Project Lead managing projects and programs for Dana Mexico to ensure successful launches. Focus on OEM platforms, quality assurance, and continuous improvement in processes and products.
About the role
- Global Category Manager driving Transportation and Warehousing Procurement Strategy at Kimberly-Clark. Collaborating with global teams to optimize logistics services and manage supplier relationships.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a change agent within the Logistics Procurement community, with a strong ownership mentality and willingness to challenge the status quo
- Reports into Global Logistics Procurement Category Director
- Builds a strong procurement and logistics operations network with the Logistics Procurement and Logistics Operations teams in the four business segments – NAM, International Personal Care, International Family Care & Professional and Enterprise Markets.
- Develop global category strategy and execution plan; assess supplier landscape and category trends by sourcing and leveraging data & analytics in the Transportation and Warehousing Categories.
- Collaborate with Segment Transportation and Warehousing Operations leaders on joint strategies to identify and prioritize procurement and operational initiatives.
- Identify and manage execution of strategic category initiatives (e.g., stakeholder engagement, supplier-driven innovation) by working closely with business segment procurement and supply chain teams.
- Manage cross-regional engagement with business stakeholders on Transportation and Logistics Strategic Negotiations and Supplier relationship management
- Support strategic sourcing events & negotiations; work with Agile Squads
- Develop & manage global supplier relationships in collaboration with business leaders (e.g., supplier scouting, raise supply risks / issues from Operations / Planning, provide feedback on supplier performance).
- Stay up to date on the latest trends and developments in the global Transportation & Warehousing categories, using these to build and develop the medium - long term category strategy.
- Risk Management, Contracting and Process Compliance per defined internal controls and policies, standardizing globally as appropriate.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher
- 7+ years of Procurement, Logistics or related business experience
- Strong negotiation and world class supplier relations skills
- Experience working with Coupa for Sourcing Optimization, eSourcing, eAuctions, Contracts and supplier risk management would be advantageous
- Excellent Presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work across global regions and cultures and working in a matrix organization.
- Ability to reconcile diverse business strategies and challenges.
- Extensive stakeholder management skills.
- Effective conflict management and influencing skills
- Ability to travel within the US and internationally up to 30%.
Benefits
- 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.
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