Associate Director-Global IT Indirect Procurement

The Clorox Company; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company in Dublin seeks a Global Associate Director for Procurement. This role involves driving global IT procurement strategies, leading a team, and fostering collaboration across departments. Candidates should have 8-10 years of related experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to innovate within procurement processes. The company offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous 401(k) program

Health benefits

Flexible work environment

Learning opportunities

Half-day Fridays

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive procurement experience, preferably in IT.
• At least 5 years of experience leading a team of procurement professionals.
• Experience in best-in-class procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive IT Procurement activities across Clorox's global operations.
• Build and develop a global team for category management.
• Represent the Procurement Function and adopt leading practices.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional relationship building

Problem-solving ability

Digital fluency

Planning and organization

Written and verbal communication

Education

B.A. or B.S. Degree in related disciplines

Masters of Business

Job description

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates.

Your role at Clorox:

The Global Associate Director is the Procurement authority responsible for creating and driving Information Technology Procurement related activity across Clorox’s global operations, including US, Canada, LATAM and AMEA. The Associate Director is a thought leader with an external focus who brings a deep understanding of best practices in the Indirect Procurement space and who will collaborate with business stakeholders to develop and execute category strategies to maximize value for the business.

In this role, you will:

• Drive Category Management and Procurement activities across IT Indirect spend, designing an IT Procurement Vision aligned with the organization’s growth mode, implementing and executing procurement strategies across all subcategories, addressing governance, compliance, capability building, and embracing the procurement operating model to develop a holistic approach to optimize the entire procurement process and drive value creation.
• Build and develop a global team of 4 people and perform training for all direct reports around Category Management with best-in-class Procurement activities, such as category strategies and new capabilities development, performing contract audits and spend analysis, conducting competitive bidding and RFP processes, negotiations of commercial agreements, implementing vendor (agency) and stakeholder management, risk mitigation, among others, whilst boosting agility and innovation across the category.
• Thought leader in Procurement activities across all the Global Sourcing organization at Clorox, with passion for developing world-class sourcing team, representing the Procurement Function in the alignment and prioritization of key business needs, adopting industry-leading practices, leveraging technology and data analytics, and fostering collaboration across departments, to drive value creation, procurement excellence, and deliver measurable results with clear KPIs.

What we look for:

• 8-10 years progressive procurement experience. IT Procurement experience is preferred, but other procurement domains will be considered.
• At least 5 years of experience leading a team of high-performing procurement professionals.
• Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (strategic sourcing management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, etc.)
• Work experience in an international environment and matrixed organizations.

Skills and Abilities:

• Results oriented individual with solid proven track record in delivering value (cost and cash).
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and influencing skills. Great at building cross-functional relationships with ability to interface effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to creatively solve business problems pragmatically and at speed, working with a high level of independence.
• Strong digital fluency with knowledge of and experience with Procurement Tech stacks.
• Planning and organization skills—Ability to establish work plans, multi-task and prioritize simultaneous projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex business situations clearly.
• High degree of fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement expertise.

Education Level/Degree:

• B.A. or B.S. Degree in related disciplines (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance), or equivalent experience.
• Masters of Business or equivalent preferred.

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us.

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
• Flexible work environment, depending on your role
• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer.