Procurement Category Specialist

Join our Supply Chain team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.

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Position: Procurement Category Specialist

Department: Supply Chain

Work Location: Arlington, TN. Position is 100% Onsite

What you will be doing:

The Procurement Category Specialist will be forward-thinking with proven abilities and achievements in a relevant supply chain or finance role.

The Procurement Category Specialist will focus on providing specific category expertise, analyze overall spend across our U.S. and Canada locations, evaluate our supply base and common purchases, deliver standard processes, and develop strategic approaches for implementing and achieving savings and efficiency.

• Works closely with the Head of Procurement to lead assigned categories across the organization, targeting higher spend reduction opportunities, promoting consistency and efficiency, spend reduction and savings objectives

• Develops / Implements Procurement strategies and standard processes, such as consolidation of purchasing requests, supplier optimization and supplier development

• Identify uncontrolled spend, apply supplier and spend comparison methods and influence financial initiatives, such as acquiring discounts, price reductions and mitigate increases

• Works to standardize pay terms across entire supply base, including situations where a supplier must shift from unfavorable HELE terms to the standard 60 day pay terms

• Partners with Business Units during budget forecasting to identify key projects and plans accordingly to ensure the projects are carried out timely

• Efficiently sets yearly goals with Business Units on cost reductions and reports monthly progress of goals and target savings

• Improves negotiation leverage by pre-contract involvement, advance planning, and the use of technology improvements such as reverse auctioning (competitive bidding) and using industry benchmarking

• Performs complex cost analysis and estimations; focus on identifying and proposing recommendations for cost savings opportunities and a mutually beneficial relationship

• Works toward acquisition targets to implement Helen of Troy cost-efficient standard processes

• Identify standard methodologies and innovations to improve contracting processes, systems, policies, and procedures

• Coordinate and facilitate procurement related meetings such as kick-off, pre-and post-proposal and award or termination meetings, team briefings, Supplier Performance and Business Reviews

• Research market sources and suppliers to ensure cost reasonableness and competitive pricing for supplies and services

• Represents the Procurement department and provides consultation and technical support, information and guidance on procurement and contract administration opportunities

• Prepares and reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and supplier agreements with the Head of Procurement, Indirect, for price and acceptability of items to specifications

• Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a competitive price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct

• Analyzes market to determine future industry wide market price increases that can influence materials purchased for business operations

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Strong project management skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing to all company levels.

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group, or large group situations to internal and external customers.

• Ability to persuade, influence and impact others.

• Strong financial analysis skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree.

• 3+ years of directly related procurement experience in large-scale environment.

• Strong experience in Procuring commodities and services through competitive bidding and direct negotiation processes.

• Office 365 (Excel, Word, SharePoint) must be highly skilled in Word and Excel.

• Experience with ERP System.

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using: Workday, Oracle, or a relatable ERP system.

• Bachelor’s degree

Benefits: Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

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For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture, and background. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any protected basis.

We will provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000.

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon – many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity.

At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.