Procurement Manager Chemicals

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Your role at Clorox:

At Clorox, we are looking for a strategic and forward-thinking Procurement Leader to own and transform our Chemicals category within the global raw materials portfolio.

This role goes beyond traditional sourcing — you will shape category strategy, drive innovation with suppliers, and leverage AI and digital tools to unlock value, strengthen resilience, and support sustainable growth.

In this role, you will:

Lead Category Strategy

• Define and execute a forward-looking category strategy aligned with business priorities: cost, quality, innovation, and sustainability
• Leverage AI-driven insights and advanced analytics to anticipate market trends, optimize sourcing decisions, and manage risk
• Build long-term, strategic supplier partnerships that enable innovation and competitive advantage

Drive Supplier Excellence

• Own key supplier relationships, ensuring performance, continuity, and continuous improvement
• Lead strategic supplier reviews, driving accountability across service, quality, ESG, and delivery
• Partner with suppliers to co-create innovative solutions that support brand growth

Deliver Value & Cost Leadership

• Lead strategic sourcing and negotiation initiatives to deliver annual savings and productivity targets
• Identify value opportunities through cost modeling, value engineering, and digital insights
• Partner with Finance and Business teams to track performance and proactively mitigate risks

Collaborate & Influence Across the Business

• Work closely with R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Sustainability teams to align on priorities
• Act as a trusted advisor, bringing market intelligence, supplier innovation, and best practices to stakeholders
• Drive sustainability initiatives aligned with Clorox’s environmental commitments

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What we look for:

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• 10+ years of experience in procurement, managing complex or global categories (chemicals or CPG preferred)

• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, negotiations, and supplier management

• Strong digital and AI acumen, with experience applying analytics and tools to improve decision-making

• Solid financial and commercial mindset (cost modeling, commodity understanding, budgeting)

• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a matrix organization and influence without authority

• Excellent communication and executive presence

• Agile, results-driven, and comfortable operating in fast-paced environments

• Bachelor's degree in business, administration, finance, related field or equivalent experience

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.

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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