Procurement Specialist, Marketing & Advertising - Neenah, WI Job at VetJobs in N

Job Description

Kimberly-Clark is looking for an ambitious, self-driven and talented individual to join our North America Procurement Marketing & Advertising Services team. In this role you will develop and execute category strategies in support of the North America business segment to achieve variable cost productivity, working capital, and business financial goals. You will lead supplier selection, development, and overall supplier management processes, including managing the entire contract life cycle from request for proposal (RFP) to supplier exit. In addition, you will work closely with the global procurement lead, business units and cross‑functional teams to achieve strategic sourcing objectives for the North America Sampling/Fulfillment and Shopper Marketing categories.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute assigned category strategies, category knowledge, and processes, ensuring the category strategies are informed, relevant, and up to date.
• Provide input on market dynamics (e.g., identify potential suppliers, assess market trends, etc.), supplier landscape, and business needs.
• Support execution of North America category cost / sourcing events and initiatives.
• Lead execution of global category strategic initiatives in the region.
• Coordinate with regional business stakeholders on category needs and strategy (e.g., collect business requirements).
• Monitor supplier performance indicators and initiate supplier reviews as required or in accordance with agreed programs to drive improvement and reduce risk across the regional enterprise.
• Build trust and credibility with suppliers by demonstrating integrity, commitment, and results orientation to drive and deliver results.
• Manage supplier relationships within focus area, escalating and resolving region‑specific supplier continuity issues.
• Maintain an effective business relationship with all suppliers and stakeholders based on clear, concise group and personal communication.
• Ensure compliance to K‑C policies and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in business, supply chain or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in Procurement category management 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.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre‑existing condition restrictions.
• On‑site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and safety equipment allowances.
• Flexible savings and spending accounts to maximize healthcare options.
• Diverse income protection insurance options.
• Additional programs and support for education, adoption, relocation, and temporary childcare.
• Salary Range: 78,660 – 92,980 USD.

Location: Neenah, Wisconsin.