Procurement Manager

Kimberly-Clark; Askar; Hybrid; BHD 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Yearly bonus

Employee referral program

Voluntary leave up to 4 days

Soft skills training

International environment

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the MRO procurement portfolio across GCC plants, partnering with manufacturing, engineering and operations to ensure supply continuity and cost optimization.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, negotiations, and fluent English, with opportunities to influence procurement strategies across EMEA in a flexible work model.

Qualifications

• Experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and presenting abilities.
• Analytical mindset with data interpretation skills.
• Proven ability to drive results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing suppliers and commercial negotiations.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Lead MRO, capital, building services, and indirect procurement across GCC operations.
• Develop and execute category strategies to ensure continuity of supply while driving cost savings and value creation.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate commercial agreements, and lead supplier performance management initiatives.
• Partner with Plant Leadership, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to understand business needs and deliver procurement solutions that support operational goals.
• Collaborate with regional and global procurement colleagues to leverage scale, best practices, and innovation opportunities across EMEA.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Driving results

Job description

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.

About You

Join Kimberly-Clark and play a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence across our manufacturing footprint.

As Procurement Manager, you will lead the MRO procurement portfolio, partnering closely with our manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and operations teams to deliver continuity of supply, cost optimization, and strategic supplier management.

• Act as the key Procurement partner supporting our manufacturing operations across Dammam Plant, Epping Plant, Olayan Plant.
• Manage MRO, capital, building services, and indirect procurement activities across GCC operations.
• Develop and execute category strategies that ensure supply continuity while driving cost savings and value creation.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate commercial agreements, and lead supplier performance management initiatives.
• Partner with Plant Leadership, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to understand business needs and deliver procurement solutions that support operational goals.
• Collaborate with regional and global procurement colleagues to leverage scale, best practices, and innovation opportunities across EMEA.

Requirements

• Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related experience
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Analytical mindset with strong data interpretation skills
• Proven ability to drive results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Experience managing suppliers and commercial negotiations
• Fluent English

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.

• Great Support for Good Health - A Class medical insurance
• Yearly Bonus
• Employee Referral Program
• Additional Leave - to make your birthday extra special, and to participate in voluntary incentives in addition to your regular working duties, in accordance with our internal policy. You can take up to 4 days of voluntary leave for Kimberly-Clark coordinated actions.
• Learning & Growth- we are committed to helping our employees develop and grow, which is why we offer a wide range of soft skills training on our internal training platform. These training sessions are available to every employee and can be tailored to your specific needs.
• International Environment -a job at the very heart of Kimberly-Clark's finance organization in which you will be part of a great diverse team with wide exposure to the business functions and the opportunity to influence processes & drive optimization.

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.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the country’s role only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role

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