North America Procurement Operations Specialist

Job title:

North America Procurement Operations Specialist

Company:

Kimberly-Clark

Job description

North America Procurement Operations SpecialistJob DescriptionJob DescriptionYou’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 support our P2P function and manage North America Operations. In your procurement role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.Kimberly-Clark Global Business Services Center located in Krakow is looking for a Procurement Operations Senior Analyst to manage North America Operations. You shall be working within multilingual & multinational team within Buying Center in Krakow and supporting internal Clients across North America region. This is a position playing a key role in smooth establishment within transited US Procure-to-Pay process. You shall be responsible for ensuring the highest procurement quality for the North America in three main areas of responsibilities: Material Groups Management, Process Improvement and Business Partner/Supplier Engagement. Your main activities will include executing purchase orders according to standard operation producers and agreed policies; engaging in follow-up services to make sure orders are completed on time and accurately communicated to the business and working collaboratively on invoice issues or difficulties resolution. You would manage stakeholders across the region in the matter of assigned services, materials or equipment within business units and manage suppliers to ensure that all invoices are accurately supplied and paid within agreed payment terms.It Starts with YOUDuties and responsibilitiesEnsuring the highest procurement quality for the North America is maintained,Managing stakeholders across the region, assigned services, materials or equipment within business units, partnering with Sourcing Managers, Suppliers and Line of Business PartnersExecuting purchase orders according to standard operation procedures and agreed policies,Engaging in follow-up services to make sure orders are completed on time and accurately communicated to the business,Working collaboratively on invoice issues or difficulties resolution, Identify risks or concerns, and helping drive best practicesManaging suppliers to ensure that all invoices are accurately supplied and paid within agreed payment terms,Resolving invoice / PO discrepancies in order to release invoice for payment,Supporting Master Data team in keeping vendor and master records updated,Acting as subject matter expert, support colleagues in problem resolution, process development, guiding them if the need comes.Participate in projects related to continuous improvement with focus on improving processes & delivery efficiencyAbout UsHuggies®. 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.About You – Skills and ExperienceYou 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. We are looking for a candidate with proven procurement experience and strong communication skills to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, as well as with external suppliers to negotiate contracts and finalize purchases.You have proven experience in a procurement environment & proficiency with procurement systems/software and toolsYou have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as business or supply chain managementYou are fluent in English written and spoken (C1 level required)You are an excellent communicator with experience in managing supplier relationships and monitoring supplier performanceYou are able to make decisions independently in a timely manner & you possess problem solving skills and attention to details

You have the ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast pace environment.You are capable of working in a matrix organization, driving collaboration across functions with minimum supervisionYou have strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze proposals and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different suppliers to make informed purchasing decisions.You are available to work US time zone 14:30 – 22:30Total BenefitsGreat Support for Good Health – with medical, dental, and vision coverage options, Social Fund and Cafeteria Platform, life insurance to support you and your family in unexpected moments, and the Employee Assistance Program, as we want to ensure that you have access to the resources you need to take care of yourself and your loved ones.Hybrid Work Arrangement – with min. 3 days per month from the office, in accordance with our internal policy, as we understand the importance of work-life balance. Thanks to that, we are providing you with the flexibility to manage your commitments both inside and outside of work.Yearly Bonus – to reward you for your hard work and dedication throughout the year. This bonus is based on individual and company performance and is a great way to recognize and appreciate your contributions.Employee Referral Program & Holiday Allowance – we have a referral program in place that rewards you for recommending qualified candidates to open positions within the company. Additionally, we offer a holiday allowance to help you enjoy your time off.Additional Leave – to make your birthday extra special, and to participate in voluntary incentives in addition to your regular working duties, in accordance with our internal policy. You can take up to 4 days of voluntary leave for Kimberly-Clark coordinated actions.Learning & Growth – we are committed to helping our employees develop and grow, which is why we offer a wide range of soft skills training on our internal training platform. These training sessions are available to every employee and can be tailored to your specific needs.International Environment – a job at the very heart of Kimberly-Clark’s finance organization in which you will be part of a great diverse team with wide exposure to the business functions and the opportunity to influence processes & drive optimization.To Be ConsideredClick the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.In the meantime, check out the . You’ll want to review this and come prepared with relevant questions if and when you pass GO and begin interviews.And finally, the fine print…
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.This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.#LI-HybridPrimary Location Krakow OfficeAdditional LocationsWorker Type EmployeeWorker Sub-Type RegularTime Type Full time

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Location

Kraków, małopolskie

Job date

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 04:32:30 GMT

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