Senior Procurement Specialist, Packaging – Cartons

Procurement Sr. Specialist managing local supplier relationships and executing category strategy in the United States.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeNeenah • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,740 - $130,620 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute category strategy & implementation plan created by Regional Category Lead
Manage local supplier relationships within focus area
Provide input to regional category strategy based on market dynamics
Support regional sourcing events, working with Agile Squads
Monitor supplier performance indicators and initiate supplier reviews as required
Build trust and credibility with suppliers
Ensure compliance to K-C Policies and internal controls

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in business, supply chain or related discipline.
5+ years of experience in Procurement, preferred experience in category management.
Intellectually curious, strong analytical skills.
Business acumen, excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
Strong project management, process improvement, analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to work independently in a heavily matrixed organization.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

ProcurementCategory managementSupplier performance monitoringMarket analysisProject managementProcess improvementAnalytical skillsProblem solving

Soft Skills

Communication skillsInterpersonal skillsBusiness acumenIndependenceTrust buildingCredibility

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree