SC Johnson

Procurement Operations Specialist – External Manufacturing

SC Johnson  •  €33k - €42k/yr  •  Arese, IT (Onsite)  •  7 hours ago
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Job Description

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

Procurement Operations Specialist – External Manufacturing (3PM)

Location:Arese, Italy

Function:Procurement Operations

Join a dynamic Procurement Operations team where you will play a key role in supporting External Manufacturing (EM) activities across Europe. This role focuses on delivering value through pricing accuracy, cost transparency, and seamless coordination with internal stakeholders and external manufacturing partners.

You’llcontribute to key business priorities including service excellence, cost savings, quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.

About the Role

As a Procurement Operations Specialist, you will manage critical processes such as pricing execution, cost card (CC) management, and Product Instruction Handbook (PIH) coordination. You will collaborate cross-functionally and interact with contract manufacturers to ensure smooth execution and high-quality outcomes.

About the Team / Department

You will be part of the External Manufacturing Procurement Operations team in Europe, working closely with Procurement, Finance, Supply Planning, Engineering, and Quality teams. This is a highly collaborative and international environment with strong exposure to global processes and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Pricing Management

  • Execute global pricing processes, ensuring data is updated accurately and on time
  • Maintain pricing compliance and support internal audits
  • Manage pricing uploads and supplier data systems

Cost Card (CC) Management

  • Own the end-to-end cost card process, including data consolidation (materials, labor, scrap rates)
  • Create andvalidatecost cards with contract manufacturers (3PMs)
  • Maintainaccuratecost data in SAP for finished goods
  • Support quarterly updates and ad hoc projects (e.g.new products, portfolio changes)
  • Ensure compliance, reporting, and data integrity

PIH (Product Instruction Handbook) Coordination

  • Coordinate full PIH lifecycle from request intake to external approval
  • Partner with global shared services and cross-functional teams
  • Ensure documentation completeness and compliance
  • Manage communication with external manufacturing partners

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Procurement, Finance, Planning, Quality, Engineering, and R&D
  • Build strong relationships with external manufacturing partners

ExperienceYou’llBring

  • Experience in procurement, supply chain, finance operations, or similar roles
  • Strong Excel skills (handling large datasets)
  • Experience with SAP or willingness to learn
  • Solid organizational and time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Upper-intermediate English (written and spoken)

BehaviorsYou’llNeed

  • Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
  • Strong ownership and accountability
  • Continuous learning attitude
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective communicator across functions and cultures

Other

  • You must be legally eligible to work in the country
  • This role isn't eligible for international relocation

The expected gross salary range for this position is between 33.210,00 EUR - 41.510,00 EUR. Job related skills, experience, and education, will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short-term incentive, and/or long-term incentives. As a family company, benefits are a key piece of our Total Rewards package as well and we’re proud to provide a comprehensive, competitive, and differentiated benefits program that our people and their families value.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion

SC Johnson

About SC Johnson

We’re SC Johnson, a family company at work for a better world™. We are a leading manufacturer of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, pest control, shoe care and professional products. SC Johnson’s high-quality products and iconic brands include OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s® Clean Day, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more, and are in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide.

We’re a fifth-generation, family-owned and led company with 13,000 employees and operations in 70 countries. Founded in 1886 and headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin, we believe that a more sustainable, healthier and transparent world that inspires people and creates opportunities isn't just possible – it's our responsibility.

SC Johnson includes both SC Johnson Professional, providing solutions to healthcare, industrial and institutional markets, and SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands, a growing house of like-minded brands working together for bold, transformative growth.

Learn more about SC Johnson on our LinkedIn “Life” tab, at https://scjohnson.com or https://jobs.scjohnson.com.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Racine, WI
Year Founded
Unknown
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