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At the Hawthorne Gardening Company (HGC) we want our people to empower more people to garden no matter where and how they choose to grow. We accomplish this by encouraging people to live happier, healthier lives through gardening. If you also feel this way then you'd fit in great with us!
We are looking for a Senior Buyer to join our organization!
The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing of raw and/or finished goods for the Atmosphere/Lighting Category. This person will help lead Hawthorne Supply Chain through strategic sourcing processes, as well as directly negotiating and contracting required volumes. Additionally, the Senior Buyer drives reporting projects to support Hawthorne Procurement activities.
In this role you will:
• Develop category strategies, secure customer alignment, and execute
• Develop commodity strategy linked to operating/strategic plan
• Negotiate materials in context of strategic sourcing/operating plan
• Advise on commodity strategy and corporate policies
• Lead assigned sourcing projects and drives them to successful completion, including market analysis, the RFQ 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
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, cost structure, risks, and partnership potential
• Drive supplier scorecards / ratings on an ongoing basis to measure supplier performance
• Provide Supplier Scorecard reporting to support departmental vendor relationships.
• Drive department analyses including: MPV, Cost Center Budgeting, Days Payable Outstanding, Cost Out Tracker reporting. Hold Monthly review with team to highlight areas of opportunity.
• Demonstrate a bias toward action and ability to work autonomously
• Travel occasionally as business needs dictate
The perfect person will have:
• BS or BA in Purchasing, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology or other business related field
• 3 - 5 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 R/3, MS office programs, Ariba)
Some other nice to have's:
• CPSM Certification
• Procurement experience
• Experience working for a Consumer Packaged Goods company
The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $85,100.00 - $100,100.00. Hawthorne will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.
Here at Hawthorne/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...
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