Senior Specialist, Enterprise Procurement- Capital Equipment

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 were made to create Better Care for a Better World. As a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement. You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. About You Partnering with business stakeholders to define capital equipment requirements and sourcing priorities. Developing and executing category strategies for a $100M-$200M annual spend portfolio. Shaping enterprise equipment strategies using market trends, supplier insights, and business needs. Leading end-to-end sourcing events, including bidding, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract awards. Driving strategic category initiatives and implementation plans to deliver business value. Managing supplier relationships, performance, risk mitigation, and continuity issues across the enterprise. Providing market and supplier analytics, while tracking and reporting cost savings and sourcing results. Ensuring compliance with Kimberly-Clark policies and controls while building strong stakeholder relationships and removing barriers to execution. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field required. MBA, preferred. 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, Manufacturing, or a related function; category management experience preferred. Advanced business acumen with analytical, problem-solving, project management, and technical capabilities. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and/or influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across a global, matrixed organization. Self-motivated and results-oriented, able to work independently, drive outcomes, and travel up to 25%. 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 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. 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 encompassesthe 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kimberly--clar