Senior Buyer, Indirect Procurement
Scotts Miracle-Gro

Job Info

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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. Every Associate plays an important role in providing innovative solutions for today's gardeners and growers and contributing new ideas to improve operations. In our company you need grit, it is what we were founded on over 150 years ago and is what keeps us growing. Regardless of your level in the organization there is a platform for your voice to be heard and the ability to influence change. Family, community and hard working values are weaved into all that we do. Come grow with us, where we develop and nurture the next generation of leaders.

At Scotts Miracle-Gro we think people are like plants....in the right place you will grow and flourish. Are you an advocate of making the world a more beautiful place by inspiring others, championing new ideas and being intellectually curious? Are you not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty? If so, then we want you as part of our Scotts family... the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden care products!

We are looking for a Sr. Buyer, Indirect Procurement who will grow at our Marysville, OH corporate headquarters. This role does have the opportunity to be fully remote!

The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing approximately $80+ million of various indirect goods and services, including Capital Equipment, Energy, Domestic and International Freight, Warehousing, HR, IT, Legal, Marketing, Temp Labor, Travel. Additionally, the Senior Buyer drives projects at the executive level within Scotts and at the executive level of our suppliers.

In this role you will:

• Develop category strategies, secure customer alignment, and execute.
  
• Lead assigned sourcing projects and drives them to successful completion, including market analysis, the RFX process, negotiations, contract creation, and contract management.
  
• Develop strong relationships with internal Business partners
  
• Drive cost-saving initiatives to align with company goals
  
• Participate in higher-order procurement activities such as internal demand management and partnering with suppliers for innovation to add value and achieve continuous process improvement
  
• Drive industry analyses: assess micro- and macro-economic factors and conduct financial analyses to identify industry opportunities and create strategies for risk mitigation
  
• Identify and gain alignment to pursue new savings/value add opportunities
  
• Determine total cost of ownership for products and services procured
  
• Adhere to budgetary constraints
  
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, cost structure, risks, and partnership potential
  
• Drive supplier scorecards / ratings on an ongoing basis to measure supplier performance
  
• Demonstrate a bias toward action and ability to work autonomously
  
• Travel occasionally as business needs dictate
  
• Support colleagues during creation of e-sourcing platform events and contract workspaces
  
• Develop and execute Ariba KPI and compliance reports
  
• Lead cross functional meetings to track resolution of Ariba issues and progress on key system enhancements
  
• Support development of systems roadmap for Procurement, evaluation and documentation of current systems, leading new system implementations, and other system support as needed
  

The perfect person will have:

• BS or BA in Purchasing, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology or other business related field
  
• 4 - 7 years' relevant procurement experience
  
• Solid negotiation skills
  
• Analytical and strategic thought process
  
• Proven record in leading change and implementing new procurement concepts
  
• Expertise in financial analysis with knowledge in cost model development
  
• Team player with the ability to work on cross-functional teams
  
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to assume leadership role
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Strong computer skills (SAP, Ariba, Google Workspace and MS Office Suite)
  
• Strongly prefer 2+ years' experience using/supporting Ariba P2P, Sourcing, Contract, and/or SIPM
  
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
  
• Strong organizational and project management skills
  

Some other nice to have's:

• Indirect Procurement experience
  

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 visioncoverage 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 ourtalent 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 back 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.
  

Not interested in this role? Stay up to date on future opportunities by joining our ScottsMiracle-Gro and Hawthorne Gardening talent communities.

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

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Notification to Agencies:

Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.

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