Global Dispensers Category Manager

Kimberly-Clark

Global Category Manager leading procurement strategy in supply chain for Kimberly-Clark. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain performance and supplier relationships.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeAtlanta • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $127,600 - $157,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help place K-C at the forefront of External Contract Manufacturing through collaboration across multiple supply chain functions;
Provide a sound understanding of market dynamics and benchmarking;
Lead the development of a global procurement strategy and ensure seamless alignment with local, regional and global requirements.
Develop recommendations through fact-based analysis in support of a resilient, cost-effective supply base aligned with business and product requirements;
Drive efficiency by reducing complexity and promoting standardization wherever possible.
Collaborate with cross functional product owners across Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Transportation, Manufacturing, Quality and Safety teams to achieve challenging goals;
Develop strategic supplier partnerships that deliver measurable business opportunities and continuous innovation.
Govern and enforce the category strategy and K-C processes, while leading with a continuous improvement mindset for routine category strategy updates;
Establish trust and create an environment of accountability with stakeholders impacted by ECM goals and objectives;
Routinely influence at all levels of leadership through routine, succinct communication.
Lead peer and cross-functional teams across multiple levels of the organization in the creation and execution of Dispensers strategies and initiatives.
Lead market benchmarking and supplier scans to inform initiative prioritization, supplier selection, and negotiation strategy;
Reduce single source risk where applicable and lead informed RFx events to achieve a balanced scorecard for the category.
Partner with other ECM Procurement team members in the ownership and execution of all commercial terms and supplier negotiations;
Ensure compliance with all K-C Code of Conduct and Procurement rules.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or relevant field
7+ years of Procurement, Supply Chain, or related business experience
Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, and Stakeholder Management
Strong negotiation skills with experience leveraging data and benchmarking to achieve target contract structures and pricing agreements
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits suite
401(k)
Profit Sharing plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementStrategic SourcingCategory ManagementNegotiationData AnalysisMarket BenchmarkingSupplier SelectionRFx EventsCost Reduction

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadershipInfluencingAccountabilityContinuous ImprovementTrust BuildingCross-functional Team LeadershipProblem SolvingStakeholder Management

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree