Posted in Management about 3 hours ago.
Type: Full-Time
Location: Roswell, Georgia
Procurement Strategy & Project Lead
This role can work remote in NA and LAO
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.
As the Procurement Strategy and Project Lead, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the procurement organization by driving the execution of 2024-2026 procurement strategy and leading process improvement initiatives. Reporting directly to the Center of Excellence (CoE) Senior Director and working closely with the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), the incumbent will be responsible for developing innovative solutions to enhance procurement processes, support the organization to identify savings opportunities, manage strategic projects and resolve complex issues, delivering key strategic objectives and enhancing the procurement function.
In this role, you will:
Procurement Strategy Execution
Implement procurement strategy in support of PLT and CPO
Monitor and report on strategic initiatives
Drive continuous improvement aligned with business goals
Solid partnership with the Segment leadership and understanding of gaps and opportunities to ensure Procurement can deliver as expected
Process Improvement
Optimize procurement processes for efficiency and cost reduction
Engage with key stakeholders to ensure alignment on improvement objectives and progress, communicating effectively with sponsors, project teams and other stakeholders.
Identify improvement areas and apply best practices
Establish KPIs for accountability and effectiveness
Team Leadership and Project Management
Oversee multiple projects to ensure timely results
Develop Project plans and ensure resources allocation
Lead cross-functional teams to achieve objectives
Develop junior team members with best in class coaching and mentoring on a formal and informal basis.
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 technical 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:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
10+ years of related experience in understanding of procurement processes, strategy, best practices, and continuous improvement.
Proven experience in managing complex projects while delivering results against set expectations, timelines, budgets, etc.
Experience in executing strategic agenda & programs
Effective, consistent global communications and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently
Must be able to effectively influence at multiple levels in the organization to drive sound decision making without authority.
Occasional travel may be required to support the business (up to 25%)
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 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.
Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” - or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
Grade level and/or compensation may vary based on location
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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