Job ID: 2259 

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

 

Job Description: 

The Associate Manager, Strategic Sourcing will report to the Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing and be based in Atlanta, GA. They will be responsible for Sourced Finished Goods procurement supporting the Furniture and Burning Appliances categories within Newell Brands’ Outdoor & Recreation business.  They will develop, implement and drive procurement strategies that deliver a competitive advantage, productivity gains, lead-time reductions, in-bound service level improvement, and supplier quality goals.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Responsible for providing category support and leadership across $30-$40M in purchased finished-goods Conduct research and analyze international supply marketplace, maintain working knowledge of international business trends including global industry issues, cost drivers, global pricing, global market conditions, and economic indicators. Identify new and/or alternate sources of supply both domestically and internationally in support of geo-diversification strategy Support business unit New Product Development pipeline to deliver on time, on cost, and on spec products Create, define and implement sourcing strategy, including supplier selection, for area of responsibility to ensure business needs are met. Build a robust annual productivity pipeline that supports the aligned business strategy and delivers annual YOY savings through, but not limited to, category bids, supplier development, incumbent negotiation, VA/VE, and Make vs Buy. Conduct regular domestic and international supplier business reviews with strategic suppliers that include supplier performance reviews, technology roadmaps, business growth strategies and supply market changes Operational activities of supplier management include communicating and resolving daily issues between internal organizations and suppliers, leading weekly cross-functional team calls to cover open issues, actively working/monitoring quality and performance issues. Lead negotiations around contractual terms and conditions, pricing, service levels and optimize the Total Cost of Ownership. Manage and execute regular RFI/RFP/RFQ processes to drive competition Represent procurement as a key stakeholder to cross-functional peers from groups inclusive of R&D, quality, brand marketing, supply chain, and finance.

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sourcing or related field. 2-5+ years of relevant sourcing or supply chain experience required. Global sourcing experience from China and other low cost countries (LCC) preferred Ability and willing to travel internationally Demonstrate negotiation, time management and project management skills Ability to read and interpret product specifications and drawings preferred Detail oriented with strong written communication, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills. Knowledge of various domestic and foreign manufacturing disciplines Self-motivated and able to work in a team environment Understand the drivers of financial performance and manage them. Effectively prioritizes multiple demands and heavy workload Proven track record of results in a fast-changing environment – execution oriented Advanced Excel experience and skills Relevant SAP experience; advanced SAP experience is highly desirable

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.