Indirect Procurement Buyer

Scotts Miracle-Gro; United States; Remote; USD 68,000 - 80,000; 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

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro, in the United States, is seeking an Indirect Procurement Buyer to support sourcing across MRO, office supplies, PPE, facilities, landscaping and utilities. You will execute tactical procurement, run RFQs, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships.

The role emphasizes delivering cost savings, conducting total cost of ownership analyses, and increasing spend under management while collaborating cross-functionally and handling PO-related activities.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Procurement, Supply Chain or related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Experience with targeted products/services.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Analytical thinking and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to work cross-functionally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing projects including market analysis, RFQ process, negotiations, contract initiation, and contract management.
• Develop relationships with internal partners and stakeholders to support procurement.
• 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 internal demand management and collaborate with suppliers to add value.
• Complete analyses supporting projects, outlining opportunity strength and financial impact.
• Determine total cost of ownership for procured products and services.
• Demonstrate bias toward action and ability to work autonomously.
• PO creation, vendor review/approval, and PO reconciliation.
• Lease management and lease reporting in various systems.
• Show urgency when needed and know how to escalate internally.
• Manage catalog vendors and assortment in Ariba.
• Travel as needed.

Education

BS/BA in Procurement or Supply Chain

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace / GSuite

Tools

Ariba

Job description

The Indirect Procurement Buyer is responsible for aiding in sourcing activities for various areas of Indirect Procurement which may include MRO, office supplies, PPE, facilities management, Landscaping and utilities. This Buyer Role will support the team with tactical procurement work and category projects as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing projects which may include market analysis, RFQ process, negotiations, contract initiation, and contract management.
• Develop strong relationships with internal Business partners and other stakeholders, ensuring that Procurement offers support as needed.
• Help drive cost-saving initiatives to align with company goals
• Identify and gain alignment to pursue new savings or value add opportunities
• Assist in Contract Renewals and help to increase the percentage of Spend Under Management (SUM)
• Participate in internal demand management and partner with suppliers to add value and achieve continuous improvement
• Complete analysis that supports assigned projects assessing industry factors, financial impact, risk and overall business decision, outlining the strength of the opportunity
• Be able to determine total cost of ownership for products and services procured
• Demonstrate a bias toward action and ability to work autonomously
• PO creation, Vendor review/approval, and PO reconciliation as needed
• Lease management and lease reporting in various systems.
• Demonstrate an ability to have a sense of urgency when needed and know how to escape internally when required
• Manage catalog vendors and the assortment provided within Ariba
• Travel as business needs dictate (limited)

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or BA in Procurement, Supply Chain or other business- related field
• 2-3 years’ relevant procurement experience
• Business experience with one or more targeted products/services
• Negotiation skills
• Analytical thought process
• Team player with the ability to work cross functionally
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office and GSuite a plus)

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working within Indirect Procurement
• Experience working for a Consumer Packaged Goods company

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $67,800.00 - $79,800.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location. For remote roles where the final candidate resides in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary.

Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel…

• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more

• We know our talent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization’s success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It’s much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.

• We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.

• Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability : Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employees’ Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.

• Join a company with a strong belief in giving bac k to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

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