SC Johnson · 13 hours ago
Procurement Manager - North America Logistics and Supply Chain
USA - WI - Racine
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expSC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on the spirit of their people, leading with purpose for over 130 years. The Procurement Manager will lead the strategic sourcing and procurement process for the Logistics and Supply Chain Category, managing significant spend and driving innovative sourcing strategies while strengthening supplier relationships.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Define the Logistics and Supply Chain procurement strategy to establish reliable supply sources, optimize current and future market conditions, and ensure effective contingency planning
Lead end‑to‑end procurement process with full ownership and alignment through planning and execution
Build and maintain a portfolio of strategic agreements with strong supplier relationships to manage pricing, quality, supply, and overall risk for SCJ
Establish and monitor performance metrics across assigned categories
Drive strong engagement between Procurement and the North America Logistics and Supply Chain teams to maximize value and support business priorities
Stay ahead of external market trends, and best practices to inform strategy and decision‑making
Identify, prioritize, and lead continuous improvement initiatives
Oversee risk management activities and further develop risk‑management capabilities within the category
Develop and manage strong, mutually beneficial relationships with key suppliers
Lead joint business planning efforts with the supply base to align priorities and maximize value
Establish performance metrics to evaluate, develop, and prioritize actions to meet business objectives
Manage supplier performance against defined objectives to ensure delivery, quality and service expectations are met
Oversee the quarterly business review process for key suppliers to assess progress, identify gaps, and drive improvements
Provide high‑level issue resolution for supplier‑related quality or service challenges
Direct Logistics and Supply Chain procurement activities across categories and projects, including strategic sourcing, supplier management and contract management
Provide leadership and support throughout sourcing initiatives, including: Total cost of ownership model development. Category strategy development, fact‑based negotiation strategy development and execution. Supplier evaluation and selection, and full category implementation
Drive efforts to understand internal customer needs and summarize business requirements as input into enterprise-wide sourcing efforts
Strategically evaluate and identify requirements for current, new, and changing corporate activities
Proactively engage internal partners to communicate solution recommendations based on category, market and sourcing information; Ensure customer needs are met via ongoing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
7+ years of business experience in a relevant business function; procurement, logistics and/or supply chain
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
MBA preferred
Influencing and Strategic Partnership
Financial Analysis
Negotiation
Strategic Sourcing
Risk and Opportunity Management
Project Management
Understanding of categories and category-specific procurement processes/issues/strategies
Understanding of current supplier markets, products, customer demands, and future trends
Regional experience and strong cross-cultural awareness and leadership capability
Ability to interface with multiple levels of an organization internally and externally
Ability to work in matrixed, cross-functional environment, including managing and executing multiple projects concurrently
Ability to develop regional business cases and strategic business plans
Demonstrated skills include organizational communication and networking ability, strategic thinking, leadership, strong influencing skills, high level communication, negotiations, and problem analysis
Ability to develop and manage relationships with senior leadership from key suppliers and engage them in strategic supplier management for value creation and innovation
Broad range of roles and experience across functions and businesses including supply chain
Benefits
Bonuses
Long-term incentives
Matching 401(k) contributions
Profit sharing based on company profitability
Subsidized health care plans
Maternity/paternity/adoption leave
Flexible work arrangements
Vacation purchase options
Recreation and fitness centers
Childcare
Counseling services
Company
SC Johnson
We’re SC Johnson, a family company at work for a better world™.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
H Fisk Johnson
Chairman, CEO, Chairman of the Board
Imran Warrich
Chief Technology Officer
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