Buyer

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive by doing the right thing, putting people at the center, and playing to win. Led by our IGNITE strategy, we build brands that make a positive difference in people’s lives around the world. And we know that success requires head, heart, AND guts — all three, every day — coming together to work simpler, faster, bolder, and more inclusively. Interested? Join us to #IgniteYourCareer

**Your role at Clorox**:
Responsible for the sourcing of minor materials and management of Direct categories execution. Support a local and Regional strategy. Optimize Regional communication between category peers. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management, including supplier performance and ensuring supply. Supports Innovation/Renovation and drives continues improvement with the goal of optimizing the supply chain efficiency. Actively work close with suppliers, stakeholders and internal customers. Play an active role internally and externally and bring opportunities to the business.

**In this role, you will**:
**Strategy and Execution**:
Responsible for the sourcing of minor materials, negotiation and suppy assurance within the local or regional countries.

Understand category sourcing market opportunities.

Play an active role internally and externally and bring new initiative to innovate the category.

Identify saving opportunities and process efficiency

Lead category execution for local or regional initiatives.

30%

**Business Results and Targets**:Executes, tracks and follows-up on horizontal process as CCEM projects, contract compliance, working capital, MMV, and RECO development to ensure business object are met. Actively support/ lead local o regional project innitiative.

25%

**Operational Business Execution **:Support category manager in maintaining update pricing information in SAP, and other operational tasks for the category.

30%

**Communication and Networking**:Develop and maintains effective communication across countries to guarantee category execution. Maintain productive relations with local and external stakeholders. Maintain continuous contact with key vendors of designated sub-category, establishing productive and effective relations with them.

15%

This role will be an Individual contributor, also responsible of supporting Category Managers in all category strategies and tactical activities related to designated category. This contributor will not have any direct reports.

**What we look for**:
Years and Type of Experience:
At least 1 year in Sourcing/Purchasing with experience in material negotiation and supplier relation.

Skills and Abilities
- Experience with indirect or direct materials.
- Developed Procurement Tools and Negotiation skills.

Price negotiation, familiar with related categories and markets.
- Good Interpersonal Skills
- Decision Making Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Customer Service Oriented
- PC Literate; Excel (Int.), Outlook, Word (Basic), Power Point (Basic), SAP
- Spanish//English proficiency (intermediate/advanced level proficiency).

**We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we know you don’t need a degree to succeed. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.**

**At Clorox, we have a **Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives **here **.

**Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive**:

- Competitive compensation
- Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
- Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
- Flexible work environment, depending on your role
- Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
- Half-day Fridays, depending on your location