Purchasing agent jobs in Valdosta, GA - 1,042 jobs

Your role at Clorox: This role drives the Business Operations agenda across the assigned business unit or region, with accountability in various areas of Raw Materials, External Manufacturing, and Packaging. It oversees a diverse operational portfolio and collaborates with central and BU functions to deliver results. The role ensures effective execution of operational plans, supplier management, and continuous improvement initiatives. As a key execution leader, this role translates strategy into actionable plans, tracks progress, resolves issues in real time, and maintains performance. It proactively identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and deliver cost and performance gains, while ensuring compliance and fostering operational excellence. Partnering closely with Supply Chain and cross-functional teams, the role bridges strategy and execution, aligns priorities, and enables seamless collaboration. It serves as the escalation point for supplier and operational issues, ensuring swift resolution and supply continuity. It also contributes operational insights to support better decision-making and long-term improvement. In this role, you will: Procurement Leader Drive procurement by translating business needs into clear, actionable plans that deliver measurable results. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure procurement is fully integrated into decision-making and performance delivery. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, empowering teams to act with speed and innovation. Operational Execution Lead the implementation of procurement activities across the Business Unit (BU), ensuring alignment with operational goals and performance targets. Manage end-to-end procurement processes-from sourcing to supplier performance and delivery-with a focus on cost efficiency, supply reliability, and quality. Convert BU priorities into practical, measurable actions that drive tangible business outcomes. Process Optimization & Risk Management Oversee the use of procurement tools and processes, including tenders for raw materials, packaging, and external manufacturing, to ensure smooth operations and maximize value. Proactively identify improvement opportunities, mitigate risks, and ensure consistent delivery against expectations. Monitor spend and supplier performance, ensuring all initiatives are tracked, measured, and continuously optimized for efficiency and impact. Supplier Performance Management Manage day-to-day supplier performance by monitoring and improving key metrics such as quality, delivery, reliability, and cost. Collaborate closely with suppliers to resolve issues promptly, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base. Ensure suppliers consistently meet agreed targets to maintain competitiveness and supply stability. Supplier Governance & Relationship Building Oversee governance processes and conduct regular business reviews to ensure alignment with operational goals. Strengthen accountability through consistent performance tracking and clear communication of expectations. Build long-term, collaborative supplier relationships that foster transparency and delivery excellence. Procurement Execution & Compliance Lead core procurement activities-including Tenders/RFPs for raw materials, packaging, and external manufacturing-using standardized tools and processes. Ensure sourcing activities are efficient, compliant, and focused on achieving cost, quality, and service objectives. Support the adoption and consistent application of procurement systems and best practices across the team. Resource Planning & Operational Control Plan and manage resource allocation across multiple projects and initiatives to ensure timely execution and effective delivery. Monitor progress against defined goals, address issues proactively, and drive accountability for results. Maintain strong execution discipline and ensure alignment with enterprise priorities. Business Continuity & Quality Improvement Develop and execute action plans to address short- and medium-term challenges in services and quality performance, ensuring uninterrupted business operations. Lead root cause analysis to identify underlying issues and implement sustainable corrective measures. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and reliability, while keeping senior leadership informed and actively engaged throughout the process. Innovation & Strategic Alignment Collaborate closely with R&D and Procurement to fully integrate business needs into category strategies and ensure flawless execution. Act as the key connector, aligning innovation, sourcing priorities, and business objectives to deliver impactful, end-to-end results. What we look for: 5+ years of Supply Chain experience in a global, matrixed organization, ideally within a fast-paced, dynamic industry. 3+ years of experience in Sourcing and Procurement, with a focus in Raw Materials, Packaging and External Manufacturing. Experience sourcing wood and minerals is a plus Proven ability to take ownership of projects and contribute effectively within cross-functional teams. Skilled at operating in fast-paced environments, driving team success through proactive communication, accountability, and collaboration. Experience supporting process optimization and change initiatives within procurement and supply chain operations. Adept at identifying efficiency opportunities and implementing solutions that enhance performance and consistency. Strong understanding of sourcing processes, procurement tools, and RFP management. Familiar with cost analysis, supplier negotiations, and contract management, with a commitment to advancing procurement capabilities. Exceptional analytical skills with keen attention to detail. Ability to evaluate cost drivers, support value analysis, and contribute to cost optimization and risk mitigation strategies. Effective communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across internal teams and external suppliers. Skilled in presenting data and insights to influence decisions and drive alignment. Demonstrated success in collaborating with functions such as R&D, Supply Chain, and Finance to align priorities and deliver business objectives. Knowledge of regional and local supply markets, including key suppliers, trends, and challenges impacting procurement and operations. Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing and supply chain operations, including sourcing direct materials (e.g., packaging, raw materials) and managing external manufacturing partners to ensure supply reliability. Proven ability to take ownership of projects and contribute effectively within cross-functional teams. Skilled at operating in fast-paced environments, driving team success through proactive communication, accountability, and collaboration. Experience supporting process optimization and change initiatives within procurement and supply chain operations. Adept at identifying efficiency opportunities and implementing solutions that enhance performance and consistency. Strong understanding of sourcing processes, procurement tools, and RFP management. Familiar with cost analysis, supplier negotiations, and contract management, with a commitment to advancing procurement capabilities. Exceptional analytical skills with keen attention to detail. Ability to evaluate cost drivers, support value analysis, and contribute to cost optimization and risk mitigation strategies. Effective communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across internal teams and external suppliers. Skilled in presenting data and insights to influence decisions and drive alignment. Demonstrated success in collaborating with functions such as R&D, Supply Chain, and Finance to align priorities and deliver business objectives. Knowledge of regional and local supply markets, including key suppliers, trends, and challenges impacting procurement and operations. Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing and supply chain operations, including sourcing direct materials (e.g., packaging, raw materials) and managing external manufacturing partners to ensure supply reliability. Workplace type: Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH