Regional Procurement Manager

Here at ScottsMiracle-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. We are looking for a remote in the field.
Regional Procurement Manager

who will join our Local Raws Procurement team.
This position is responsible for the Strategic Procurement of ~$40MM+ Growing Media raw materials: The individual in this position will develop and execute disciplined sourcing strategies for the Scotts Miracle Gro Company, specifically the North American soils and mulch businesses. Bark/Mulch (grinding materials/chips), Bark Fines (forest residues), Soils, Compost, and other miscellaneous growing media substrates to support 9+ internal locations throughout the Western region.
A highly motivated and passionate applicant should be equipped to:

Evaluate new technologies, supplier capabilities, cost structures, risks, and partnership potential
Develop, negotiate, and execute supply agreements in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
Create and implement comprehensive procurement strategies for all responsibilities
Drive the supplier selection process and cultivate strong relationships with both current and prospective partners.
Collaborate closely with a diverse network of manufacturing facilities across the region.
Identify, develop, and implement meaningful cost savings initiatives.
Conduct financial analysis for savings opportunities.
Align and partner with cross-functional teams, including Operations, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Legal.
What you'll do in this role:

Actively manage supplier relationships to drive maximum value through long-term cost savings, optimized asset utilization, business growth, and innovation.
Negotiate and execute contractual agreements.
Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to drive innovation and unlock new business opportunities.
Ensure compliance related process and procedures are uncompromised.
Lead evaluation of supplier capabilities, cost structure, risks, and partnership potential to determine supplier base.
Effectively communicate (written and oral) business updates to internal and external partners as needed.
Travel as required (Domestic & International- Canada). Approximately 25-35% of time in the Western United States.
What you'll need to be successful:

Education:

Minimum:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Accounting/Finance, Economics, Logistics, Business Administration, Agribusiness

Desired:

MBA

Experience:

Minimum: 5+ years
Knowledge & Skills:

Supplier Development

Proven ability to independently identify, evaluate, and cultivate new strategic supplier relationships.
Executive Communication & Influence

Serves as the key procurement liaison to senior management. Communicates effectively with internal and external partners across all levels to influence both commercial and technical business decisions.
Organization & Prioritization

Highly disciplined, with the capacity to manage high-volume responsibilities, set clear priorities, and execute efficiently.
Strategic & Critical Thinking

Develops innovative solutions to complex business challenges. Thinks holistically to design long-term growth strategies, seamlessly connecting big-picture vision with independent sourcing and negotiation tactics.
Leadership

Passionate, forward-thinking leader who sets and drives ambitious stretch goals.
Technology

Strong computer skills (SAP R/3, Google and MS Office programs).
Regulatory Acumen

Ability to effectively navigate in a regulated industry (ie; Organic/OMRI requirements).
The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $149,500.00 - $175,900.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location. In addition to the determined base salary, this role is also incentive eligible under our corporate bonus programs. 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.
Benefits and Perks

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.
401K match (up to 7.5%).
15% discount on company stock.
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.
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 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.
Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.
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