P&G is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world. We have operations in over 75 countries, with 65 trusted brands that improve lives for 5 billion consumers worldwide.  This brings many advantages, including the opportunity for our employees to enjoy a diverse and rewarding career filled with new and exciting challenges and continuous growth.

We’re looking for a passionate and dynamic individual to join our Purchasing organization as a Senior Manager at our World Headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a Senior Manager in Purchasing, you play a critical role in bringing products and services of superior quality and value to the world’s consumers.  Purchasing sources every dollar for the Company…over $45 Billion spent on raw materials, packaging, commodities, contract manufacturing, agency & media services, IT, and many more.  In addition, Purchasing develops Supply Chain experts who manage thousands of raw material and packaging supply chains.  As a member of the Purchases team, you’re a business leader that creates best total value across our direct and indirect supply chains by driving innovation, cost savings, cash, supply assurance, supplier diversity, sustainability, and stewardship & governance. 

As a sourcing and supply chain professional your everyday work will consist of using a vast array of technical, analytical, and commercial skills. We are looking for candidates that have demonstrated:

The ability to analyze markets & identify trends and opportunities

Experience in system ownership and providing guidance to others in a team as you develop and optimize new and existing supply chains

Successful commercialization of emerging technologies

Effective working relationships with internal and external business partners

Management of resilient supply chains and commercial agreements that add top and bottom line value to the business.

Purchases work is broad since we touch every dollar that company spends with third parties. Your job could focus on Sourcing and/or Supply Chain management which includes the following responsibilities:

Participating as a critical member of a cross-functional team in one of our Organizational Units to deliver a new product, service, or technology to market

Creating sourcing strategies that sustainably improve the value of materials and services that support our Brands

Drive positive impact by buying goods and services from suppliers that are invested in reducing their environmental footprint and are striving for equality and inclusion in their organization

Lead and build the creation of holistic plans that drive and enable resilient & efficient supply chains for packaging and raw materials

Encourage innovation from our external business partners

Identify an interpret new and emerging customer requirements and market trends that will affect future sourcing strategies

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, finance, supply chain management, engineering, or related field of study

3-10 years of strategic sourcing or supply chain management experience through which you demonstrated the ability to: Develop sourcing strategies, lead commercial tactics such as negotiation and competitive bidding, Manage supplier relationships, Influence leadership/peers to drive business value, and/or Analyze and optimize complex supply chains.

Solid written and verbal communication

Strong collaboration and analytical skills

Robust thinking and problem-solving

A can-do attitude with propensity toward acting with a sense of urgency

Ability to travel when needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to travel, both domestically and internationally; estimated travel 15% - 20%

SAP & Business Warehouse experience

Just so you know:

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, HIV/AIDS status or any other legally protected factor. 

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position, except in rare situations based on Procter & Gamble's sole discretion. Applicants for U.S. based positions are eligible to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship. We do not sponsor for permanent residency. Any exceptions are based on the Company's specific business needs at the time and place of recruitment as well as the particular qualifications of the individual. 

Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law. 

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.  

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.