La Other Packaging

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**Job Description**:
The Procurement Analyst is responsible for leading Strategic Supply of packaging category for Latin America, in order to support the business and achieve variable cost productivity, working capital, and business financial goals.
The incumbent will lead the supplier selection, development, and overall supplier management processes including managing the entire contract life cycle from Request for Proposal to supplier exit utilizing a structured strategic sourcing process.
This position works closely with the business units and cross-functional team to achieve strategic sourcing objectives.
Scope:
The incumbent reports to the Procurement Global Category Manager and is responsible for managing assigned commodities, suppliers, and purchases to meet stakeholder needs.
Utilizing a structured strategic sourcing process you will:
- Work with internal customers to develop sourcing strategies for specific purchases or commodities which will best meet business needs at lowest sustainable costs
- Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers which best meet business needs.
- Solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and award contracts for specific purchases (complex technical, commercial, and/or financial aspects) as well as administer contracts as required
- Analyze Supply Base, reduce Risk, assess and optimize Total Cost,
- Improve K-C Supply Chain, manage procurement process and projects, improve internal customer and supplier relationships
**Responsibilities**:
- Supply Assurance;
- Risk Management and Crisis Management;
- Ensure Global Alignment;
- Strategic Sourcing Process;
- Negotiate Prices, Payment Terms and Conditions;
- Contract Management;
- Identify Saving Opportunities;
- Connect the company with Market trends, Sustainability and Packaging Innovation;
- Support all Projects Implementation (Innovation, New Suppliers, Cost Savings, etc.);
- Support Local Stakeholders;
- Understand Commodity Prices Trends.
**Requirements**:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related disciplines (Engineer, Business, Administration);
- Ability to communicate fluently (speak, read, write) in English and Spanish;
- Relevant Experience in related activities;
- Good communication skills;
- Excel: Intermediate / Advanced.
- Experience in the strategic management of packaging or related categories
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.
No Relocation:

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