in challenging and fast-paced environments. The candidate should possess the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve their best performance.
• Strong change management capabilities with a history of achieving breakthrough performance improvements across teams. The candidate should be adept at identifying opportunities for process enhancements and driving transformative changes.
• Extensive experience and proficiency in utilizing Sourcing / Procurement tools and methodologies, including RFP (Request for Proposal) management, commodity hedging (Resin and/or Oil), Cost Models / Should Cost / Clean Sheet analysis, negotiations, and contract management. The candidate’s expertise in these areas will be pivotal in optimizing procurement strategies.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and exceptional analytical skills, highlighted by a proven ability to deliver significant financial results. The candidate should possess a deep understanding of financial data and use it to drive strategic decision-making.
• Exceptional communication skills at senior management levels, both internally and externally. The candidate should have a track record of effectively managing and strategically influencing stakeholders to foster strong partnerships and drive accountability.
• By possessing these qualities and experiences, the ideal candidate will be well-equipped to excel in the role, driving impactful change, and contributing to the overall success of the organization. If you are passionate about leveraging your skills in a dynamic and results-driven environment, we encourage you to apply and join our exceptional team.

What we look for:

• 6+ years of proven experience in a global, matrixed environment sourcing direct materials or supply chain management
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or Master’s degree or MBA (Preferred)
• Experience operating in a manufacturing environment, specifically in sourcing and managing direct materials such as Packaging and Raw Materials
• Experience with Sourcing/Procurement tools and methodologies, including RFPs, Cost Models/Should Cost/Clean Sheet, Negotiations, and Contracts
• Solid understanding of commodity hedging
• Demonstrated experience driving positive results through teams in a challenging and fast-paced environment. Assertive and diplomatic, self-directed, able to manage up and down the organization effectively, and willing to hold self and others accountable. Ability to drive change and breakthrough performance improvement across a team. Sets or influences direction beyond own area of responsibility. Drives performance improvement across company
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and exceptional analytical skills, highlighted by a proven ability to deliver significant financial results.
• Systems – Strong knowledge of MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, and MRP systems (SAP preferred)

Workplace type: Hybrid

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here.

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $121,900 – $240,100

–Zone B: $111,700 – $220,100

–Zone C: $101,600 – $200,100

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.