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Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers and makers. Our secret is people, and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together, we reimagine good mornings and endless summers, strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond, and do it all with not only confidence but determination.Position SummaryEdgewell Personal Care is looking for a dynamic and energetic procurement professional to join our Indirect Procurement team! Our goal is to maximize return on commercial investments through strong business partnership and strong procurement acumen.This position will have a hybrid schedule of 2 times/week at our Shelton, CT officeUniversal AccountabilitiesWork with suppliers to ensure that existing services meet their service targetsHelp discover and coordinate continuous process improvements; helping identify opportunities to increase efficiency and eliminate non-value add activitiesInterface with key business partners in various business functions, supporting these partners in supplier selection and budget optimizationClearly define value add goals/objectives, and create empowered and accountable teams to design, implement and stabilize approved projectsDevelop and implement indirect procurement strategy, goals and savings targets in line with company strategy and procurement best-practicesOversee the development and execution of sourcing strategies including the setting of targets, timelines and resource plans while maximizing effective spend under managementNegotiate and execute contracts for U.S.-based Indirect spendDevelop relationships with senior executives from key suppliers and engage them in strategic supplier management for value crea on and innovationSpecific AccountabilitiesPartner with the business to ensure that all appropriate indirect spend is optimized and that we are driving cost reductions with continuous improvementWill execute on Edgewell s tools and processes related to various functions such as billing, contracting, Non-Disclosure Agreements, vendor creation, payables, and more (e.g. Ariba, SAP/SRM, Readsoft, etc.).Assist in managing assigned NA-based Indirect spend to levels that are commensurate with industry benchmarks for a company of our sizeSupport the optimization of vendor management for key vendors to ensure that the company is maximizing the relationships with these strategic vendor relationshipsBuild strong relationships with all business partners and suppliersRequired Skills and ExperienceBachelor s degree in Supply Chain, Business or a related technical field1-3 years in related experiencePrevious experience in ProcurementGood interpersonal skillsAbility to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly languageGood negotiation and influencing skillsGood consulting skills, specifically in managing change, project management and presentingStrong data and analytical skillsCapable of modeling Edgewell s leadership competenciesPreferred Skills and ExperienceVendor management skillsExperience in Marketing and Professional Services Strategic SourcingManagement of critical vendor relationshipsKnowledge of the procure to pay processExperience working on global projectsDemonstrated understanding of legal contracts, procurement, consulting, or sourcing experienceProven track record of working with multi ple senior level stakeholders to deliver resultsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, including total cost analysisWorking RelationshipsReports directly to the Global Category Manager, Indirect ProcurementWork EnvironmentOffice Environment - frequent sittingTravel - up to as much as 10%The salary range for this position is $56,000 - $84,000. Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance.#LI-DR1Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that s open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.