Newell Brands Inc

Manager, Procurement - Outdoor & Recreation

Newell Brands Inc$95K — $115K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • 4+ years of experience with a strong knowledge of procurement processes.
  • Experience sourcing consumer products is preferred.
  • Proven negotiation and project leadership skills.
  • Track record of achieving productivity and measurable results in spend categories.
  • Understanding of global commodity trends and market dynamics.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies for finished goods categories.
  • Lead negotiations to ensure optimal cost levels that support strategy.
  • Drive improvements in supplier payment terms and inventory management.
  • Oversee sustainability initiatives and compliance in procurement activities.
  • Manage sourcing category strategy, contract negotiations, and supplier performance.
  • Direct project management activities and oversee commodity spend tracking.
  • Support sourcing process improvements and manage a small team.

Benefits

  • Support for professional development and growth opportunities.
  • Collaborative team environment with a focus on shared goals.
  • Engagement in sustainability and responsible procurement initiatives.
  • Opportunity to influence critical business decisions.
  • Access to a diverse and dynamic work culture.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 17942

Position: Manager, Procurement

Location: Atlanta, GA

Reports to: Director, Sourcing

Sourcing Manager, Procurement

Summary

Responsible for category management to develop and execute global sourcing strategies. This position will be an active driver and contributor of productivity, working capital improvement, and general business initiatives supporting sourced finished goods across multiple brands within the Beverage/Drinkware category of Newell's Outdoor & Recreation business. This position will be a key stakeholder representing all aspects of procurement for sourced finished goods to cross-functional team members, including R&D, Quality, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance. The position will partner with a regional sourcing execution team to manage activities locally with suppliers.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute procurement strategies for sourced finished good categories that encompass the following:

    • Productivity: Develop and implement a pipeline of opportunities to ensure delivery of annual gross productivity targets.
    • Negotiations and market events: Lead and execute direct negotiations and market events to validate best total cost levels and support the procurement strategy.
    • Working capital improvements: Implement continuous improvement in supplier payment terms, lead time, and inventory reductions.
    • Sustainability: Coordinate activities to support Newell sustainability and responsible procurement compliance initiatives related to sourced finished goods.


Responsible for internal/external activities within designated category, including:

    • Sourcing category strategy development/execution
    • Contract management and negotiations
    • Supplier performance management
    • RFX development and deployment
    • Regulatory and social compliance
    • Project management
    • Supplier and commodity spend management and productivity tracking
    • Sourcing process improvement initiatives as assigned
    • Management of one (1) direct report team member


Interpersonal Expectations

    • Works well with minimal supervision in a mutually supportive, collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
    • Plans, organizes, and influences the efforts of global suppliers as well as a variety of internal functional groups within the organization.
    • Contributes to and influences critical business decisions and direction.
    • Performs a broad scope of work assignments to accomplish business team objectives.
    • Candidate's integrity must be beyond reproach.
    • Ability to manage a small team or individual employee.


Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
    • 4+ years of applicable experience, including extensive knowledge of procurement.
    • Experience in procurement of consumer products desired.
    • Excellent negotiation and project leadership skills.
    • Demonstrated track record of delivering productivity and other measurable results within spend categories.
    • Global sourced finished good sourcing experience in consumer products or commodities preferred.
    • Understanding of global commodity trends and market influences.
    • Excellent communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
    • Highly motivated and able to drive results independently and as part of a team.
    • Two or more years of SAP software experience preferred.
    • Ability to travel internationally.


Date Posted: Sep 17, 2026

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Size
32,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$770 million
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
+2.9%
Revenue
$9.3 billion
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