Buyer, em Procurement, Global Category
7 months ago
Description
- Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
**Buyer, EM Procurement**
This position reports into Global Cat. Director OTC and is based at Bangalore.
**Who We Are**
At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up with 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you Join us in shaping our future-and yours.
**What You Will Do**
The position is responsible for:
- Supporting development and execution of strategic sourcing plans to improve competitive position to achieve business goals.
- Collaboration with business stakeholders and category managers in understanding business needs and developing sourcing strategies under the guidance of category managers.
- Scouting the market for external manufacturers who can support our growth plans and innovation needs.
- Understand industry trends, competitive landscape, and competitor evolution for assigned technologies.
- Lead market research and industry analysis.
- Key Responsibilities***
- Manages assigned projects collaborating across multiple supply chain functions.
- Become an expert in the product technology and supply areas by developing in-depth knowledge about the industry (capabilities, strengths, weaknesses).
- Analyse, understand, and interpret market dynamics and drivers, supplier constraints, quantity leverage, regional Regulations and best sourcing practices.
- Understand assigned cost models and support cost model implementation across their assigned portfolio.
- Support implementation of cost and/or complexity reduction opportunities.
- In charge of low to medium complex negotiations in line with category strategy.
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of negotiation tools/techniques and applies them regularly when given opportunities.
- Supports the team with data analytics, BOM collection/spec management/download (where/when needed) and manages sophisticated financial/data analysis, monthly/quarterly reporting, and business cases, where needed.
- Maintains a fundamental understanding of product cost make up and key cost drivers relating to the bill of materials.
- Ensures that all relevant contractual documentation is handled as per the defined Contract Management Process.
**Qualifications**:
**What We Are Looking For**
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in science, Engineering, supply chain management, procurement, or related field.
- 4+ years of procurement, operations, or supply chain experience with demonstrated success of managing projects.
- Consumer/OTC products experience a plus.
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to drive change in a decentralized organization with minimum supervision.
- Experience in quantitative analysis using Microsoft Excel/Access (beyond basic data entry).
- Strong analytical thinking with demonstrated results.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to present ideas in a business-friendly language.
- Ability to set priorities and make decisions.
- Desired Qualifications
- Experience in managing supplier relationships and conducting negotiations.
- Experience working in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong understanding of costs, working capital, and other financial metrics.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and programs.
**What’s In It For You**
- Competitive Benefit Package
- Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups
- This list could vary based on location/region
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Primary Location Asia Pacific-India-Karnataka-Bangalore
Job Function Procurement
Organization: KENVUE SOLUTIONS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED Legal Entity
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