Manager, Procurement (Paper & Printed Materials)

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide - including OFF!, Raid, Glade, Windex, Scrubbing Bubbles, Ziploc, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, method, Autan, Baygon, Mr Muscle, Duck, Lysoform and more.

The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Portfolio Procurement Manager you will be accountable for the overall management of the Paper & Printed Materials category for North America across all Business Units. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies and supply agreements for Corrugated Packaging, Folding Cartons, Labels, and Flexible Materials. This role develops strategic supplier partnerships to ensure continuity of supply and deliver cost, innovation, sustainability, working capital, and service objectives. You will partner cross-functionally and with suppliers to support innovation and drive profitable growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and own the regional Procurement sourcing strategy and deliver objectives for supply continuity, cost savings, working capital improvement, sustainability, innovation, and service.
• Manage key supplier relationships across the region and maintain a deep understanding of relevant markets and the supply base.
• Execute category strategies through RFPs, supplier evaluation and selection, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Lead supplier selection and component pricing for innovation projects and support those projects through commercialization.
• Partner with suppliers to identify and implement new product and process innovations that drive profitable growth.
• Lead Paper & Printed Materials sustainability goals and objectives.
• Develop inflation forecasts for the SCJ budgeting process, track commodity movements, mitigate inflation, and provide contractual pricing information to Operations teams.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Procurement Portfolio/Category Management, Product Supply, Finance, or 5 years of relevant experience an advanced degree. related discipline.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in the fast-moving Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
• Experience with paper packaging and/or Procurement Operations.
• Strong strategic procurement capabilities, including market analysis, strategic sourcing, negotiation, clean-sheet/should-cost analysis, and strategy execution.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple organizational levels in a matrixed organization.
• Strong financial acumen, including analysis of financial data and understanding of P&L and balance-sheet levers, combined with experience in Design to Value, risk/opportunity management, and strategic sourcing.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full-time position
• Travel up to 15%
• Office work environment: Remote work available once a week for eligible employees
• This role is not eligible for relocation.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

We're 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.

We're 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 https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we believe people achieve their best when they collaborate and work together in person. We value connection to strengthen teamwork, accelerate problem solving, and drive innovation.

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.

Accommodation Requests

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 Know Your Rights poster for more information.