Global Dispensers Category Manager

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 Kimberly-Clark is looking for an ambitious, self-driven individual to lead our Global Dispensers Procurement Strategy as part of the External Contract Manufacturing team. As a Global Category Manager, you will make a difference by creating a connected community across our Procurement and ECM operations teams, deploying the global category strategy, and building a resilient, cost effective supply chain through data-focused analytics, stakeholder management, and supplier relationships. Responsibilities Help place K-C at the forefront of External Contract Manufacturing through collaboration across multiple supply chain functions; Provide a sound understanding of market dynamics and benchmarking; Lead the development of a global procurement strategy and ensure seamless alignment with local, regional and global requirements. Develop recommendations through fact-based analysis in support of a resilient, cost-effective supply base aligned with business and product requirements; Drive efficiency by reducing complexity and promoting standardization wherever possible. Collaborate with cross functional product owners across Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Transportation, Manufacturing, Quality and Safety teams to achieve challenging goals; Develop strategic supplier partnerships that deliver measurable business opportunities and continuous innovation. Govern and enforce the category strategy and K-C processes, while leading with a continuous improvement mindset for routine category strategy updates; Establish trust and create an environment of accountability with stakeholders impacted by ECM goals and objectives; Routinely influence at all levels of leadership through routine, succinct communication. Lead peer and cross-functional teams across multiple levels of the organization in the creation and execution of Dispensers strategies and initiatives. Lead market benchmarking and supplier scans to inform initiative prioritization, supplier selection, and negotiation strategy; Reduce single source risk where applicable and lead informed RFx events to achieve a balanced scorecard for the category. Partner with other ECM Procurement team members in the ownership and execution of all commercial terms and supplier negotiations; Ensure compliance with all K-C Code of Conduct and Procurement rules. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or relevant field; 7+ years of Procurement, Supply Chain, or related business experience. Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, and Stakeholder Management. Experience developing multi-year category and supplier relationship strategies across a diverse product and supplier portfolio. Strong negotiation skills with experience leveraging data and benchmarking to achieve target contract structures and pricing agreements. Ability to travel up to 25%. Preferred experience: Experience working with Coupa, SAP, and ETQ. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 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. Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply. Grade 8/P4: Grade level and/or compensation may vary based on location/country. 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