KCNA Procurement Specialist - Maintenance, Repair & Operations - Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Neenah, WI 54956
About the Job
Job Description
You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
Kimberly-Clark (K-C) is looking for an ambitious, self-driven and talented individual to join our North America Indirects team. You will make a difference by assisting in the development of category strategies and leading local execution activities in support of K-C North America and K-C Professional businesses to achieve variable cost productivity, working capital, and business financial goals. You will lead the supplier selection, development, and overall supplier management processes, including managing the entire contract life cycle from requestfor proposal (RFP) to supplier exit. In addition, you will work closely with the global procurement lead, business units and cross-functional team to achieve strategic sourcing objectives for the commodity.
In this role you will:
Execute category strategy & implementation plan created by Regional Category Lead
Manage local supplier relationships within focus area (e.g., sub-category, cluster / country)
Provide input to regional category strategy based on market dynamics, supplier landscape, business needs within focus area.
Support regional sourcing events, working with Agile Squads
Support execution of category strategic initiatives
Coordinate with regional business stakeholders on category needs and strategy (e.g., collect business requirements)
Manage region-specific supplier relationships, escalate and resolve region-specific supplier continuity issues, etc.
Lead execution of global category strategic initiatives in region
Support in the creation and maintenance of category knowledge and processes to ensure the category strategies are informed, relevant and up to date.
Monitor supplier performance indicators and initiate supplier reviews as required or in accordance with agreed programs to drive improvement and reduce risk across the regional enterprise.
Ensure compliance to K-C Policies and internal controls.
Build trust and credibility with suppliers by demonstrating integrity, commitment and results orientation to drive and deliver results.
Maintain an effective business relationship with all suppliers and stakeholders based on clear, concise group and personal communication.
About You
You’re driven to perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in business, supply chain or related discipline
3+ years of experience in Procurement, preferred experience in category management
Intellectually curious, strong analytical skills
Business acumen, excellent communication skills (both written and oral) able to communicate up and across the organization, cross functional collaboration & influencing, functional and technical awareness.
Strong project management, process improvement, analytical and problem-solvingskills.
Ability to work independently in a heavily matrixed organization.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Preferred qualifications:
Ability to read engineering drawings.
Previous experience working in a machine shop and/or sourcing parts for a machine shop.
Previous experience working in a manufacturing facility.
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About Us
Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth, and impact. We’re founded on 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark; you just need to log on! Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
Total Benefits
Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role. In the meantime, check out the careers website. You’ll want to review this and come prepared with relevant questions if, and when you pass GO and begin interviewing.
And finally, the fine print….
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” - or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decidedat Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.