Job Description

General Pet Supply


Work Location: USA
Job Code: 10566


Central Garden & Garden Company is searching for a Senior Manager of Corporate Procurement to lead the following categories:

• MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations)
• Pallets
• Paper and Printed Materials including Packaging Materials
• General Waste Removal
• Third-Party Manufacturers for Domestic and International suppliers
• Support the implementation of the Source to Pay (S2P) tool through partnering with the platform provider and business units.

The role reports to the Director of Procurement and supports the sourcing and supply needs for major direct and indirect materials, services and outsourced products aggregated globally and leveraged for scale to benefit the total Company. This is a hybrid position and can be located in one of our offices in Schaumburg, IL, Atlanta, GA, Franklin, WI, Dallas, TX or Detroit, MI.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for direct and indirect categories that are assigned to this role.
• Identifying and coordinating strategic sourcing event roadmaps across the BUs.
• Supporting Net Productivity Projects to drive year-over-year savings.
• Communicating with the BUs on Days Payable Outstanding program driving year over year working capital improvement.
• S2P liaison for procurement across BUs.
• Supporting procurement strategies, including financial analyses, supplier management, contract management, and strategic sourcing.
• Negotiating contracts as necessary.
• Aiding in the establishment of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Procurement Scorecard across the BUs.
• Communicating key monthly market trends to the BUs.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related discipline; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of successful procurement experience, preferably in a fast-paced CPG environment involving leadership roles.
• Knowledge and understanding of a Source to Pay (S2P) tool, SAP Ariba preferred.
• The ability to handle multiple priorities and be able to balance those priorities as needs and markets change.
• APICS CSCP / ISM CPSM or other related supply chain certifications preferred.
• LEAN and/or Six Sigma experience preferred.
• 7-Step sourcing process and total cost of ownership knowledge.
• Proven ability to influence, collaborate, and motivate teams to meet new demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven market research skills, financial business acumen, and mature judgment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Hybrid schedule with 2-3 days per week required in office.
• Travel 5% - 15% mainly domestic.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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