Global Category Director, Printing & Specialty Packaging

Clorox Company; Tlalnepantla; Hybrid; MXN 2,802,000 - 5,604,000; Full time

Job summary

Clorox Company is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Category Procurement for Printing & Specialty Packaging to join our Global Procurement team. You will develop worldwide procurement strategies across $350 million spend, manage 125 suppliers, support $7 billion in sales, and lead a team of three in driving cost, quality, innovation and sustainability.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration with R&D, marketing and manufacturing, and a strong focus on supplier relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in procurement and strategic sourcing, preferably in CPG or manufacturing.
• Experience leading a team and delivering cost savings and value.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for Printing & Specialty procurement.
• Lead supplier relationships and annual performance reviews.
• Drive cost management and value optimization across the category.
• Collaborate with R&D, packaging, marketing and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

AI tools experience

SAP/Ariba knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Sustainability sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP/Ariba

Job description

Clorox Company is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Category Procurement for Printing & Specialty Packaging to join our Global Procurement team. You will develop worldwide procurement strategies across $350 million spend, manage 125 suppliers, support $7 billion in sales, and lead a team of three in driving cost, quality, innovation and sustainability.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration with R&D, marketing and manufacturing, and a strong focus on supplier relationships