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Your role at Clorox:

This role drives the Business Operations agenda across the assigned business unit or region, with accountability in various areas of Raw Materials, External Manufacturing, and Packaging. It oversees a diverse operational portfolio and collaborates with central and BU functions to deliver results. The role ensures effective execution of operational plans, supplier management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

As a key execution leader, this role translates strategy into actionable plans, tracks progress, resolves issues in real time, and maintains performance. It proactively identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and deliver cost and performance gains, while ensuring compliance and fostering operational excellence.

Partnering closely with Supply Chain and cross-functional teams, the role bridges strategy and execution, aligns priorities, and enables seamless collaboration. It serves as the escalation point for supplier and operational issues, ensuring swift resolution and supply continuity. It also contributes operational insights to support better decision-making and long-term improvement.

In this role, you will:

Procurement Leader

+ Drive procurement by translating business needs into clear, actionable plans that deliver measurable results.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure procurement is fully integrated into decision-making and performance delivery.

+ Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, empowering teams to act with speed and innovation.

Operational Execution

+ Lead the implementation of procurement activities across the Business Unit (BU), ensuring alignment with operational goals and performance targets.

+ Manage end-to-end procurement processes—from sourcing to supplier performance and delivery—with a focus on cost efficiency, supply reliability, and quality.

+ Convert BU priorities into practical, measurable actions that drive tangible business outcomes.

Process Optimization & Risk Management

+ Oversee the use of procurement tools and processes, including tenders for raw materials, packaging, and external manufacturing, to ensure smooth operations and maximize value.

+ Proactively identify improvement opportunities, mitigate risks, and ensure consistent delivery against expectations.

+ Monitor spend and supplier performance, ensuring all initiatives are tracked, measured, and continuously optimized for efficiency and impact.

Supplier Performance Management

+ Manage day-to-day supplier performance by monitoring and improving key metrics such as quality, delivery, reliability, and cost.

+ Collaborate closely with suppliers to resolve issues promptly, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.

+ Ensure suppliers consistently meet agreed targets to maintain competitiveness and supply stability.

Supplier Governance & Relationship Building

+ Oversee governance processes and conduct regular business reviews to ensure alignment with operational goals.

+ Strengthen accountability through consistent performance tracking and clear communication of expectations.

+ Build long-term, collaborative supplier relationships that foster transparency and delivery excellence.

Procurement Execution & Compliance

+ Lead core procurement activities—including Tenders/RFPs for raw materials, packaging, and external manufacturing—using standardized tools and processes.

+ Ensure sourcing activities are efficient, compliant, and focused on achieving cost, quality, and service objectives.

+ Support the adoption and consistent application of procurement systems and best practices across the team.

Resource Planning & Operational Control

+ Plan and manage resource allocation across multiple projects and initiatives to ensure timely execution and effective delivery.

+ Monitor progress against defined goals, address issues proactively, and drive accountability for results.

+ Maintain strong execution discipline and ensure alignment with enterprise priorities.

Business Continuity & Quality Improvement

+ Develop and execute action plans to address short- and medium-term challenges in services and quality performance, ensuring uninterrupted business operations.

+ Lead root cause analysis to identify underlying issues and implement sustainable corrective measures.

+ Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and reliability, while keeping senior leadership informed and actively engaged throughout the process.

Innovation & Strategic Alignment

+ Collaborate closely with R&D and Procurement to fully integrate business needs into category strategies and ensure flawless execution.

+ Act as the key connector, aligning innovation, sourcing priorities, and business objectives to deliver impactful, end-to-end results.

What we look for:

+ 5+ years of Supply Chain experience in a global, matrixed organization, ideally within a fast-paced, dynamic industry.

+ 3+ years of experience in Sourcing and Procurement, with a focus in Raw Materials, Packaging and External Manufacturing.

+ Proven ability to take ownership of projects and contribute effectively within cross-functional teams. Skilled at operating in fast-paced environments, driving team success through proactive communication, accountability, and collaboration.

+ Experience supporting process optimization and change initiatives within procurement and supply chain operations. Adept at identifying efficiency opportunities and implementing solutions that enhance performance and consistency.

+ Strong understanding of sourcing processes, procurement tools, and RFP management. Familiar with cost analysis, supplier negotiations, and contract management, with a commitment to advancing procurement capabilities.

+ Exceptional analytical skills with keen attention to detail. Ability to evaluate cost drivers, support value analysis, and contribute to cost optimization and risk mitigation strategies.

+ Effective communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across internal teams and external suppliers. Skilled in presenting data and insights to influence decisions and drive alignment.

+ Demonstrated success in collaborating with functions such as R&D, Supply Chain, and Finance to align priorities and deliver business objectives.

+ Knowledge of regional and local supply markets, including key suppliers, trends, and challenges impacting procurement and operations.

+ Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing and supply chain operations, including sourcing direct materials (e.g., packaging, raw materials) and managing external manufacturing partners to ensure supply reliability.

+ Proven ability to take ownership of projects and contribute effectively within cross-functional teams. Skilled at operating in fast-paced environments, driving team success through proactive communication, accountability, and collaboration.

+ Experience supporting process optimization and change initiatives within procurement and supply chain operations. Adept at identifying efficiency opportunities and implementing solutions that enhance performance and consistency.

+ Strong understanding of sourcing processes, procurement tools, and RFP management. Familiar with cost analysis, supplier negotiations, and contract management, with a commitment to advancing procurement capabilities.

+ Exceptional analytical skills with keen attention to detail. Ability to evaluate cost drivers, support value analysis, and contribute to cost optimization and risk mitigation strategies.

+ Effective communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across internal teams and external suppliers. Skilled in presenting data and insights to influence decisions and drive alignment.

+ Demonstrated success in collaborating with functions such as R&D, Supply Chain, and Finance to align priorities and deliver business objectives.

+ Knowledge of regional and local supply markets, including key suppliers, trends, and challenges impacting procurement and operations.

+ Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing and supply chain operations, including sourcing direct materials (e.g., packaging, raw materials) and managing external manufacturing partners to ensure supply reliability.

Workplace type:

Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive.** Learn more (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/responsibility/thriving-communities/empowering-our-employees-to-thrive/) **.

[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: $88,700 - $165,900

•Zone B: $81,300 - $152,100

•Zone C: $73,900 - $138,300

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.

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

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