Global Category Manager, MRO (KC Site Remote)

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

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. 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 more than 150 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.

You 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.

The Kimberly-Clark Procurement organization is driving a transformation agenda towards a more strategic and global approach, enabling simplification and standardization of categories and processes with a collaborative mindset.

This role has category management responsibilities for Kimberly-Clark’s purchases in the MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operation) equipment category, with global spend of $300 - $400 million and will report directly to the Global Procurement Director, Machinery & Equipment.

The global category manager, MRO:

Sets global strategyGuides regional teams, understanding Segment/plant needs and certifying deployment of global category strategyEnsures that K-C is leveraging its global volumes and learningsCharged with supplier relationship management, building partnership with strategic suppliers in the categoryEstablishes strong connections with stakeholders, engaging them in the procurement processes and decisions

Is this you?

You are driven to understand global MRO equipment categories, leveraging global scale and bringing competitiveness to each of K-C’s operating segmentsYou are a skilled negotiator who can successfully drive value in a category by developing a strategy that puts Kimberly-Clark in a favorable positionYou are willing to push the strategy beyond the status quo and are recommending and taking calculated risks. You are able to diagnose and solve complex issues and opportunities within business sourcing models across a diverse environmentYou work effectively with regional buyers, guiding and ensuring the deployment of category strategiesYou have the demonstrated ability to understand strategic business needs, communication and relationship building skills at different organization levels, willingness to be a team player, are available to travel internationally and work collaboratively across cultures

Responsibilities;

Setting Category Strategy

Develops global strategy, ensuring alignment with business needs, engaging with key stakeholders and certifying the deployment by regional teamsSupports programs and initiatives to reduce complexity and promote standardization of categories and processesUnderstands market movement and industry benchmarks / best practicesDevelops supplier partnership, which will bring business opportunities and innovation to K-C

Leadership / People Development

Leads category strategy agenda globally, influencing and guiding regional teamsConnects with stakeholders and keeps them engagedAbility to work and influence at various levels across K-C organizationExperience in change management

Global Alignment

Develops Global Category Strategy, incorporating regional inputs and business needsEngages category stakeholders as needed to understand demandPromotes best practices sharing across regionsProvides visibility of global risk and opportunities

Knowledge Development

Understanding of market movement and industry benchmarks / best practicesStrong negotiation capabilitiesAbility to work with complex categories and with multiple, geographically dispersed stakeholders

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related discipline required; Advanced degree preferred10 plus years of experience including plant manufacturing and/or staff leadership; equipment category management preferred Experience working in a complex global / diverse environmentSkilled negotiator/results orientedUnderstanding of market movementAbility to work across geographic regionsAbility to reconcile diverse business strategies and challengesExtensive experience in stakeholder managementSelf-motivated and assertive with internal and external contactsStrong analytic skillsAbility to lead though influence

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.  

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.

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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.

The anticipated base pay range for this job has a range of $135,000 to $175,000.

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

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

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

Salary Range: 127,600 – 157,600 USD

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Primary LocationNeenah - West R&E Office

Additional Locations

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time