Hybrid Indirect Procurement Buyer

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; Marysville (OH); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live Total Health program

401K match up to 7.5%

Adoption assistance up to $30,000

Employee Resource Groups (Diversity &

Volunteer/community service

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro in Marysville, OH is seeking an Indirect Procurement Buyer to support sourcing across MRO, office supplies, PPE, facilities, landscaping and utilities. This hybrid role is based in Marysville, OH.

The role emphasizes tactical procurement, RFQ processes, negotiations, contract management, and building relationships with internal partners to drive cost savings and spend management.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Procurement, Supply Chain or related business field.
• 2-3 years’ relevant procurement experience.
• Experience with one or more targeted products/services.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Analytical thinking and cross-functional teamwork.
• Strong verbal and written communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing projects including RFQ processes, negotiations, contracts, and contract management.
• Develop relationships with internal business partners and stakeholders.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives aligned with company goals.
• Identify and pursue new savings or value-add opportunities.
• Assist in contract renewals and increase Spend Under Management (SUM).
• Participate in demand management with suppliers to add value and drive improvements.
• Perform analyses supporting projects, outlining industry factors, financial impact, risk, and opportunity strength.
• Determine total cost of ownership for procured products/services.
• Demonstrate bias toward action and work autonomously.
• Create POs, review/approve vendors, and reconcile POs as needed.
• Lease management and reporting in multiple systems.
• Maintain urgency and escalate when required.
• Manage catalog vendors and ARIBA-provided assortments.
• Travel as needed (limited).

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Computers (MS Office & G Suite)

Sourcing experience

Education

BS/BA in Procurement, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Ariba

Job description

Scotts Miracle-Gro in Marysville, OH is seeking an Indirect Procurement Buyer to support sourcing across MRO, office supplies, PPE, facilities, landscaping and utilities. This hybrid role is based in Marysville, OH.

The role emphasizes tactical procurement, RFQ processes, negotiations, contract management, and building relationships with internal partners to drive cost savings and spend management.