Kimberly-Clark

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About the position Responsibilities • Serve as a change agent within the Logistics Procurement community, with a strong ownership mentality and willingness to challenge the status quo • Reports into Global Logistics Procurement Category Director • Builds a strong procurement and logistics operations network with the Logistics Procurement and Logistics Operations teams in the four business segments – NAM, International Personal Care, International Family Care & Professional and Enterprise Markets. • Develop global category strategy and execution plan; assess supplier landscape and category trends by sourcing and leveraging data & analytics in the Transportation and Warehousing Categories. • Collaborate with Segment Transportation and Warehousing Operations leaders on joint strategies to identify and prioritize procurement and operational initiatives. • Identify and manage execution of strategic category initiatives (e.g., stakeholder engagement, supplier-driven innovation) by working closely with business segment procurement and supply chain teams. • Manage cross-regional engagement with business stakeholders on Transportation and Logistics Strategic Negotiations and Supplier relationship management • Support strategic sourcing events & negotiations; work with Agile Squads • Develop & manage global supplier relationships in collaboration with business leaders (e.g., supplier scouting, raise supply risks / issues from Operations / Planning, provide feedback on supplier performance). • Stay up to date on the latest trends and developments in the global Transportation & Warehousing categories, using these to build and develop the medium - long term category strategy. • Risk Management, Contracting and Process Compliance per defined internal controls and policies, standardizing globally as appropriate. Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree or higher • 7+ years of Procurement, Logistics or related business experience • Strong negotiation and world class supplier relations skills • Excellent Presentation, written, and verbal communication skills • Ability to work across global regions and cultures and working in a matrix organization. • Ability to reconcile diverse business strategies and challenges. • Extensive stakeholder management skills. • Effective conflict management and influencing skills • Ability to travel within the US and internationally up to 30%. Nice-to-haves • Experience working with Coupa for Sourcing Optimization, eSourcing, eAuctions, Contracts and supplier risk management would be advantageous 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.