LATAM Sourcing Director

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid and Sharpie, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Responsible for ~$250M in spend across Direct, Indirect, and D&T

Develop productivity funnel to consistently deliver 3% to 4% cost savings annually

Extend payment terms to meet or exceed industry benchmarks

Ensure supplier on-time delivery, capacity, and lead time to meet service metrics and inventory objectives

Identify and qualify suppliers for new products (NPD), regional diversification, risk mitigation, and productivity delivery

Lead and support supplier negotiations and contract compliance

Lead and develop team of sourcing professionals to successfully achieve objectives and career goals

Close collaboration with LATAM GM’s and cross functional business partners to ensure delivery of annual objectives

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sourcing or related field

15+ years of relevant sourcing experience required

Ability to Travel (20-30%)

Strong leadership and communication skills

Strong analytic and decision-making skills

Conflict management / Resolution experience

Superior negotiation skills

Ability to influence others

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously

Excellent written & verbal communication and presentation skills

Bilingual Communication (Spanish & English)

Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, and Power Point

Ability to work in a matrix organization

Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

Results driven

Newell Brands (NASDAQ : NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.

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