Job Details
Energizer Holdings is leading the charge to connect our brands, our people and the products we offer to the world more than anyone else. Together, were creating a game plan for the future one that defines where and how well play, and what it takes to win.
Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared values and passion for winning make us one team. Whatever your specialty, youll find that excelling at Energizer Holdings provides opportunities to grow in ways you never expected. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
The Buyer is deeply involved in conducting analysis to support category strategy development and execution. The Buyer will support supplier relationship management and the achievement of cost/performance targets. They will lead category/supplier management for sub-categories and suppliers assigned to them.
**(onsite preferred but this job can be Remote)**
* Conducts reliable analysis when requested
* Manages day-to-day supplier relationship activities
* Supports risk and compliance program management
* Conducts supply market analysis
* Executes sourcing and product cycle plan projects independently
* Tracks procurement performance metrics
* Demonstrates knowledge of negotiation tools/techniques and applies them regularly when given opportunities
* Manages sophisticated financial analysis and business cases independently
* Demonstrates expertise in benchmark and should-cost analyses using competitive intelligence and reports
* Demonstrates an understanding in the Energizer strategic sourcing process
* Develops and implements sub-category procurement strategy, goals and savings targets in line with company strategy and procurement best-practices for assigned areas
**Required Skills and Experience**
* Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Business Management preferred
* 2+ years of experience with demonstrated success of managing projects
* Highly self-motivated with the ability to drive change in a decentralized organization with minimum supervision
* Experience in quantitative analysis using Microsoft Excel/Access (beyond basic data entry)
* Strong analytical thinking with demonstrated results
* Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to present ideas in business-friendly language
* Ability to set priorities and make decisions
**Preferred Skills and Experience**
* Experience in managing supplier relationships and conducting negotiations
* Experience working in SAP
* Strong facilitation skills to collaborate with stakeholders across company to implement sourcing strategies
* Strong understanding of costs, working capital, and other financial metrics
* Ability to coordinate multiple projects and programs
* Knowledge and use of eProcurement and eSourcing methodology
Working Relationship
* Will report to the Sr. Buyer, Assoc. Category Manager or Category Manager
Work Environment
* Some travel required, up to 30%