The Clorox Company

Procurement Manager Chemicals

The Clorox Company  •  Mexico (Hybrid)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

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:

  • 10+ years of experiencein 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 initiativesin 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

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

The Clorox Company

About The Clorox Company

The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) champions people to be well and thrive every single day. Its trusted brands include Brita®, Burt's Bees®, Clorox®, Fresh Step®, Glad®, Hidden Valley®, Kingsford®, Liquid-Plumr® and Pine-Sol® as well as international brands such as Clorinda®, Chux® and Poett®. Headquartered in Oakland, California, since 1913, Clorox was one of the first in the U.S. to integrate ESG into its business reporting. In 2024 the company was ranked No. 1 on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies list for the second consecutive year.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Oakland, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
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