EMEA MRO Procurement Manager

Role Overview

The Procurement Manager is responsible for the timely and cost-effective strategic sourcing of the category in accordance with corporate policies and procedures. As the MRO Services Procurement Manager, you will work closely with the manufacturing teams to craft short and long-term sourcing strategies, identify priorities, and provide ongoing value delivery.

What You Will Do

Manage communications between K-C suppliers and our internal business partners to ensure business needs are met on an ongoing basis. Manage supplier relationships, escalate, and resolve supplier continuity issues, etc. Develop and maintain expertise on MRO sourcing events, vendor selection, relationships and negotiation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Build trust and credibility with suppliers by demonstrating integrity, commitment, and results orientation to drive and deliver results. Maintain an effective business relationship with all suppliers and stakeholders based on clear, concise group and personal communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline from an accredited institution
• 5+ years’ experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or a similar function, including category management experience
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and presentation skills
• Proven change agent with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong quantitative, data analysis, and negotiation skills
• Experience in the development of new strategies, building business cases, gaining internal/external support in a cross-functional environment, and driving implementation
• Fluent in English and Hebrew