Senior Procurement Specialist, Marketing & Advertising - North America

Senior Procurement Specialist, Marketing & Advertising - North America 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 is looking for a self-driven and talented individual to join our North America Marketing Services team. You will make a difference by developing and supporting the development of category strategies and oversee key supplier relationships for all Kimberly-Clark North America Design Agency, Pre-Press & Plates, Mobile Platforms, Name Acquisition and Sales Brokerage spend.  You will build category expertise and provide guidance to regional teams in the context of stakeholder needs, data quality and service benchmarking / analysis; as well as lead Supplier Relationship Management by building and facilitating partnerships with strategic suppliers and key executives within Kimberly-Clark.  You will ensure Kimberly-Clark is maximizing value on the spend with suppliers while delivering high levels of data quality, service and security for sensitive internal / external data; and establish strong stakeholder relationships by providing market expertise and actively engaging them in procurement processes.  In addition, you will work closely with the global procurement lead, business units and cross-functional team to achieve strategic sourcing objectives for the categories.  In this role you will :

• Execute category strategy & implementation plan created by Regional Category Lead and 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; Lead execution of global category strategic initiatives in region.
• Support regional sourcing events, working with Agile Squads and 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.
• 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.
• Build trust and credibility with suppliers by demonstrating integrity, commitment, and results orientation to drive and deliver results; Manage regional supplier contracts, develop relationship management strategies driving collaboration, Supplier Relationship Management and / or other engagement programs.
• Identify hurdles and barriers to change, resolve where possible or escalate as appropriate and ensure compliance to K-C Policies and internal controls.
• Maintain an effective business relationship with all suppliers and stakeholders based on clear, concise group and personal communication. 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. In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. 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.
• 5 years of experience in Procurement, preferred experience in category management.
• Business acumen, excellent communication skills (both written and oral) able to communicate up and across the organization, cross functional collaboration & influencing, project management, analytical, problem solving, functional and technical awareness, manage vision and purpose.
• Strong project management, process improvement, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Identify and maintain a continued professional development plan focused on personal development aspirations and company goals. Location : The role supports North America and will be based in Neenah, WI. The candidate should be prepared to travel to engage with stakeholders and suppliers. 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. Hybrid Work Arrangements : You’re looking to make a difference. When and where it works best for you. And 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 work (hybrid) 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. 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, 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. Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply. Salary Range : $106,000 - $131,000 USD At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only. 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. #LI-Hybrid Grade 9 / P3 : Grade level and / or compensation may vary based on location Primary Location Neenah - West R&E Office Additional Locations Chicago Commercial Center Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

Salary : $106,000 - $131,000