Global Procurement Manager – Closures, Triggers & Lids
clorox · Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico ·
- Category
- Operations
- Experience
- 8+ years
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Your role at Clorox:
At Clorox, we believe growth starts with people. Guided by our purpose and values, we are committed to making a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates around the world.We are seeking a Global Procurement Manager, Closures, Triggers & Lids to lead the global sourcing strategy for critical rigid packaging components, including closures, dispensing systems, triggers, pumps, caps, and lids. This strategic leadership role manages approximately $100 million in annual spend across multiple regions and supplier networks, driving value through cost optimization, innovation, sustainability, risk management, and supply assurance.
The ideal candidate is a strategic procurement professional with strong commercial acumen, global supplier management experience, and the ability to build effective partnerships across Procurement, Supply Chain, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Sustainability functions.
In this role, you will:
Category Strategy & Sourcing Leadership
- Develop and execute multi-year global category strategies for closures, triggers, pumps, caps, and lids.
- Lead supplier selection, qualification, and sourcing initiatives to ensure optimal supplier portfolios.
- Define supplier segmentation strategies and manage supplier relationships globally.
- Drive strategic sourcing programs aligned with business needs and market dynamics.
Cost Optimization & Value Creation
- Identify and implement cost savings opportunities, value engineering initiatives, and supplier consolidation strategies.
- Support productivity programs while maintaining quality, service, and innovation standards.
- Develop total-cost-of-ownership approaches to maximize long-term value.
Supplier Management & Strategic Negotiations
- Lead complex global and regional commercial negotiations.
- Manage supplier performance through KPIs focused on cost, quality, delivery, innovation, sustainability, and service.
- Conduct business reviews and executive-level supplier meetings to strengthen strategic partnerships.
- Drive supplier innovation initiatives that support business growth and packaging enhancements.
Risk Management & Supply Continuity
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and business continuity plans across the supplier network.
- Monitor market conditions, supplier health, and supply chain risks to proactively address disruptions.
- Ensure a resilient and sustainable supply base capable of supporting global operations.
Cross-Functional Business Partnership
- Collaborate closely with Packaging, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Sustainability, and Finance teams.
- Support innovation launches, packaging conversions, and product change initiatives.
- Align procurement strategies with broader organizational goals and sustainability commitments.
What we look for:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, Procurement, related field or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or Supply Chain.
- Proven experience managing packaging-related categories, including plastics, closures, dispensing systems, rigid packaging components, or similar materials.
- Experience leading supplier negotiations and managing multi-million-dollar spend categories.
- Demonstrated success working in global or multi-regional environments.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, sourcing methodologies, and supplier performance management.
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Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:
Competitive compensation
Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
Flexible work environment, depending on your role
Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
Half-day Fridays, depending on your location
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