Kimberly-Clark Hiring for Global Procurement Vendor Management Lead- Professional Services, IT, and Marketing (Global PSIM) at Roswell, Georgia Full Time

Job Description

You see the trees and the forest

What some may consider a small oversight can cause a major work problem. That’s why we need a keen observer like you who notes the out-of-place crack before it spreads into a disastrous gap. You have a meticulous work ethic, founded on attention to every element of a situation. We hold your skills in high esteem and can’t wait to hear from you.

Success here is a team effort

If you have ideas to share and would enjoy brainstorming with co-workers to solve problems and reach goals, jump in! We celebrate diversity, knowing that the perspectives of people from different backgrounds are indispensable to fresh, innovative thinking.

The Global Procurement Organization is driving a transformation agenda, driving increased levels of collaboration and a more strategic global approach to category management, enabling simplification, and standardization of procurement categories and processes.

The Global Vendor Management Lead will be accountable for the enhancement and oversight of Global PSIM’s vendor management strategy to further mitigate risk, improve operational performance, and deliver savings and working capital on $250M+ of tail spend.

The Procurement Global Vendor Management Lead:

• Serve as the primary liaison and process owner for vendor management processes which include supplier onboarding, “Procurement 101” (stakeholder education), request for solution/sow support tools, and supplier performance management tools.
• Implement change, reach decisions, and resolve issues, where required in support of ongoing vendor management processes
• Establish policies, procedures, and best practices for enforcement of vendor management standards
• Work closely with IT, Professional Services, and Marketing Procurement Directors, recommending and developing repeatable and consistent processes to ensure metrics, processes and procedures are in place and executed to measure vendor performance and ensure optimum vendor sourcing, service, quality and pricing.

Is this you?

• You are motivated to understand and improve processes, procedures, and develop solutions to help drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• You like to teach and become a subject matter professional on key processes, tools, and procedures for the internal procurement team and external stakeholders.
• You can successfully simplify and drive value by developing a strategy that puts Kimberly- Clark in a favorable position while reducing risk and maximizing value with tail spend suppliers.
• You can diagnose and resolve complex issues and identify opportunities within different business sourcing models and in diverse environments.
• You work effectively across the Global and Regional Procurement Teams and cross-functional stakeholders, guiding and ensuring the deployment of vendor management processes and procedures.
• You have the demonstrated ability to understand strategic business needs, communication and relationship building skills at different organization levels, willingness to be a team player, and working with different cultures.

Responsibilities

Performance/Financial Delivery

o Leads to Global PSIM Tail Spend Management strategy by developing key approaches and an action plan to minimize risk and maximize value in tail spend categories.

o Leads the Global Service Spend Enablement & Demand Management strategy by implementing a request for solutions process and providing reporting to drive effective use of key spend areas through better visibility, transparency, and stakeholder alignment.

Process/Continuous Improvement

o Owns the end to end vendor management process for Global PSIM procurement which includes vendor sourcing tools, contracting, supplier set-up, performance management on behalf of the Global Procurement PSIM team.

o Owns the “Request for Solution” tool which is a process for Global PSIM procurement that streamlines services sourcing and “Procurement 101” education with key global and regional stakeholders.

o Global PSIM Superuser and professional for key internal tools which include the ETQ contract management system and our external supplier performance system.

People/Stakeholder Engagement

o Partner and liaison with K-C’s Global Business Services Team, Information Technology Vendor Management Team, and Marketing Operations team.

o Partner and liaison to Global Procurement’s COE team which includes compliance, supplier risk, and supplier relationship management.

Qualifications:

o Bachelor’s degree preferred

o Minimum of3 -5 years of experience in Procurement, Procure to Pay, or other Vendor Management related functions

o Exceptional customer service, process management and problem-solving skills

o Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively and concisely to all levels of the organization

o Keen attention to detail with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills

o Excellent PC skills, including MS Office Suite (Excel, Word and Outlook)

o Enthusiasm for creating and sustaining exceptional relationships with internal and external partners

When old ways won’t open new doors, let’s Innovate!

We put great stock in exploration and imagination to stay at the forefront. Here, you can go beyond familiar solutions and reach for the possible. The perspectives and skills of our inclusive and diverse staff give depth and vitality to our quest for innovation. We enthusiastically welcome all.

Kimberly-Clark makes the essentials for a better life with well-known brands that matter every day – at home, school, work and on the go. Throughout our 148 years, we have challenged conventional wisdom to innovate products that better meet the needs of consumers. We have created new categories with top brands like Kleenex®, and redefined categories with Huggies® and U by Kotex®. While growing our $18+ billion global business, we help build careers through collaborative teams that push boundaries and endless opportunities to work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Our 43,000 employees are changing the world for the better, too, generously giving back to communities and causes around the globe.

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 actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the 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.

With an inclusive culture, our employees – and the original thinking they bring to Kimberly-Clark – make us stronger. EOE disability/vet.

K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are

Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:

Primary Location

USA-GA-Atlanta-Roswell

Additional Locations

USA-IL-Chicago, USA-WI-Neenah

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time