Program Leader, Energy Analytics Procurement, (Roswell, GA. or Neenah, WI.)

　　Job Description

　　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. You'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

　　About Us:

　　At Kimberly-Clark, you'll be part of the best teams committed to driving innovation and growth. We're founded on 150 years of market leadership, and we're always looking for new and better ways to perform-so what can you do with that? There's no time like the present to make an impact at Kimberly-Clark. It's all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

　　Responsibilities:

　　These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.The Program Leader, Energy Analytics will lead vendor activities related to large-scale energy-as-a-service and energy-solutions programs. They will be responsible for analyzing ESCO and supplier contracts, ensuring alignment with Global and Regional Procurement organizations, and identifying synergies across a portfolio of initiatives. Specific responsibilities include...Evaluating energy service companies (ESCOs), analyzing long-term (5-20 year) contracts based on fixed and variable payment, and ensuring on-going compliance and performance.Coordinating with the Global Procurement organization, Regional Procurement teams, mill finance, and corporate treasure/finance to ensure on-time delivery and compliance.Identifying synergies across vendors/suppliers to decrease cost, ensure on-time delivery, and minimize mill impacts.Analyzing market opportunities, including vendors, parts, products, and services, along with subsequent recommendations for Kimberly-Clark.

　　Scope:

　　This position functions as an important component of the Energy Analytics group, which is focused on reducing the cost-of-goods sold, minimizing Kimberly-Clark's carbon footprint, and strengthening the commitment to the consumer. The Assoc. Director, Energy Analytics Procurement will report to the Director, Energy Analytics to deliver targeted energy-as-a-service and energy-solutions programs. They will partner across a matrixed organization, including with peers in Global, Regional, and Mill functions.

　　Competencies/ Skills & Requirements:

　　• Change management experience at the working (plant) and executive level.

　　• Understanding of current procurement trends and contract types.

　　• Outstanding communication, presentation and leadership skills.

　　• Advanced vendor-negotiation and management skills.

　　• Knowledge of energy-as-a-service contract types.

　　• Knowledge of technical engineering or experience in a technical role preferred.

　　• High interpersonal and communications skills to motivate, coach & lead a diverse group of team members.

　　Qualifications/Education/Experience Required:

　　• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

　　• Minimum 8+ years of relevant professional experience, with 3+ years in a procurement role.

　　• Ability to guide vendors and suppliers from initial introduction to signed contracts.

　　• Ability to influence without authority within a matrix organization

　　• Previously demonstrated ability to successfully lead the execution of a global, regional or functional strategic initiative with proven business results.

　　• Superb communication skills, written and verbal, utilizing a clear and concise manner across various levels of the organization

　　• Excellent judgment, interpersonal skills, cultural awareness and professional maturity with executive presentation experience, comfortable interacting with senior executive leadership, lead, facilitate and manage change effectively

　　• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

　　Dimensions:

　　P&E Budget (Capital): $25 to 100 M USD

　　Personnel: 0 - provides SME direction to 5-10 team members

　　Company and Location Information:

　　Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, nearly a quarter of the world's population trust Kimberly-Clark's brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in 80 countries.

　　Total Benefits: For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com

　　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 suitable for sponsorship.

　　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.

　　Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 or [email protected] for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.

　　Primary Location

　　USA-GA-Atlanta-Roswell

　　Additional Locations

　　USA-WI-Neenah

　　Worker Type

　　Employee

　　Worker Sub-Type

　　Regular

　　Time Type

　　Full time