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Kimberly-Clark · 19 hours ago

Procurement Specialist, Marketing & Advertising

Neenah, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$79K/yr - $93K/yr

3+ years exp

Kimberly-Clark is a leading company dedicated to creating Better Care for a Better World. They are seeking a Procurement Specialist in Marketing & Advertising to develop and execute category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and support strategic sourcing objectives for North America.

ManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and execute assigned category strategies, category knowledge, and processes, ensuring the category strategies are informed, relevant, and up to date

Provide input on market dynamics (e.g., identify potential suppliers, assess market trends, etc.), supplier landscape, and business needs

Support execution of North America category cost / sourcing events and initiatives

Lead execution of global category strategic initiatives in region

Coordinate with regional business stakeholders on category needs and strategy (e.g., collect business requirements)

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

Build trust and credibility with suppliers by demonstrating integrity, commitment, and results orientation to drive and deliver results

Manage supplier relationships within focus area, escalate, and resolve region-specific supplier continuity issues, etc

Maintain an effective business relationship with all suppliers and stakeholders based on clear, concise group and personal communication

Ensure compliance to K-C policies and internal controls

Qualification

Procurement category managementAnalytical skillsProject managementBusiness acumenCross-functional collaborationProcess improvementCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsWork independently

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution in business, supply chain or related discipline

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-solving skills

Ability to work independently in a heavily matrixed organization

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Preferred

3+ years of experience in Procurement category management preferred

Benefits

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.

Company

Kimberly-Clark

Glassdoor4.0

Kimberly-Clark ranked among the top 10 World's Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Places to Work Institute for the third year in a row.

Founded in 1872

Irving, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.careersatkc.com

H1B Sponsorship

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