You were made to create Better Care for a Better World. As a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement. You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
About You
Kimberly-Clark is looking for an ambitious, self-driven individual to lead our Global Dispensers Procurement Strategy as part of the External Contract Manufacturing team. As a Global Category Manager, you will make a difference by creating a connected community across our Procurement and ECM operations teams, deploying the global category strategy, and building a resilient, cost effective supply chain through data-focused analytics, stakeholder management, and supplier relationships.
In one of our Supply Chain roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. Job responsibilities include:
- Help place K-C at the forefront of External Contract Manufacturing through collaboration across multiple supply chain functions; Provide a sound understanding of market dynamics and benchmarking; Lead the development of a global procurement strategy and ensure seamless alignment with local, regional and global requirements.
- Develop recommendations through fact-based analysis in support of a resilient, cost-effective supply base aligned with business and product requirements; Drive efficiency by reducing complexity and promoting standardization wherever possible.
- Collaborate with cross functional product owners across Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Transportation, Manufacturing, Quality and Safety teams to achieve challenging goals; Develop strategic supplier partnerships that deliver measurable business opportunities and continuous innovation.
- Govern and enforce the category strategy and K-C processes, while leading with a continuous improvement mindset for routine category strategy updates; Establish trust and create an environment of accountability with stakeholders impacted by ECM goals and objectives; Routinely influence at all levels of leadership through routine, succinct communication
- Lead peer and cross-functional teams across multiple levels of the organization in the creation and execution of Dispensers strategies and initiatives.
- Lead market benchmarking and supplier scans to inform initiative prioritization, supplier selection, and negotiation strategy; Reduce single source risk where applicable and lead informed RFx events to achieve a balanced scorecard for the category
- Partner with other ECM Procurement team members in the ownership and execution of all commercial terms and supplier negotiations; Ensure compliance with all K-C Code of Conduct and Procurement rules.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or relevant field; 7+ years of Procurement, Supply Chain, or related business experience
- Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, and Stakeholder Management
- Experience developing multi-year category and supplier relationship strategies across a diverse product and supplier portfolio
- Strong negotiation skills with experience leveraging data and benchmarking to achieve target contract structures and pricing agreements
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
- Preferred experience: Experience working with Coupa, SAP, and ETQ
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
Total Benefits
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.
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
To Be Considered
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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, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses 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 local policies.
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.
Grade 8/P4: Grade level and / or compensation may vary based on location/country
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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Salary Range: 127,600 – 157,600 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.Primary LocationRoswell Building 300Additional LocationsNeenah - West Office Facility 1Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or relevant field
- 7+ years of Procurement, Supply Chain, or related business experience
- Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, and Stakeholder Management
- Experience developing multi-year category and supplier relationship strategies across diverse portfolios
- Strong negotiation skills with experience leveraging data and benchmarking to achieve target contract structures and pricing
- Experience leading cross-functional and peer teams to execute category strategies
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- Ensure compliance with K-C Code of Conduct and Procurement rules
- Experience working with Coupa, SAP, and ETQ
What We Do
Kimberly-Clark makes the essentials for a better life with well-known brands that matter every day – at home, school, work and on the go. Throughout our 148 years, we have challenged conventional wisdom to innovate products that better meet the needs of consumers. We have created new categories with top brands like Kleenex®, and redefined categories with Huggies® and U by Kotex®. While growing our $18+ billion global business, we help build careers through collaborative teams that push boundaries and endless opportunities to work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Our 43,000 employees are changing the world for the better, too, generously giving back to communities and causes around the globe. If innovative thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark.
