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: The Senior Procurement Manager for Business and Professional Services is responsible for strategic sourcing, contracting, and category management of indirect spending for corporate professional services and functional support for HR, Finance, R&D, Supply Chain, and Legal services, with over $140M in spend responsibility. In this role, you will: Sole responsibility to strategically source, contract for, and manage category strategies for corporate and professional services and the HR function. Shared responsibility for the Finance, R&D, Legal, and Supply Chain functions. Develop and execute category strategies with key business stakeholders. Develop, negotiate, and manage contracts across the entire contract lifecycle. Manage and continuously improve the Clorox-supplier relationship in addition to executing all necessary transactional processes. Strategically manage and lead multiple complex sourcing initiatives with client departments. Evaluate business opportunities to maximize cost savings and provide the best service, quality and supplier capability. Create and issue RFxs and use e-sourcing tools to solicit supplier proposals. Provide stakeholders with tools and best practices to use in evaluating and managing current and potential suppliers. Negotiate contracts and facilitate the contract review process with Legal, stakeholders, and suppliers. Research and analyze spend data and market intelligence to quantify business decisions and identify opportunities. Develop and implement direction and strategy with stakeholder managers of ongoing sourcing plans and timelines. Drive continuous improvement in category management, sourcing, and contracting processes. Drive and support Clorox’s IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship) goals and initiatives through sourcing and negotiations. Thought leader in Procurement activities across Sourcing organization, with passion for developing best-in-class sourcing team. Support strategic supplier relationships with key suppliers to meet/exceed company requirements for cost, quality, and services. Develop and implement direction and strategy with stakeholder managers for ongoing sourcing and cost savings plans, and timelines. What we look for: 7 years of supply chain or related industry experience with 5 years of demonstrated ability in Procurement and at least 2 years of experience in Indirect Procurement (HR Services, Corporate Administration, Legal and/or Professional Services & Labor spend categories) working with suppliers/vendors/external partners, developing contracts or negotiating agreements. B.A. or B.S. Degree in related disciplines (Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance), or equivalent experience. Understanding of sourcing processes, contract negotiation, and contract terms. Strong/Advanced negotiation skills. Ability to interface effectively across all levels of the organization, with ability to influence without explicit authority. Strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills (in English). Able to articulate complex business situations clearly and articulately. Planning and organization skills—Ability to establish work plans, multi-task and prioritize simultaneous projects. Experience in leading cross-functional teams through a defined sourcing process Experience with eSourcing and eProcurement tools Must be able to balance multiple projects and responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities as well as differing priorities within stakeholder departments. Workplace type: Hybrid We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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. [U.S.]Additional Information: At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more. We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area. –Zone A: $121,900 - $240,100 –Zone B: $111,700 - $220,100 –Zone C: $101,600 - $200,100 All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies. Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times. To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Who we are. We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world. This is the place where doing the right thing matters. Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity. We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here. 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