Kimberly-Clark is a global leader in consumer products, dedicated to sustainability and innovation. In this role, you will execute category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and support sourcing initiatives to enhance procurement processes.
Responsibilities
- Execute category strategy & implementation plan created by Regional Category Lead
- Identify and manage relationships with regional suppliers
- Support development of the Mill Services category strategy by providing input on market dynamics, supplier landscape, and business needs
- Support execution of Mill Services sourcing events and cost/sourcing initiatives
- Address any ad-hoc supply issues & risks escalated from the plants
- 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
- Cultivate strong stakeholder relationships based on clear, concise group and personal communication
- Identify hurdles and barriers to change, resolve where possible or escalate as appropriate
- 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
Skills
- A Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering or related discipline is strongly preferred or a 3+ years experience in a similar role will be considered
- 1+ 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 solving skills
- Ability to work independently in a heavily matrixed organization
- Must be able to work onsite at the mill 3 days per week
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
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 Overview
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. It was founded in 1872, and is headquartered in Irving, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.careersatkc.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Kimberly-Clark has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 38 in 2025, 14 in 2024, 31 in 2023, 24 in 2022, 10 in 2021, 8 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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