Kimberly-Clark

Global Category Procurement Manager – Professional Services

Kimberly-Clark

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Atlanta • Tennessee • United States

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Salary

💰 $127,600 - $157,600 per year

About the role

  • You will make a difference by developing and executing Global category strategies in the Professional and Management Services space including categories such as Real Estate, Integrated Facilities Management and Travel & Entertainment.
  • This role ensures that Kimberly-Clark’s total volume, spend and supplier relationships are leveraged across segments and integrated for product and service optimization in accordance with our business strategy.
  • Establish and maintain strong category management discipline across Real Estate, Integrated Facilities Management (IFM), and Travel & Expenses (T&E), including clear strategies, sourcing roadmaps, demand management levers, and performance metrics
  • Ensure clear line of sight to global strategy, providing seamless alignment with all regional, segment specific and global business requirements.
  • Ensure effective category governance, including alignment to Procurement policies, approval frameworks, contract standards, and Kimberly‑Clark Code of Conduct requirements.
  • Lead and maintain end‑to‑end visibility of category performance, risks, savings delivery, and commercial obligations, providing transparency to stakeholders and Procurement leadership.
  • Drive a structured check‑and‑adjust cadence to review category performance, supplier outcomes, and market changes, ensuring strategies remain relevant and value is sustained over time while providing clear line of sight to the business.
  • Identify and proactively manage category‑level risks, including supply continuity, service performance, financial exposure, and reputational risk, escalating as appropriate.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree;
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Procurement Category Management with accountability for large, complex spend portfolios within a global or regional scope.
  • Minimum of 3+ years of experience managing or supporting categories related to Real Estate, Facilities/IFM, Workplace Services, or Travel & Expense (T&E) strongly preferred
  • Highly developed business and financial acumen, with the ability to use data, benchmarks, and market insights to support category strategy and recommendations.
  • Demonstrated experience operating effectively within a global, matrixed organization, partnering across regions, functions, and senior stakeholder groups;
  • Proven and highly skilled experience leading complex commercial negotiations, delivering strong positive outcomes and managing strategic supplier relationships.
  • Highly effective stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to partner across diverse functions and perspectives.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence without authority, navigate ambiguity, and drive alignment in complex environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to build credibility quickly and operate effectively in a highly visible, relationship‑driven stakeholder environment.
  • Experience engaging stakeholders from working level through senior leadership.
  • Adept planning, prioritization, and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Benefits
  • Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
  • Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
  • Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
  • Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
  • Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Procurement Category ManagementCategory Strategy DevelopmentSourcing RoadmapsPerformance MetricsRisk ManagementCommercial NegotiationsFinancial AcumenData AnalysisMarket InsightsSupplier Relationship Management
Soft Skills
Stakeholder ManagementRelationship BuildingInfluencing Without AuthorityNavigating AmbiguityDriving AlignmentCredibility BuildingPlanningPrioritizationExecutionCollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree