Senior Buyer (Procurement)

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace Your role at Clorox: This role drives the Business Operations agenda for the Kingsford Business Unit (BU), with accountability across Raw Materials (e.g., wood-based fuel, lignite, borax, and other briquette ingredients) and External Manufacturing. It oversees a diverse operational portfolio and collaborates with central and Kingsford BU functions to deliver results. The role ensures effective execution of operational plans, supplier management, and continuous improvement initiatives that support Kingsford's manufacturing network. As a key execution leader, this role translates Kingsford strategy into actionable plans, tracks progress, resolves issues in real time, and maintains performance through the seasonal grilling cycle. It proactively identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and deliver cost and performance gains, while ensuring compliance and fostering operational excellence. Partnering closely with Kingsford Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and cross-functional teams, the role bridges strategy and execution, aligns priorities, and enables seamless collaboration. It serves as the escalation point for supplier and operational issues, ensuring swift resolution and supply continuity for critical Kingsford inputs. It also contributes operational insights to support better decision-making and long-term improvement. In this role, you will: Procurement Leader Drive procurement for the Kingsford BU by translating business needs into clear, actionable plans that deliver measurable results. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure procurement is fully integrated into Kingsford decision-making and performance delivery. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, empowering teams to act with speed and innovation. Operational Execution Lead the implementation of procurement activities across the Kingsford Business Unit (BU), ensuring alignment with operational goals and performance targets. Manage end-to-end procurement processes - from sourcing to supplier performance and delivery- with a focus on cost efficiency, supply reliability, and quality. Convert Kingsford priorities, including seasonal demand and production plans, into practical, measurable actions that drive tangible business outcomes. Process Optimization & Risk Management Oversee the use of procurement tools and processes, including tenders for raw materials, and external manufacturing, to ensure smooth operations and maximize value. Proactively identify improvement opportunities, mitigate supply risks for critical Kingsford inputs (e.g., borax, lignite, and wood-based fuel), and ensure consistent delivery against expectations. Monitor spend and supplier performance, ensuring all initiatives are tracked, measured, and continuously optimized for efficiency and impact. Supplier Performance Management Manage day-to-day supplier performance by monitoring and improving key metrics such as quality, delivery, reliability, and cost for Kingsford raw material, and external manufacturing suppliers. Collaborate closely with suppliers to resolve issues promptly, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base. Ensure suppliers consistently meet agreed targets to maintain competitiveness and supply stability. Supplier Governance & Relationship Building Oversee governance processes and conduct regular business reviews to ensure alignment with Kingsford operational goals. Strengthen accountability through consistent performance tracking and clear communication of expectations. Build long-term, collaborative supplier relationships that foster transparency and delivery excellence. Pro…

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