Procurement Category Specialist

Procurement Category Specialist

Job Description

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. 

Led by Purpose.

Driven by You.

About the opportunity:

We are currently seeking an ANZ Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement team.

In this role, you will be responsible for the procurement of in-direct materials and services for KCA with a key focus on supporting the operations of our manufacturing plant in Millicent South Australia.

Key areas of spend include, mill services, spares and maintenance, marketing, professional services and IT across Australia and New Zealand - with a total spend under control of circa $70-$90 million. 

The role will require the stakeholder management of procurement and non-procurement staff members and building professional and co-operative relationships.

The role is based in our North Sydney offices.

Leveraging suppliers is key to KC’s success, so experience in supplier management and new vendor Identification is paramount.  As is contract negotiation which will enable KC to meet our quality, cost and delivery needs whilst ensuring adherence to KC purchasing and corporate policies.  An attitude and commitment to constant improvement and innovation is favoured both with suppliers and in the oversight of our operating systems and stock management processes.

This is a great opportunity for someone that is currently within a similar capacity role and is seeking the opportunity to learn, grow and develop their career within a multinational organisation.

The role requires developing strong and influential relationship with internal stakeholders in country, especially with the Marketing team and local suppliers by translating business requirements into procurement strategy which provide quantitative and qualitive value.

In addition:


* Develop and support ANZ Indirect Procurement Category management strategy, alignment with global strategy


* Work as part of the broader procurement network between local, and global to develop and roll-out procurement initiatives, including sharing and reapplying of best practice


* Support the Annual Procurement Planning Process


* Lead or support strategy execution via RFP or supplier negotiation in country and regional as required


* Conduct sourcing activities such as RFPs, negotiations, to completion of award


* Lead supplier consolidation to streamline vendor base in line...