Procurement

• Execute procurement strategies for media, creative & production, and insights & analytics categories supporting Kimberly-Clark’s North American marketing operations.
• Serve as a primary procurement interface for Marketing Stakeholders, ensuring alignment on priorities, spend, and supplier performance.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract management, to maximize value and drive innovation.
• Leverage analytics and market insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the marketing procurement landscape.
• Support the development and execution of agency management plans, including supplier segmentation and performance tracking.
• Manage key supplier relationships ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.
• Oversee and report on $800M+ in annual marketing spend, ensuring effective budget management and cost savings.
• Utilize procurement analytics to inform decision-making and optimize spend across categories.
• Identify and execute opportunities for process improvement, risk mitigation, and compliance with internal controls.

Purchasing Manager

Category Manager – Pharmaceuticals

Director of Procurement

State Purchasing Officer III/State Purchasing Officer II

Associate Specialist, Procurement

Purchasing Manager