EMEA Logistics Procurement Manager

Job Description

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. 

The EMEA Regional procurement Organization is driving a transformation agenda, driving increased levels of collaboration and a more strategic regional approach to category management, enabling simplification and standardization of procurement category and process. This presents excellent opportunities for highly motivated, experienced professionals who enjoy working closely with the business units and K-C’s supply base to drive strong value delivery and collaborative partnerships.

This regional role has EMEA Category Management responsibilities for Kimberly-Clark’s purchasing in Logistics across the region. This role will report to the EMEA Logistics Procurement Team Leader.
 

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 151 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

Ensure that the company requirements for category are fulfilled with the optimum quality, service, and total cost of ownership, which are consistent with the needs of our internal business partners, the opportunities presented by the market, and meet our short and long-term requirements.Manage communications between K-C suppliers and our internal business partners to ensure business needs are met on an ongoing basis.Develop and maintain expertise on vendor selection, relationships and negotiationMaintain close, co-operative relationships with key business partners, enabling development of relevant, forward focused category strategiesOperate with an E2E Supply Chain / Business mindset, and in partnership with BU, ensure service continuity, continuous improvement and maximized value delivery to enhance K-C brand equity and ultimately improve K-C’s level of profitability.Maintain collaborative relationships with across Procurement and leverage these relationships to drive value for the EMEA business and to support the needs of other regions.Ensure that internal control requirements are met in an efficient and effective manner.

What you’ll bring...

Bachelor’s degree and/or significant Procurement experienceExcellent interpersonal skills, communication and presentation skillsExcellent quantitative and data analysis skillsAbility to work in a high pressure and fast-moving business environmentExperience working in a complex global/diverse environmentExtensive experience in stakeholder management whilst being self-motivated and assertive with internal and external contactsAbility to influence with and without authorityAbility to reconcile diverse business strategies and challengesSkilled negotiator / results oriented

It is desirable that the successful candidate has significant relevant experience in Procurement/Supply Chain/Logistics with problem solving experience in reducing total costs and improving processes. Experience in the category area would be a advantage.

Travel

There are occasional travel expectations with the role as supply and business partners are located across the region. All travel is planned in advance and therefore should not be a barrier for applicants with family/carer commitments.

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 centre, 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.

We offer competitive pay and benefits to employees and reward excellence and performance.  Our belief in promoting a healthy work-life balance drives us to support our employees’ total well-being, offering comprehensive benefits not limited to gym memberships, private medical insurance, dental cover, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, critical illness cover, travel insurance and a market leading defined contribution pension scheme.  

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.

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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Primary LocationCape Town Epping Mill

Additional LocationsBahrain- Olayan, Istanbul Head Office, No K-C Work Site - Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia- Riyadh, United Kingdom- Flexible Location, United Kingdom- Flexible Location - South East England

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time