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Procurement Buyer
- Energizer Holdings, Inc. (St. Louis, MO)
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What you'll love about this job
Remote Opportunity (In office once a month) | Full Ownership of Accounts and Spend | Total Rewards Package
This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.
Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
Position Summary
The Buyer plays a critical role in developing and executing category strategies through detailed analysis and supplier engagement. This position supports supplier relationship management, drives cost and performance improvements, and leads category and supplier management for assigned sub-categories. The Buyer will also champion enterprise initiatives such as cost savings, working capital optimization, and supplier rationalization across global operations.
Responsibilities
+ Conduct quantitative analysis using Excel and/or Access to support sourcing decisions
+ Develop category and supplier profiles and maintain accurate supplier scorecards
+ Support negotiations and cost model development across assigned categories; lead efforts for designated sub-categories and suppliers
+ Engage stakeholders to ensure alignment with procurement strategies
+ Support development of category-specific pipelines and sourcing plans
+ Execute sourcing projects and product cycle plans independently
+ Conduct supply market analysis and benchmark studies
+ Manage day-to-day supplier relationship activities, including SAP and SRM queries
+ Drive compliance with procurement policies and risk management programs
+ Interface with legal teams to ensure proper contract approvals and signatory levels
+ Demonstrate expertise in negotiation tools and techniques, applying them regularly
+ Develop and implement sub-category procurement strategies aligned with company goals
+ Evaluate bids, recommend suppliers, and track procurement performance metrics
What we are looking for
+ Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Business Administration preferred)
+ 2+ years of procurement experience (strategic and practical) and demonstrated success managing projects
+ Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel/Access capabilities (beyond basic data entry)
+ Hands-on experience with ERP systems and procurement platforms
+ Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities
+ Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to present ideas in business-friendly language
+ Highly self-motivated with ability to drive change in a decentralized organization
+ Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to present ideas in business-friendly language
+ Ability to set priorities and make decisions
What we prefer
+ Experience working in SAP and eProcurement tools (e.g., Ariba)
+ Experience managing supplier relationships and conducting negotiations
+ Strong facilitation skills to collaborate with stakeholders globally
+ Understanding of cost structures, working capital, and financial metrics
+ Knowledge of eSourcing methodology and procurement best practices
Come join us!
Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Total Rewards Package
The salary range for this position is USD $66,000.00/Yr. - USD $75,000.00/Yr.
Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.
Energizer strives to create a supportive work environment centered around colleagues’ professional and personal well-being. Our total rewards package provides comprehensive benefits to attract, retain, and protect our colleagues – including health and welfare insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.
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