Procurement Senior Specialist - Global Procurement Direct Sourcing

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Neenah (WI); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is seeking a Procurement Senior Specialist to support the development and execution of the global Direct Materials category strategy. The role involves coordinating with Global Category Managers, leading cross-regional sourcing events, and co-leading initiatives with Agile squads.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in procurement, strong communication, and the ability to navigate a heavily matrixed organization while traveling up to 25% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, supply chain, engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of procurement experience; category management experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication across organizational levels.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally, influence, manage projects, and analyze problems.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the global category strategy for Direct Materials.
• Project manage cross-regional sourcing events and category initiatives.
• Co-lead sourcing events with Agile squads.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve continuity issues.
• Serve as a BAU analytics resource for supplier landscape and market dynamics.
• Monitor and report on category cost, initiatives and results.
• Support contract management for existing and new contracts across key spend areas.
• Develop category knowledge and processes to keep strategies up to date.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements to reduce enterprise risk.
• Build strong relationships with business partners to enable compliant delivery.

Skills

Excellent communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, supply chain, engineering or related discipline

Job description

Procurement Senior Specialist - Global Procurement Direct Sourcing

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

In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the global category strategy for Direct Materials, collecting input from Global Category Managers, conducting analyses on market trends, negotiations, etc.
• Project manage cross-regional sourcing events and category initiatives.
• Co-lead sourcing events, working with Agile squads.
• Manage supplier relationships, escalating, and resolving supplier continuity issues, etc.
• Serve as a BAU analytics resource (e.g., support analysis on supplier landscape and market dynamics).
• Manage, track, and report on category cost, sourcing initiatives & results.
• Support Contract Management activities for existing and new contracts across key categories of expenditure to ensure we operate in a controlled and compliant way.
• Support in the creation and maintenance of category knowledge and processes to ensure the category strategies are informed, relevant and up to date.
• Monitor supplier performance indicators and initiate supplier reviews as required or in accordance with agreed programs to drive improvement and reduce risk across the enterprise.
• Develop and maintain close and cooperative relationships with key business partners enabling the efficient and compliant delivery of key activities.
• Build trust and credibility with suppliers by demonstrating integrity, commitment and results orientation to drive and deliver results.
• Foster innovation, be the supplier’s first contact to capture ideas and accelerate deployment internally.
• Encourage sustainable procurement practices by focusing on environmentally responsible flexible packaging solutions and ensuring supplier compliance with sustainability objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, supply chain, engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, preferred experience in category management.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) with the ability to communicate vertically and horizontally throughout the organization.
• Cross functional collaboration & influencing, project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a heavily matrixed organization.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Salary and Location

Grade 9: Grade level and / or compensation may vary based on location/country

Salary Range: 105,740 - 130,620 USD

Primary Location Neenah - West R&E Office

Additional Locations Chicago, IL, USA, Neenah, WI, USA

Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

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.
• Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com
• 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.
• Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan.

E-Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

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.

Company Culture

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 encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise.

To learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.