Kimberly-Clark

Global IT Category Manager – Enterprise & Corporate Functions

Kimberly-Clark

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Ecuador • 🇪🇨 Ecuador

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

SFDC

About the role

  • Manage & influence KC’s global Telecom & Network strategy by establishing best-in-class agreements.
  • Deliver progressive business framework agreements for use in software and ITPS within KC; range of suppliers such as Microsoft, Salesforce.com and emerging SaaS providers.
  • Develop short- and long-term strategies for KC to embrace SaaS while leveraging existing KC software investments.
  • Work with internal KC stakeholders on cross company acquisition, service and supplier initiatives including RFI/RFP’s and single source negotiations/renegotiations.
  • Collaborate with IT Leaders/Product Owners to set realistic and challenging operational goals-objectives.
  • Drive integration of software/ITPS onto common global/scalable platforms including benchmarking suppliers, unifying contracts services, evaluating different business unit requirements and existing opportunities or new initiatives.
  • Execute IT procurement strategies that deliver material improvement on quality, price and service.
  • Collaborate with Senior global IT Leaders to drive, measure and adjust IT strategic imperatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Minimum 4 years Indirect Sourcing (Procurement), IT Product Ownership or Supply Chain Management Experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years of software licensing and/or ITPS experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience with complex global software and/or ITPS terms and conditions.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience working with financial information and compiling data as a means of analytic decision making, pricing comparison and benchmarking.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience negotiating at the highest levels within a supplier organization chart.
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
Indirect SourcingProcurementIT Product OwnershipSupply Chain ManagementSoftware LicensingITPSNegotiationData AnalysisBenchmarkingContract Management
Soft skills
CollaborationInfluencingStrategic ThinkingGoal SettingCommunicationAnalytic Decision MakingOperational ManagementProblem SolvingLeadershipCross-Functional Teamwork
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree