Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Job Title: Manager, Strategic Sourcing Reports to: Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing Job Description: The Manager, Strategic Sourcing will report to the Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing and be based in Huntersville, NC or Atlanta, GA. They will be responsible for Sourced Finished Goods procurement supporting the Consumer & Commercial Cleaning product categories within the Rubbermaid & Rubbermaid Commercial Products businesses. They will develop, implement and drive strategies that deliver a competitive advantage, productivity gains, lead-time reductions, in-bound service level improvement, and supplier quality goals. They will be responsible for providing guidance, support, and leadership to one (1) direct report supporting these categories. Duties and Responsibilities: · Responsible for ~$100MM in spend across Sourced Finished Goods / Direct Materials · Conduct research and analyze international supply marketplace, maintain working knowledge of international business trends including global industry issues, cost drivers, global pricing, global market conditions, and economic indicators. · Create, define and implement sourcing strategy, including supplier selection, for area of responsibility to ensure business needs are met. · Build a robust annual productivity pipeline that supports the aligned business strategy and delivers annual YOY savings through, but not limited to, category bids, supplier development, incumbent negotiation, VA/VE, and Make vs Buy. · Support business unit NPD pipeline to deliver on time, on cost, and on spec products · Conduct regular domestic and international supplier business reviews with strategic suppliers that include supplier performance reviews, technology roadmaps, business growth strategies and supply market changes · Operational activities of supplier management include communicating and resolving daily issues between internal organizations and suppliers, leading weekly cross-functional team calls to cover open issues, actively working/monitoring quality and performance issues. · Lead negotiations around contractual terms and conditions, pricing, service levels and optimize the Total Cost of Ownership. Acts as the point of accountability for escalation and arbitration for supplier related issues. · Identify new and/or alternate sources of supply both domestically and internationally. · Manage and execute regular RFI/RFQ/RFP processes to drive competition · Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as supply/demand planning, operations, engineering, marketing, quality and finance to effectively drive accurate material forecasting, purchasing, compliance and standardized processes that enable continuity of supply, reduces E&O exposure, lowers material cost and ensures alignment between sourcing strategy and overall Operating Segment objectives. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sourcing or related field. - 5 years of relevant sourcing or supply chain experience required. - Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally - Strong leadership and communication skills. - Ability to lead/influence cross functional teams. - Conflict management/Resolution experience. - Business Acumen. - International purchasing experience. - Superior negotiation skills. - Ability to influence others. - Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously. - Excellent written & verbal communication and presentation skills. - Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, and Power Point - Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. - Ability to work in a matrix organization. - Results driven

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Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, FoodSaver, Calphalon, Sistema, Sharpie, Paper Mate, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Yankee Candle, Graco, NUK, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Spontex, Coleman, Campingaz, Oster, Sunbeam and Mr. Coffee. Newell Brands' beloved, planet friendly brands enhance and brighten consumers lives at home and outside by creating moments of joy, building confidence and providing peace of mind. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.