Procurement Business Operations Lead

Procurement Business Operations Lead page is loaded## Procurement Business Operations Lead locations:
Alpharetta, GA - USA:
Durham, NC - USA (Hill Bldg) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
20688

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** 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…