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Your role at Clorox:

The Global Associate Director is the Procurement authority responsible for creating and driving MRO and Capital Procurement related activity across Clorox’s global businesses, with $200M combined spend responsibility across all subcategories. The Associate Director is a thought leader with an external focus who brings a deep understanding of best practices in the Procurement space and who will collaborate with business stakeholders to develop and execute category strategies to maximize value for the business. This includes creating a vision for Global MRO & Capital Procurement, partnering with stakeholders globally, developing long-term sourcing strategies, negotiating contract terms, building strong relationships with partners and identifying ways to maximize return on investment from Clorox’s MRO and Capital spend.

In this role, you will:

• Drive Category Management and Procurement activities across MRO and Capital Indirect spend ($200M), design a MRO and Capital Procurement Vision aligned with the organizations growth aspirations, implement and execute procurement strategies across subcategories, address governance and compliance, capability building.

• Embrace the new Procurement Operating Model to develop a holistic approach to optimize the entire procurement process and drive value creation, unlock opportunities to deliver continuous savings, positive cash flow and performance and process improvement to deliver growth for the company.

• Build and develop a global team of 5 people and perform training for all direct reports around Category Management with best-in-class Procurement activities, such as sourcing strategies and new capabilities development, performing contract audits and spend analysis, conducting competitive bidding and RFP processes, negotiations of commercial agreements, implementing vendor and stakeholder management, risk mitigation, among others, whilst boosting agility and innovation across the category.

• Thought leader in Procurement activities across all the Global Sourcing organization at Clorox, with passion for developing world-class sourcing team, representing the Procurement Function in the alignment and prioritization of key business needs, adopting industry-leading practices, leveraging technology and data analytics, and fostering collaboration across departments, to drive value creation, procurement excellence, and deliver measurable results with clear KPIs.

What we look for:

• 10+ years of Procurement experience, ideally in Indirect Procurement functions.

• 4+ years of experience in developing category strategies and strong working knowledge of MRO or Capital procurement sourcing.

• Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (strategic sourcing management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, etc.)

• Work experience in an international environment and matrix organizations.

• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Results oriented individual with solid proven track record in delivering value (cost and cash).

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and influencing skills. Great at building cross-functional relationships with ability to interface effectively across all levels of the organization.

• Ability to creatively solve business problems pragmatically and at speed, working with a high level of independence.

• Planning and organization skills—Ability to establish work plans, multi-task and prioritize simultaneous projects.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex business situations clearly. High degree of fluency in written and spoken English is required.

• Organizational Leader: Lead a team of 5 procurement professionals and act as a leader across broader procurement area (+100 FTE). Drive continuous improvement in procurement expertise.

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 (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .

[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: $144,200 - $289,900

–Zone B: $132,200 - $265,700

–Zone C: $120,200 - $241,600

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.

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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.

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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 (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .

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