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Newell Brands

Manages diversified consumer goods brands globally

Mid-Level Buyer

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed higher-education degree in Administration, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
  • Solid experience in strategic purchasing of direct materials, especially in industrial sectors.
  • Proficiency in negotiation, contract analysis, and strategic business thinking.
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel and ERP systems.
  • Knowledge of data analysis, Power BI, Python, and artificial intelligence.
  • Experience with cost analysis.
  • Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Manage purchasing categories through market analysis, including trends, geopolitical risks, currency exchange, and technologies; strategic supplier segmentation; and sourcing strategies such as total cost of ownership, cost breakdown, strategic sourcing, and dual sourcing.
  • Plan demand with internal teams, considering volumes, seasonality, and future needs.
  • Conduct complex negotiations with domestic and international suppliers to secure competitive commercial and operational terms.
  • Draft, review, and renegotiate medium- and long-term contracts covering service-level agreements, key performance indicators, penalties, compliance, and environmental, social, and governance practices, in partnership with Legal.
  • Develop and track performance indicators such as savings, lead time, service level, and stockouts using dashboards and business intelligence tools.
  • Perform cost modeling and breakdowns to identify cost-reduction and efficiency opportunities.
  • Evaluate and develop strategic suppliers, implementing continuous-improvement programs and mitigating operational, financial, and reputational risks in the supply chain.
  • Work collaboratively with Legal, Finance, and Maintenance to ensure strategic alignment and governance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Postgraduate study or an MBA in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Project Management.

About the Company

Newell Brands

Manages diversified consumer goods brands globally

Newell Brands manages a large portfolio of well-known consumer goods brands and sells products for home, work, and outdoor activities. Its products range from storage and cleaning supplies to small home appliances, food preservation items, camping gear, and writing instruments, distributed through retailers and online channels in more than 200 countries. The company competes by offering a broad brand lineup and widespread multi-channel distribution across many categories, rather than focusing on a single segment. Its goal is to provide widely used, trusted consumer goods worldwide, while growing its brands and expanding distribution across both retail and e-commerce.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Sandy Springs, GA
Founded
1903

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