Regional Category Manager - Resins

　　Job Description

　　Regional Category Manager

　　Category: Direct Materials

　　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. In your Procurement role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

　　Regional Category Manager (RCM) manages the sourcing of all category requirements in the region. These are major value purchase areas with significant implications in company profitability and service efficiency. In addition to the primary category responsibility, the regional category manager may also manage some selective sourcing requirements of other categories in the region. This position directly impacts company performance. The regional category manager must influence senior leadership and suppliers to deliver category strategy through strong supplier collaboration, commercial awareness, and strategic thinking. This is typically delivered by working closely with regional procurement and R&E professionals in cross functional teams.

　　In this role the RCM supports the development of the global category strategy and provides North America expertise to define, develop, influence, and deploy the regional category strategy for the KCNA businesses. The regional category manager will work closely with the global category directors, regional stakeholders, and suppliers to execute consistently and deliver clear business benefits that impact quality, service and total cost of supply.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Provide subject expertise and insight into the region category requirements:

　　Build a broad understanding of category with detailed understanding of purchase spend, purchase portfolio and supplier performance.Create and maintain category management knowledge and processes to ensure the category strategies are informed, relevant and up to date.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.

　　Connect and influence regional stakeholder network:

　　Identify, build and maintain an effective cross functional stakeholder network.Understand regional business and functional requirements.Support and align with Global Category management to proactively influence internal stakeholders.Lead regional interactions with regional procurement organization and other stakeholders.Gain necessary input and cross functional expertise while influencing acceptance, agreement, and support from key stakeholders to ensure ultimate compliance and support.

　　Manage Regional Supplier Contracts, develop relationship management strategies driving collaboration, Supplier relationship management and / or other engagement programs:

　　In conjunction with the Global Category Directors recommend, agree, and lead regional relationship programs.Build trust and credibility with suppliers by demonstrating integrity and commitment to drive and deliver results.Maintain an effective business relationship with all suppliers and stakeholders based on clear, concise group and personal communication.

　　Drive improvement programs and transformations to support category management strategy:

　　Through the regional and global stakeholder network, become the regional point of contact, focal point and connector for strategic category management projects and initiatives for Direct Materials.Create, maintain and drive regional category savings programs.Identify hurdles and barriers to change, resolve where possible or escalate as appropriate to Global directors and / or senior management.Adopt the category management process and build procurement capability in the Direct Materials category.Monitor and manage actions to complete delivery of project milestones in line with agreed delivery expectations , reporting progress and / or escalating to global category management and other K-C leadership as appropriate.

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Bachelor's degree in science, Engineering, or business-related professional service.5+ years of experience in procurement or closely related field with multiple function / business exposure.Business acumen, excellent communication skills (Both written and oral) able to communicate up and across the organization, cross functional collaboration & influencing, project management, analytical, problem solving, Functional and Technical awareness, Manage Vision, and Purpose. Technical proficiency using SAP, Excel, pivot tables, Tableau, and ability to create inspiring PowerPoint presentations.Identify and maintain a continued professional development plan focused on personal development aspirations and company goals.The role supports North American businesses and will be based in Roswell, Georgia. The candidate should be prepared to travel to engage with stakeholders and suppliers as required to fulfill the role.

　　Total Benefits

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　　Hybrid Work Arrangements: You're looking to make a difference. When and where it works best for you. And at Kimberly-Clark, we're constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you'll experience Flex That Works, flexible work (hybrid) arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

　　To Be Considered

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　　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. 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.

　　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.

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

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

　　Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark's applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will decided in Kimberly-Clark's sole discretion.

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　　Primary Location

　　USA-GA-Atlanta-Roswell

　　Additional Locations

　　USA-WI-Neenah

　　Worker Type

　　Employee

　　Worker Sub-Type

　　Regular

　　Time Type

　　Full time