Procurement Sr. Specialist, NA Construction Services & Equipment

Kimberly-Clark USA, LLC; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 106,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total benefits package

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is seeking a Procurement Senior Specialist for NA Construction Services & Equipment to develop and execute the capex construction category sourcing strategy and manage NA construction spend. You will interface with plant, engineering, manufacturing, real estate, facilities, and contractors to drive value through strategic supplier partnerships.

Based in Neenah, WI, you will lead supplier relationships, drive continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to KC policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or Civil Engineering is highly preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in construction management, engineering, procurement, or related roles.
• Experience with EPC and Design-Build contracts preferred.
• Strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Construction and Installation Services and Equipment category and deliver targets.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on category needs and strategy.
• Lead bidding, pricing/terms negotiations, contracting and implementation.
• Lead sourcing events and collaborate with agile teams.
• Ensure compliance with policies and internal controls.

Skills

Construction management

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

Procurement Sr. Specialist, NA Construction Services & Equipment Job Description

You are not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we are 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 will bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you will help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. Kimberly-Clark is looking for an ambitious, self-driven and talented individual to join our Enterprise Procurement Capital and Energy team.

As the NA Procurement Construction Services & Equipment Sr Specialist you will have overall responsibility to develop and execute the Capex Construction category sourcing strategy and manage construction spend in North America. The role serves as the strategic interface with construction expertise between our Plant, Engineering, Enterprise Capital, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Facilities Management, and Procurement teams and General Contractors.

Kimberly-Clark is taking a long term, strategic approach to building and construction projects to support value engineered, sustainable, and efficient manufacturing operations. You will manage contractors and supplier relationships consistent with Kimberly-Clark approach to long term strategic partnerships with its Construction contractors, material suppliers, and service providers.

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to effectively interface and influence a broad range of stakeholders both within Kimberly-Clark and our contractors, suppliers and service provider network.

In this role you will:

• Manage the Construction and Installation Services and Equipment category. Deliver segment procurement targets for categories in scope.
• Coordinate with segment and enterprise business stakeholders on category needs and strategy (e.g., collect business requirements)
• Execute category strategic initiatives.
• Create and maintain category management knowledge and processes to ensure the category strategies are informed, relevant and up to date.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships by monitoring performance, conducting supplier reviews, and proactively resolving continuity risks to drive continuous improvement and reduce enterprise-wide supply risk.
• Build and sustain supplier and stakeholder relationships through clear communication, integrity, and a results-oriented approach that drives collaboration and delivers business outcomes.
• Lead bidding process, negotiating pricing/terms and conditions, contracting and implementation.
• Lead sourcing events, collaborating with the Agile Squad team.
• Identify hurdles and barriers to change, resolve where possible or elevate as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with K-C Policies and internal controls.

About You

You are driven to 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.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or Civil Engineering is highly preferred.
• Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in business, engineering, supply chain or related discipline and relevant construction, capital project, or procurement experience will also be considered.
• 7+ years of experience in construction management, engineering, procurement, construction agent, owner’s construction representative, Resident Engineer or similar role (including plant and/or corporate experiences); Procurement category management experience strongly preferred
• Deep industry knowledge of construction processes, trends and cost drivers is essential
• Previous project management experience at construction firm and experience managing general contractors and industrial or manufacturing construction projects is preferred
• Experience with Engineer Procurement Construction (EPC) and Design-Build contracts preferred
• Intellectually curious, strong analytical skills Business acumen, excellent communication skills (both written and oral) able to communicate up and across the organization, cross functional collaboration & influencing, functional and technical awareness.
• Strong project management, process improvement, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a heavily matrixed organization.

The role supports North America and will be based in Neenah, WI.

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 www.mykcbenefits.com

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 encompasses the experiences of our consumers.

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.

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U.S. Salary Grade 9 Salary Range: 105,740 – 130,620 USD

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow.

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.

The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Primary Location Neenah, WI, USA

Additional Locations

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Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share. Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come.

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