North America Procurement Specialist, Mill Services

Kimberly-Clark is a global leader in consumer products, dedicated to sustainability and innovation. In this role, you will execute category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and support sourcing initiatives to enhance procurement processes.ResponsibilitiesExecute category strategy & implementation plan created by Regional Category LeadIdentify and manage relationships with regional suppliersSupport development of the Mill Services category strategy by providing input on market dynamics, supplier landscape, and business needsSupport execution of Mill Services sourcing events and cost/sourcing initiativesAddress any ad-hoc supply issues & risks escalated from the plantsSupport in the creation and maintenance of category knowledge and processes to ensure the category strategies are informed, relevant and up to dateMonitor supplier performance indicators and initiate supplier reviews as required or in accordance with agreed programs to drive improvement and reduce risk across the regional enterpriseCultivate strong stakeholder relationships based on clear, concise group and personal communicationIdentify hurdles and barriers to change, resolve where possible or escalate as appropriateBuild trust and credibility with suppliers by demonstrating integrity, commitment, and results orientation to drive and deliver resultsMaintain an effective business relationship with all suppliersSkillsA Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering or related discipline is strongly preferred or a 3+ years experience in a similar role will be considered1+ years of experience in Procurement, preferred experience in category managementIntellectually curious, strong analytical skillsBusiness acumen, excellent communication skills (both written and oral) able to communicate up and across the organization, cross functional collaboration & influencing, functional and technical awarenessStrong project management, process improvement, analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to work independently in a heavily matrixed organizationMust be able to work onsite at the mill 3 days per weekAbility to travel up to 10% of the timeBenefitsGreat 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.Company OverviewKimberly-Clark ranked among the top 10 World's Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Places to Work Institute for the third year in a row. It was founded in 1872, and is headquartered in Irving, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.careersatkc.com.Company H1B SponsorshipKimberly-Clark has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 38 in 2025, 14 in 2024, 31 in 2023, 24 in 2022, 10 in 2021, 8 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.



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