[Hiring] Associate Sourcing Manager @Spectrum Brands

Role Description

This position provides strategic direction to further develop capable sources of supply for products that contribute to the growth and profitability of Spectrum Brands Global Home Care & Global Pet Care Business Units.

• Initiate and lead projects that improve the performance/quality of materials and components purchased while minimizing total costs required to achieve financial objectives (EBITDA & Cash Flow).
• Provide commercial and technical market direction for operational, marketing, sales, and technical colleagues.
• Partner with operations and marketing management to understand the current and future needs of the business.
• Develop and implement material strategies, commercial agreements, and relationships with a supply base that supports specific business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Business, Supply Chain, technical field or related fields required.
• 5+ years experience combined Supplier Management, Global Sourcing, Commodity Management, Program/Project Management, Finance, and/or Manufacturing Operations experience required.
• Working Knowledge of SAP preferred or General ERP knowledge.
• Up to 25% travel required (especially in the first 6 months of the role).

Requirements

• High level of organizational skills.
• PC skills (Spreadsheet, word processing, presentations).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization.
• Development and articulation of strategy.
• Diplomacy and negotiations.
• Financial acuity.
• Works effectively across the organization and fosters teamwork.
• Self-motivated.
• Effective time management skills.

Benefits

• Remote work may be considered for qualified candidates based on experience, job requirements, and geographic location.