Procurement Manager - NA Flexible Packaging
Job Description
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’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.
About You
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. Job responsibilities include:
Kimberly-Clark is looking for an experienced, self-driven and agile individual to lead the Flexible Packaging Category in North America region. You will make a difference by developing regional category strategies, leading local execution and partnering with the technical teams to influence multifunctional internal stakeholders – from peers to senior leaders - to deliver winning solutions to be the best at shelf, assure cost efficiency, service excellence, high standard quality, innovation, sustainability & regulatory compliance.
The successful candidate will join the Global Flexible Packaging Category team and report to the Global Category Leader.
In this role you will:
- Develop category strategy & lead implementation plan
- Manage supplier relationships within focus area (e.g., sub-category, cluster / country)
- Provide input to global category strategy based on market dynamics, supplier landscape, business needs within focus area
- Drive global and regional sourcing events, working with Agile Squads
- Lead execution of category strategic initiatives
- Coordinate with regional business stakeholders on category needs and strategy (e.g., collect business requirements)
- Lead execution of global category strategic initiatives
- 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 enterprise
- Ensure compliance to K-C Policies and internal controls
- Build trust and credibility with suppliers and stakeholders by demonstrating integrity, commitment, proactive approach and results orientation to drive and deliver results
- Maintain an effective business relationship with all suppliers and stakeholders based on clear, concise group and personal communication
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution in business, supply chain or related discipline
- 5+ 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
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
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.
Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.
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