Job Description

Your Job: In your Regional Packaging Category Buyer - Innovation and Data Analyst role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. About Us: People have looked to Kimberly-Clark brands for more than 150 years and today we\'re proud to help over a billion people around the world cope, laugh, love and live every day. From the best nappies and baby wipes to the softest tissues, to the best supplies for business, we are constantly searching for new ways to make life better for our consumers, our customers and our planet. Our leading consumer brands like the Kleenex, Huggies, VIVA, U by Kotex, Poise, Depend brands improve the lives of people around the world. Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world. Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world. Led by Purpose. Driven by You Role Overview & Primary Accountabilities: The primary purpose of this role is to contribute to the APAC Procurement and lead specific programs within Procurement purview focused on

• Support and Lead packaging specific innovation covering competitor benchmarking process, procurement engagement in regional DtV workshops for KC mills and multifunctional engagement on ideation and execution of innovation projects
• Drive benchmarking of materials across intercompany and competitive players in APAC for packaging materials
• Lead Specification rationalization of packaging materials
• Support sustainability programs in the packaging areas along with category managers
• RFP and Event Support for APAC.
• Drive engagements with critical suppliers to build an innovation pipeline and ensure that KC is the customer of choice of innovation ideas.

The role will require strong collaboration within the Procurement Team both regionally and globally, as well as integrating cross-functionally within the Global Supply Chain Team. Organization: People Responsibilities / Reporting Line / Partnerships

• Reports to the APAC Regional Category Manager
• The position requires extensive responsibility for data mining and opportunity identification/development by engagement with Markets in the region
• The position requires extensive engagement with R&E functions in the region for ideation and execution of projects.
• The position will program manage the delivery of regional DtV initiatives along with functional teams.
• The role will participate & lead regional projects with a category spend of $150Mn across the APAC region under innovation and DtV programs, guiding by RCM
• Incumbent will influence stakeholders to drive change and deliver improved business results. While also collaborating with Supply Chain Leaders, External Vendors, and adjacent business functions.
• Responsible for executing projects with large potential impact on business results, including RFP and other support.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Link with R&E and marketing teams to fully understand and develop knowledge & structure of internal customer needs on packaging
• Drives and embeds strategic programs such as supplier collaboration, supplier continuous improvement, and access to new technology/innovation for packaging Materials
• Support supplier summits focused on packaging innovations as well as cost transformations
• Work with packaging country buyer teams to identify vendors as well as sources of packaging innovation from suppliers
• Support connects with business functions and R&E to identify innovation needs and connect with suppliers to develop solutions

Essential Requirements:

• Knowledge in and experience with Procurement processes and systems from sourcing to supplier payment
• Understanding and experience in supply chains and innovation processes
• Ability to effectively link with the market, suppliers and bring in ideas and enable KC to stay ahead of the market.
• Strong leadership capability, demonstrating ability to develop and deploy strategy through detailed action plans
• Continuous improvement experience and mindset
• Extensive Stakeholder Management experience across diverse styles and cultures
• Savvy business acumen, executive presence, presentation and facilitation skills

Critical Skills/ qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership skill and experience leading cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated facilitation skills
• Ability to lead discussions on new material innovations and engage multifunctional teams to drive execution in new materials
• Cross-functional knowledge throughout the supply chain
• Able to lead and manage ambiguity with autonomy
• Ability to question and challenge assumptions; challenging existing practices to drive improvement; ability to observe existing business practice, to inform new practices, and refine
• Consistent track record of delivering results while creating/maintaining a continuous improvement culture.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization driving collaboration across businesses and functions

Qualifications

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree. Master\xe2\x80\x99s in Business Management or related field preferred.
• ~ 4-6 years of experience in Procurement, Packaging category experience is preferred.
• Experiences in Sourcing Strategy Development (Industry/supply Intelligence and Spend & Cost Analysis)
• Intermediate or higher level of Negotiation skills
• Supplier Relationship Management/ Stakeholder relationship management skills
• Leadership skills and ability to independently/ interdependently
• Strong communication skills in English
• Good understanding of financial metrics (i.e., Working Capital, Cost Avoidance, NSV, DPO, etc.)
• Exposure to regional/global scope of work is beneficial

About You: You\xe2\x80\x99re driven to 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\xe2\x80\x99re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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. What\xe2\x80\x99s on offer: Our Kimberly-Clark employees receive a competitive salary and incentives as well as access to a fantastic range of benefits including superannuation, career development opportunities, free health & well-being activities, volunteering leave and much more. To Be Considered: Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly. In the meantime, feel free to browse our website for additional information on our company, brands and culture - Kimberly-Clark Corporation. Kimberly Clark is proudly accredited with as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality WGEA! Kimberly Clark is proudly ranked by Forbes as \'World\'s Best Employer\' 2021, 2022! 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, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability 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. This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role\xe2\x80\x99s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.