This position provides procurement management support to the Operation Leadership Team for all Indirect Materials categories. In addition, the position leads sourcing projects, works with the Operations Teams to deploy category strategies, monitors procurement compliance to agreements, tracks supplier performance, and participates on Continuous Improvement Teams. This position also leads Continuous Improvement projects to build best class practices within the Procurement Function. Working safely and promoting a safe work environment is also a primary function.

• Provide category management for indirect purchases, such as Packaging (cans, pails, corrugated) and Purchased Finished Goods.
• Establish annual cost standards, develop category budgets, project budget analysis and monthly business reviews, including purchase order price variances, cost savings projects, market index summaries, and project updates.
• Financial and operational analysis including TCO and capacity planning. Able to share work and conclusions in clear Excel and/or PowerPoint format
• Develop and negotiate supply agreements and monitor compliance to pricing, award volumes, quality targets, and all operating parameters.
• Ensure accuracy of data in SAP Procurement systems including pricing and standard costs.
• Leverage operational data to drive continual process improvement, including automation of existing processes.
• Conducts deep data dives to identify category insights.
• Lead sourcing activity, including preparation of RFI's and RFP's. Analyze RFP results, negotiate, and recommend sourcing awards.
• Communicate regularly and maintain strong business relationships with suppliers; monitor and improve supplier performance as needed.
• Ensure implementation of category strategy at the local level - work with buyers to effectively communicate and deploy agreements
• Monitor key cost drivers for categories and communicate significant changes that could lead to risk mitigation or opportunity realization.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with all Masco policies and procedures including legal and regulatory
• Maintain efficient and courteous relationship with peers, suppliers, and internal customers

EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Purchasing, Finance, and/or operational reporting roles, financial fiduciary responsibility roles.

• Mastery of financial reporting concepts including modeling
• Knowledge of MS Office Suites and/or software applications related to job functions
• Proficient at Excel/financial analysis and planning
• Ability to turn complex data into meaningful reports
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Exposure strategic sourcing, procurement, contract administration, and/or project management processes
• Analytically adept with strong financial analysis and reporting skills and keen attention to detail Good reasoning;
• ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Self-starter with ability to multi-task, make sound business decisions, and thrive working independently and on teams.

• Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
• Accrue 15 paid days off the first year.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% match.
• Competitive health plans for individuals and families.
• Check out behr.com/careers to view a comprehensive list of our benefits and perks.

Founded in 1947, Behr Paint Company is one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, surface preparation, and application products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, and Chile. The Santa Ana, Calif.-based company and maker of the BEHR, KILZ, WHIZZ, and E&J brands is dedicated to meeting the project needs of DIYers, professionals, architects, and designers with an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and value. At Behr Paint, we strive to have all team members bring their best selves and their unique perspectives every day.

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We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is. We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us!

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