Indirect Procurement Buyer (Hybrid)

Hawthorne Gardening Co.; Marysville (OH); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K match

Stock discount 15%

Wellness reimbursement

ERGs

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro is seeking an Indirect Procurement Buyer in Marysville, OH to support sourcing activities for MRO, office supplies, PPE, facilities management, landscaping and utilities. The role is hybrid and involves tactical procurement work and category projects with a focus on supplier negotiation and cost savings.

The candidate will develop relationships with internal partners, conduct market analysis, RFQs, and contract management while ensuring adherence to Spend Under Management

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Procurement, Supply Chain or other business-related field.
• 2-3 years’ relevant procurement experience.
• 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)

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 elevate internally when required
• Manage catalog vendors and the assortment provided within Ariba
• Travel as business needs dictate (limited)

Job description

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. 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. This will be a hybrid based position, located in Marysville, OH.

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 elevate 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 $70,600.00 - $83,100.00 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. Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents.
• Outstanding wellness reimbursement program.
• Unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%).
• 15% discount on company stock.
• Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.
• 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.
• Giving back to the communities where we live and work, shared passion for service and volunteerism that benefits our communities and strengthens our team.

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

EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Notification to Agencies.