Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
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
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:
- Partnering with business stakeholders to define capital equipment requirements and sourcing priorities.
- Developing and executing category strategies for a $100M-$200M annual spend portfolio.
- Shaping enterprise equipment strategies using market trends, supplier insights, and business needs.
- Leading end-to-end sourcing events, including bidding, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract awards.
- Driving strategic category initiatives and implementation plans to deliver business value.
- Managing supplier relationships, performance, risk mitigation, and continuity issues across the enterprise.
- Providing market and supplier analytics, while tracking and reporting cost savings and sourcing results.
- Ensuring compliance with Kimberly-Clark policies and controls while building strong stakeholder relationships and removing barriers to execution.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field required. MBA, preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, Manufacturing, or a related function; category management experience preferred.
- Advanced business acumen with analytical, problem-solving, project management, and technical capabilities.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and/or influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across a global, matrixed organization.
- Self-motivated and results-oriented, able to work independently, drive outcomes, and travel up to 25%.
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.
Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark
We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.
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.
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.
Salary Range: 105,740 – 130,620 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 LocationNeenah - West R&E OfficeAdditional LocationsRoswell Building 300Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, Manufacturing, or a related function
- Category management experience
- Advanced business acumen, analytical, problem-solving, project management, and technical capabilities
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively across a global, matrixed organization
- Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and drive outcomes
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
- MBA
Kimberly-Clark Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kimberly-Clark and has not been reviewed or approved by Kimberly-Clark.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage are highlighted, with a global Employee Assistance Program and a well‑being hub introduced to support mental and overall health. Company materials and overviews consistently position health benefits as a core part of the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan with company match and a profit‑sharing component is emphasized, with plan updates for 2026 detailing auto‑enrollment and a new vesting schedule for recent hires. Filings and benefits summaries underscore retirement as a strong element of total rewards.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Profit sharing, competitive overtime opportunities, and structured annual bonus programs—including a Global Bonus Program for salaried employees—are described as key pay components. Many roles note these incentives alongside base pay as drivers of competitive total compensation.
Kimberly-Clark Insights
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.
