Procurement Category Specialist

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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 with logistics strategy

• Sourcing for alternatives to support innovation, cost initiatives as well as risk mitigation

• Implement and deliver Procurement targets for the assigned category (e.g. cost savings, cost avoidance, working capital, and TCO)

• Lead supplier selection process with best in class tools and framework

• Develop supplier evaluation and audit framework in collaboration with regional and global category teams

• Lead supplier development activities, set-up cross functional reviews to improve performance and drive value creation

• Proactively identify supply continuity risks and develop mitigation plans

• Continuously evaluate the supply market to ensure that the latest information is available. Perform market analysis in close cooperation with other departments  

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About you

• Bachelor’s degree

• Indirect Procurement Experience in either a B2C or B2B environment

• Advance negotiation, and sourcing strategy development skills

• Good project management and communication skills

• Good understanding on financial metrics (i.e., Working Capital, Cost Avoidance, NSV, DPO)

• SAP/ Coupa knowledge and experience is beneficial

What’s On Offer

Our Kimberly-Clark employees receive a competitive salary and incentives as well as access to a fantastic range of benefits including superannuation, career development opportunities, free health & well-being activities, volunteering leave and much more.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

• Find a better work/life balance with hybrid and flexible working options, tailored to suit your lifestyle plus Flex Fridays
• Access 16 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers and 6 weeks for secondary carers
• Take advantage of 2 recharge days and 1 volunteer day each year
• Enjoy discounts across the range of Kimberly-Clark products
• Benefit from a variety of discounted products and services including health insurance, loan rates and novated leasing
• Purchase up to 2 weeks extra annual leave
• Look after your social, physical and mental wellbeing with our free wellness and mental health resources and social events
• Grow your skills and knowledge with our tailored leadership and development programs, mentoring opportunities plus hundreds of online training courses

About You:

You’re driven to perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fuelled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

To Be Considered:

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly.

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