Description Procurement Specialist (Sourcing Buyer) Your Job You were made to do this work: designing new technologies, diving into data, optimizing digital experiences, and constantly developing better, faster ways to get results.
You want to be part of?a performance culture dedicated to building technology for a purpose that matters.
You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.
It starts with YOU.
Role Overview & Primary Accountabilities:Execute regional category strategy & implementation plan created by regional category lead.Deliver country procurement financial commitment (cost, cash and sustainability).Manage, track, and report on category cost, sourcing initiatives & results.Provide input to regional category strategy based on market dynamics, supplier landscape, business needs within focus area.Support regional sourcing events and lead local sourcing events (Negotiation/ RFP- Competitive Bidding)Support execution of category strategic initiatives.Lead local supplier selection criteria including supplier performance evaluation with country key stakeholders.Support ongoing development of the category strategy via collecting input from Regional Category Managers, conducting analyses on market trends, etc.Support in the creation and maintenance of category knowledge and processes to ensure the category strategies are informed, relevant and up to date.Engage with business partners for understanding business needs and engage suppliers to build required capability and capacity to support the business needs.Engage in VSM (Value Stream Mapping) programs and lead procurement contribution.Drive the innovation process along with the Mill operation, engineering, F&A and with suppliers.Build trust and credibility with suppliers by demonstrating integrities – social compliance, supplier side code of conduct.Maintain an effective business relationship with all suppliers and stakeholders based on clear, concise group and personal communication.Implementation of global and local procurement principles and the application of standardized procurement processes and systems.Develop and Ensure Procurement Sourcing Summary (PSS) for spending = US$10,000 USDEnsure procurement process and practices align with K-C Compliance and be proven record for audit purpose.Ensure contract in place for Engineering Project upon requirement.About UsHuggies®.
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Kimberly-Clark Professional®.
You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world.
In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day.
We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn't exist without talented professionals, like you.At Kimberly-Clark, you'll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth, and impact.
We're founded on 151 years of market leadership, and we're always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there's your open door of opportunity.
It's all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.Led by Purpose.
Driven by You.About YouYou perform at the highest level possible, and you 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.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference.
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 (hybrid) work 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.In one of our technical roles, you'll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:Essential Requirements:Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in business, supply chain or related discipline> 5 years of experience in Procurement, preferred experience in the Indirect Mill (manufacturing) category management.Strategic category management/ Supplier Relationship Management/ Customer Relationship management Competitive Bidding in Coupa/ SAP (Ariba)/ Financial basic.Business acumen, excellent communication skills in English (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.Ability to work independently in a heavily matrixed organization.Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.Total BenefitsHere are just a few of the benefits you'd enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark.
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Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.To Be ConsideredClick the Apply button and complete the online application process.
A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.In the meantime, please check out the .And finally, the fine print….Primary LocationMalaysia - Johor - KluangAdditional LocationsWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time
