NA and EMEA Adhesives Procurement Category Manager; US KC-Site

NA and EMEA Adhesives Procurement Category Manager (US KC-Site)

Lead adhesives procurement category responsibilities for NA & EMEA segment stakeholders across NA and EMEA with the goal of achieving significant value creation activities for the total cost of ownership of goods procured. Align and provide price trend visibility and influence business decisions, working closely with key Kimberly‑Clark stakeholders.

• Develop and modify strategies through the strategic sourcing process, benchmarking, and developing a dynamic total cost of ownership models.
• Lead negotiations or drive RFx processes for selecting suppliers.
• Negotiate commercial terms and be responsible for supplier relationship management for value creation.
• Provide risk mitigation strategies for demand management volatility, supply disruptions, and price trends for fueling business plans.
• Align and influence global and regional strategies according to BU stakeholder needs.
• Build an understanding of macro‑ and microeconomic variables to create correlations for various variables predicting cost fluctuation.
• Ensure that negotiations consider transactional work for optimizing and minimizing it.
• Build partnerships with strategic suppliers to bring outside innovation and value creation opportunities through facilitated business reviews.
• Identify, analyze, diagnose, and resolve complex supply issues.

You perform at the highest level possible and 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. Your work makes a difference and you thrive in a flexible (hybrid) environment that empowers purposeful time in the office and collaboration with your leader.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in business, supply chain or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Procurement or other supply‑chain related function.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to communicate up and across the organization.
• Cross‑functional collaboration and 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.

USD 105,740 – 130,620 (US locations only). Base pay range is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience.

Employees are entitled to a comprehensive benefits suite, including a 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan, eligibility for a target bonus, and other benefits available through the company’s benefits portal.

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Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Kimberly‑Clark is an equal opportunity employer. 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.