Buyer, Procurement- Raw Material - Saint Louis, MO

VetJobs; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Energizer Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Buyer in Saint Louis, MO for global category strategy development and supplier management. You will conduct quantitative analyses, lead negotiations, and manage sub-categories with cross-functional partners in a hybrid work model.

The role emphasizes category management, cost/performance targets, and strong stakeholder engagement to drive sourcing strategies in a global context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Business Management preferred
• 2+ years of experience with demonstrated success of managing projects
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to drive change in a decentralized organization with minimum supervision
• Experience in quantitative analysis using Microsoft Excel (beyond basic data entry) and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical thinking with demonstrated results
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to present ideas in storytelling, business-friendly language
• Ability to set priorities and make decisions

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative analysis using Excel, PowerBi, and dashboards
• Develop category and supplier profiles and present to leadership/stakeholders
• Support negotiations with suppliers and cost model development across their category and lead efforts for their assigned sub-categories/suppliers
• Understand the importance of stakeholder management and begin to engage stakeholders
• Support the development category specific pipeline
• Manages day-to-day supplier relationship activities
• Conducts supply market analysis
• Executes sourcing and product cycle plan projects independently
• Tracks procurement performance metrics
• Demonstrates knowledge of negotiation tools/techniques and apply them regularly when given opportunities
• Manages sophisticated financial analysis and business cases independently
• Demonstrates expertise in benchmark and should-cost analyses using competitive intelligence and reports
• Demonstrates an understanding in the Energizer strategic sourcing process
• Develops and implements sub-category procurement strategy, goals and savings targets in line with company strategy and procurement best practices for assigned areas

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerBi

SAP

PowerPoint

eProcurement/eSourcing

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS — Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

What you'll love about this job

In this Buyer role, you will work in a hybrid model, coming into the St Louis office on Tuesday's and Thursdays.

You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of key categories, specializing in hearing aid batteries and silver oxide, while building strong relationships with suppliers and cross-functional partners.

You’ll use data and market insights to support sourcing strategies, lead negotiations, identify cost-saving opportunities, and influence decisions that directly impact the business. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your procurement expertise while gaining exposure to global category strategy and supplier management.

This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.

Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization - we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Position Summary

The Buyer is deeply involved in conducting analysis to support global category strategy development and execution. The Buyer will support supplier relationship management and the achievement of cost/performance targets. He or she will lead category/supplier management for sub-categories and suppliers assigned to them.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative analysis using Excel, PowerBi, and dashboards
• Develop category and supplier profiles and present to leadership/stakeholders
• Support negotiations with suppliers and cost model development across their category and lead efforts for their assigned sub-categories/suppliers
• Understand the importance of stakeholder management and begin to engage stakeholders
• Support the development category specific pipeline

Specific Accountabilities

• Conducts reliable analysis when requested
• Manages day-to-day supplier relationship activities
• Supports risk and compliance program management
• Conducts supply market analysis
• Executes sourcing and product cycle plan projects independently
• Tracks procurement performance metrics
• Demonstrates knowledge of negotiation tools/techniques and apply them regularly when given opportunities
• Manages sophisticated financial analysis and business cases independently
• Demonstrates expertise in benchmark and should-cost analyses using competitive intelligence and reports
• Demonstrates an understanding in the Energizer strategic sourcing process
• Develops and implements sub-category procurement strategy, goals and savings targets in line with company strategy and procurement best practices for assigned areas

Auto req ID

484692BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Business Management preferred
• 2+ years of experience with demonstrated success of managing projects
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to drive change in a decentralized organization with minimum supervision
• Experience in quantitative analysis using Microsoft Excel (beyond basic data entry) and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical thinking with demonstrated results
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to present ideas in storytelling, business-friendly language
• Ability to set priorities and make decisions

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience in managing supplier relationships and conducting negotiations
• Experience working in SAP and PowerBi
• Strong facilitation skills to collaborate with stakeholders across company to implement sourcing strategies
• Strong understanding of global commodity market dynamics including fx impacts, supply volatility, geopolitical influences, inflation, tariffs, and other macroeconomic factors that drive cost, risk, and sourcing strategies.
• Knowledge of global chemical regulations and compliance requirements such as REACH and other evolving environmental and sustainability regulations.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and programs
• Knowledge and use of eProcurement and eSourcing methodology
• Some travel required, up to 15%

Come join us!

Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Total Rewards Package

The salary range for this position is USD $67,000.00/Yr. - USD $76,000.00/Yr.

Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

City

Saint Louis

State

Missouri

Job Category

Procurement

Job Code

Buyer Buyer

Affiliate Sponsor

Energizer