Global Category Manager, SAM

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. You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: as Preventing and fixing problems on technologically advanced, high-speed machines that produce top-notch products for ¼ of the world’s population is no easy feat, but it’s worth it when you’re recognized often by your manager, supported by your team, and see the products you produce being used by your own family at the end of the day.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position will manage our Superabsorbent (SAM) spend category, primarily supporting our North American business segment. This position has direct accountability for the strategic sourcing of $250 million annually from a global supply base. The incumbent must take business requirements into account to develop a category management plan with accompanying sourcing strategies to deliver the best total value for K-C. It requires a high level of competence in a variety of purchasing's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and business judgement is required. Also, an ability to plan future business needs and determine individual objectives to achieve them. The role requires key global stakeholder engagement to develop effective sourcing and supplier management strategies. The incumbent will lead initiatives that enable revenue growth, margin improvement, supply security, product innovation, risk management and supply chain optimization. In this role, you will: Category Strategy Development and execution of global category strategies aligned to business need(s). Communicate on a regular basis to all key internal stakeholders. Provide on-going, expert level, supply category knowledge and insights into each North America accountable business unit (ABU). Commercial negotiation of supply contracts on behalf of Kimberly-Clark. Experience creating pre-negotiation strategy including company’s Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA). Able to construct value stream (profit margin) industry maps and build market comparable cost analysis. Sets annual targets for total value creation including safety, quality, service, capacity, sustainability, social responsibility, and cost objectives for each supplier. Maintains an understanding of global benchmarks for key operating performance measures and best practices. Identify and execute projects with large potential impact to business results. Supplier Relationship Management Provide global leadership for supplier collaboration and innovation in alignment with long-term business strategies. Identify, cultivate, and develop suppliers that can become strategic partners. Manage supplier risk assessments, qualifications and on-boarding activities in category areas. Partner with business teams to lead “top-to-top” supplier relationships. Ensure quality & risk management, including Supplier Code of Conduct and Social Responsibility, compliance per defined internal controls and policies in category area. Drive overall performance management through the effective utilization of monthly scorecards and supplier corrective action processes. Project and Business Support Influence and support major supply chain initiatives for product sourcing and moves. Manage category risk around global shortages and supply chain disruptions. Lead the business and stakeholders with commodity analysis and forecasting, financial forecasting, inflation reporting and spend/supplier analytics.

ORGANIZATION: REPORTING LINE / STAKEHOLDERS

This position reports to the Procurement Category Director – SAM. Incumbent will collaborate with global and regional leaders to drive change and deliver improved business results. He/She will also partner with supply chain leaders, suppliers, and other business functions at all levels to deliver critical business results. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering or related discipline. An MBA is a plus. 8 plus years of experience in supply chain cross-functional roles or sourcing. Operates with limited business direction, experience working within a matrix organization and effectively managing through ambiguous situations. Demonstrated knowledge and extensive experience in a major sourcing commodity group. Strong strategic sourcing and negotiation skills, with solid proven experience in global procurement/supply chain organizations. Ability to work cross-functionally across multiple business lines, including a depth of knowledge in category strategy development and implementation. Experience in effectively managing and prioritizing multiple deliverables. Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%, including occasional international travel. 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 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kimberly-Clark