Procurement Category Manager

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Your role at Clorox :

Clorox is looking for a Procurement Category Manager responsible for sourcing of external (contract) manufacturing services for various Clorox businesses.

In this role, you will :

• Strategy development, sourcing, forecasting, negotiation, contracting, supplier management, and leadership of cross functional teams
• Global sourcing projects - This position is responsible for sourcing strategies of existing and new products as well as support of new product initiatives and launches.
• The GSSPM role will serve as a key player in global sourcing work - Plan and lead projects / sourcing initiatives for the contracting of goods and / or services from US and international suppliers. Includes investigation and understanding of the global marketplace for assigned commodities while furthering the company objectives regarding responsible sourcing and diversity suppliers; understanding and use of eRFx tools for all phases of work; development, negotiation and management of supply contracts.
• Global Category Strategies ownership. Includes development, implementation, oversight, reviewing / refreshing strategies and updating internal stakeholders / business partners.
• Proactively evaluate business opportunities to maximize cost savings, providing the best quality and service, matching the greatest supplier capabilities with the business partner’s needs. Manage and enhance Clorox / supplier relationships.
• Interact with internal senior management and external personnel on matters requiring coordination between organizations (includes creating / maintaining strategic supplier relationships, managing / resolving systemic supplier issues, assessing Supplier's capabilities and communicating risk, etc.
• Actively manage supply chain to ensure continuity of supply and drive a sustainable cost advantage for Clorox.
• Global spend responsibility : USD$75M – $125M

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What we look for :

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Workplace type :

Hybrid Role - 3 days a week in the office, 2 days from home

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[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 : $106,700 - $204,900

–Zone B : $97,800 - $187,900

–Zone C : $88,900 - $170,800

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.

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