JOB REQUIREMENTS: Associate Manager, Procurement Operations (Third Party Manufacturing) - 27657 DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: ABOUT THE ROLE The Associate Manager, Procurement Operations (Third Party Manufacturing) will support Lifestyles Brands Business Unit. You will execute strategies for assigned suppliers that ensure delivery of business objectives including Customer Service, Cost, Cash, Quality, Innovation and Sustainability. Ensures supply reliability for select Contract Manufacturers to support SCJ\'s overall customer service targets. Owns and works cross-functionally to deliver on supplier performance measurement and drives continuous improvement process for 3PM suppliers. Partners with LSB Innovation to ensure Innovation and new products are implemented on time. This role has 0-1 direct reports. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Manages assigned 3rd party manufacturers and works cross-functionally with LSB stakeholders (e.g. Planning, Quality, etc.) to ensure 3PMs meet LSB requirements * Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), leading regular reviews with SRM suppliers and driving improvements to supplier performance. Participate in expanding/automating SRM by cleansing data, training suppliers, driving recurrent cross-functional meetings with suppliers and validating scorecards/metrics * Ensures routines and rituals are set and occur to ensure supplier and SCJ are in conformance with all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) * Leads implementation of LSB 3PM sourcing strategies including on boarding new 3PMs and off boarding 3PMs * Proactively assess supplier capacity and initiates improvements with suppliers and stakeholders to increase supply chain reliability and efficiency * Partners with LSB Innovation teams to represent Procurement in the delivery and execution of LSB Innovation, product launches, graphics changes etc. * Identifies and implements process optimization to minimize cost, reduce waste, maximize efficiencies, increase speed (e.g. MOQ, inventory, lead time optimization) * Participate in various LSB forums (S&OP, Innovation teams, etc.) * Provides insights and recommendations to sourcing strategies & leads select key initiatives in the 3PM network * Ensure all internal and external audits occur and any resulting action items are closed for assigned scope of work * Incorporate Brand and Corporate Sustainability strategies into LSB plans to help ensure we are leading in CPG sustainability * Continuous communication with Global Procurement Portfolio teams JOB REQUIREMENTS * Full Time * Office Environment * Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees * This role is not eligible for relocation BENEFITS AND PERKS SC Johnson\'s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we\'re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more. Inclusion & Diversity We believe that being a team of diverse people with different ideas, views and cultures will help us and our business thrive. Equal Opportunity Employer The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED EXPERI NCE YOU\'LL BRING * Bachelor\'s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operation Management, Engineering, Finance, or military experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement * 5+ years of work experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field * Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS * Experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods Industry * Project Management, Supplier Management, Manufacturing and New Product Commercialization Experience * Proven track record in building relationships and strategic alliances internally and externally * Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) * Strong interpersonal communication, organization, and analytical skills * Ability to collaborate cross functionally and interface with multiple levels of both internal and external organizations * Strong knowledge of production/process technologies like Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, OEE, TPM etc. * Strong Financial Acumen and Stakeholder Influencing Skills. * Ability to think strategically and objectively with an aptness for building viable action plans * Ability to manage multiple priorities at a time and often under tight timelines * Ability to analyze and assimilate relevant data into recommendations and decisions * Manage complexity and ability to deal with ambiguity ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=c7f302b022742a05efbff4f1c063f32d Other: Applicants ONLY to apply via URL link provided! Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.