Procurement Specialist
Company: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Location: Mobile
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Procurement SpecialistJob DescriptionThe Onsite Procurement
Specialist, Mill Services is responsible for leading North American
commodity sourcing for assigned categories in support of KCNA, KCP,
and/or GNW mills to achieve variable cost productivity, working
capital, and business financial goals. - - Leads the supplier
selection, development, and overall supplier management processes
including managing the entire contract life cycle from request for
proposal (RFP) to supplier exit utilizing a structured strategic
sourcing process.Principal AccountabilitiesDevelop strategic plans
and directs mills to drive value for their category based on an
understanding of their needs, the supply market, spend baseline and
evolution, and benchmarking.Research, select, develop and maintain
adequate sources of supply to ensure that the requirements of the
category are met with the optimum quality/service and cost of
use.Balance strategy development with the tactical execution
necessary to execute cost reduction projects through contract
negotiation, process changes, and implementation of sustainable
cost controls including collaboration with relevant functional
teams to validate the impact of projects and contract
negotiations.Provide informal work direction and train Support
employees.Analyze and execute various strategic sourcing levers
that can be utilized to reduce Total Cost of Ownership and Total
Landed Cost for the assigned commodity utilizing appropriate
financial models.Ability to successfully reach business objectives
through supplier negotiations.Analyzes market and supply dynamics
related to supplier proposals to develop a matrix of negotiation
scenarios.Engages business leaders to align on acceptable
negotiation outcomes.Develops counter-arguments, opening positions,
and plan for executing negotiations.Leads the development of risk
analyses, assessments and mitigation plans for their
category.Manage our supplier network for assigned commodities to
provide sufficient materials and services to meet our highest
short-range requirements, protect against temporary supply
interruptions and provide for our long-range growth needs.Develop
and execute a plan to quickly and effectively manage a supply
interruption.Interacts with business units to develop, engage and
lead supplier relationships for extracting the greatest value in
cost, security of supply, risk management, sustainability and
innovation.Manage the ongoing performance of our suppliers
including objective setting and supplier evaluations where
warranted.Solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and award contracts for
specific purchases (complex technical, commercial, and/or financial
aspects) as well as administer contracts as required.Complying with
K-C policies and internal controls.Provide communication link
between suppliers and K-C business units/facilities.TravelTravel
may be required up 20% if supporting locations outside head
officeQualifications/Education/ExperienceEducation: Bachelor's
degree in business, supply chain, engineering or related discipline
is preferred or 5 years of prior relevant experience and subject
matter expertise in relevant categories.Conducted analysis and
carried out appropriate actions based on the analysisSuccessful
application of problem solving methodology and innovative solution
developmentSuccessfully led a small scale project or
initiativeWorked in a matrix organization and have built
constructive and effective relationshipsPresentation experience in
which have successfully conveyed an idea or decision to key
stakeholdersKimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an
indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries.
Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's
population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to
enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. With brands such as
Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend,
Kimberly-Clark holds No.1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80
countries. With more than 140 years of history of innovation, we
believe in recruiting the best people and empowering them do their
best work. - If fresh thinking and a passion to win inspire you,
come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark. -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
position may require a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test
(PAT) to confirm that individuals are able to perform the essential
functions of the job.K-C requires that an employee have
authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. -
In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization,
K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an
individual for work authorization. - However, based on immigration
requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.This
position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including
pre-employment testing.#Hybrid-LIGlobal VISA and Relocation
Specifications:K-C will support intra-region relocation for the
chosen candidate for the role, including assistance to obtain
proper work authorization. The benefits provided will be per the
terms of K-C's applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy
provided will decided in K-C's sole discretion.Primary
LocationUSA-AL-MobileAdditional LocationsWorker TypeEmployeeWorker
Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time
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