Procurement Buyer

Job Description

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Job Description
What you'll love about this job

Remote Opportunity (In office once a month) Full Ownership of Accounts and Spend Total Rewards Package

This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.

Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization - we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we're a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Position Summary

The Buyer plays a critical role in developing and executing category strategies through detailed analysis and supplier engagement. This position supports supplier relationship management, drives cost and performance improvements, and leads category and supplier management for assigned sub-categories. The Buyer will also champion enterprise initiatives such as cost savings, working capital optimization, and supplier rationalization across global operations.

Responsibilities

Conduct quantitative analysis using Excel and/or Access to support sourcing decisions
Develop category and supplier profiles and maintain accurate supplier scorecards
Support negotiations and cost model development across assigned categories; lead efforts for designated sub-categories and suppliers
Engage stakeholders to ensure alignment with procurement strategies
Support development of category-specific pipelines and sourcing plans
Execute sourcing projects and product cycle plans independently
Conduct supply market analysis and benchmark studies
Manage day-to-day supplier relationship activities, including SAP and SRM queries
Drive compliance with procurement policies and risk management programs
Interface with legal teams to ensure proper contract approvals and signatory levels
Demonstrate expertise in negotiation tools and techniques, applying them regularly
Develop and implement sub-category procurement strategies aligned with company goals
Evaluate bids, recommend suppliers, and track procurement performance metrics

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

What we are looking for

Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Business Administration preferred)
2+ years of procurement experience (strategic and practical) and demonstrated success managing projects
Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel/Access capabilities (beyond basic data entry)
Hands-on experience with ERP systems and procurement platforms
Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to present ideas in business-friendly language
Highly self-motivated with ability to drive change in a decentralized organization
Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to present ideas in business-friendly language
Ability to set priorities and make decisions
What we prefer

Experience working in SAP and eProcurement tools (e.g., Ariba)
Experience managing supplier relationships and conducting negotiations
Strong facilitation skills to collaborate with stakeholders globally
Understanding of cost structures, working capital, and financial metrics
Knowledge of eSourcing methodology and procurement best practices

The salary range for this position is USD $66,000.00/Yr. - USD $75,000.00/Yr.

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