Nonwoven and Component film Procurement Specialist

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. 

Nonwoven and Component film Procurement Specialist manages the sourcing of Component Film|Print, Airlaid, AFC (Adult Femcare) and KCP Non wovens requirements in the region.

This position directly impacts company performance. You will influence senior leadership and suppliers to deliver category strategy through strong supplier collaboration, commercial awareness and strategic thinking. This is typically delivered by working closely with R&E professionals in cross functional teams. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Build a broad understanding of category with detailed understanding of purchase spend, purchase portfolio and supplier performance.Create and maintain category management 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.Identify, build and maintain an effective cross functional stakeholder network.Understand regional business and functional requirements.Support and align with Global Category management to proactively influence internal stakeholders.Lead regional interactions with Regional procurement organization, R&E, Quality, Planning and other stakeholders.Gain necessary input and cross functional expertise whilst influencing acceptance, agreement, and support from key stakeholders to ensure ultimate compliance and support.In conjunction with the Global Category Directors recommend, agree and lead regional relationship programs.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.Through the regional and global stakeholder network, become the regional point of contact, focal point and connector for strategic category management projects and initiatives in all purchase categories.Create, maintain and drive a regional program of quantified NMP and VFE savingsIdentify hurdles and barriers to change, resolve where possible or escalate as appropriate to Global directors and / or senior management.Monitor and manage actions to complete delivery of project milestones in line with agreed delivery expectations , reporting progress and / or escalating to global category management and other K-C leadership as appropriate.
 

#ItStartsWithYou

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 more than 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.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You 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.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement: Extensive experience in managing sourcing projects, developing category strategies, and leading supplier negotiations.Supplier Relationship Management: Building and maintaining relationships with key suppliers, ensuring performance and Innovation.Project Management.Industry Knowledge:  understanding of the specific markets related to film, print, and non-wovens is an advantage.Cross-functional Collaboration: Working closely with supply chain, logistics, and other business units to achieve cost reduction and service improvement.Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to assess market conditions, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities.Negotiation: Excellent negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with suppliers.Problem-solving: Ability to identify risks and develop countermeasures to mitigate them.

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 centre, 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.

We offer competitive pay and benefits to employees and reward excellence and performance.  Our belief in promoting a healthy work-life balance drives us to support our employees’ total well-being, offering comprehensive benefits not limited to gym memberships, private medical insurance, dental cover, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, critical illness cover, travel insurance and a market leading defined contribution pension scheme.  

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, please check out the careers website.

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.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

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Primary LocationWalton Oaks

Additional LocationsArgentina -Buenos Aires, Colombia- Bogota, Czech Republic- Jaromer, Czech Republic -Litovel, Netherlands- Ede

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time