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Buyer Paper Packaging NA

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Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Buyer Paper Packaging NA

What we do

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to:

Sr. Manager, Packaging & Hygiene Category

Location:

Asia Pacific, India, Karnataka, Bangalore

Work Location:

Fully Onsite

What you will do

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Buyer Paper Packaging NA

This role will be part of the Sourcing Team within the Global One Procurement Business Function. Procurement function provides best-in-class, cost-effective financial, compliance, procurement, and enablement solutions to our Operating Companies around the world.

This position will be based out of Bangalore (India) and will report into Sr. Manager Paper Packaging & Hygiene Category

Who We Are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

What You Will Do

I - Source to Contract Management

You will be responsible for sourcing and contracting of services within the Paper Packaging Category in the market of North-America and will support the execution of sourcing projects within following sub-categories –

· Corrugated

· Folding Carton

· Leaflet

II - Senior Stakeholder Management

You will engage independently with internal as well as external stakeholder relations. Internal stakeholders will encompass of Business Leadership, Regional Category Leadership, Cross-Functional Leadership and Global Sourcing Leadership, while external stakeholders will include vendors, consultants, partners and contractors. You will work closely with country and global category managers in successfully executing the category strategy and create business value via procurement process.

III - Support Sourcing Value Chain Execution

You will support the end-to-end execution & value chain of sourcing process independently, which includes following steps:

Market analysis to understand market, product, and price trends of services, and formulate sourcing strategy
Vendor identification and qualification/audit, in line with Packaging Leadership Strategy and Guidelines
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and market conditions to identify potential risks and opportunities
Execution of Request for Proposal (RFP)/bidding process, wherever needed & following category leadership strategy
With guidance of the Packaging Leadership Strategy, you will support generating Value (savings record and monitor) and spend management.
Following Packaging Leadership Strategy and Guidelines, you will support bidding, supplier selection process, as well as contract negotiations and contract finalization
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and market conditions to identify potential risks and opportunities
Strict adherence to Kenvue Sourcing Policy and Approval matrix

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

· 5-10 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement

· Bachelor's degree in business, or equivalent experience

· Proven track record of driving benefits and process improvements in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

· Strong commercial and contract negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

· Proven ability to lead project and achieve business goals

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Experience in locating, researching, evaluating, selecting and developing potential sources of materials or services

Desired Qualifications

· Advanced negotiation and communication skills

· Expertise in Paper packaging

· Strong ability to manage deadlines, assess and communicate risk.

· Technologically savvy, stakeholder focus; flexibility to adapt to the needs of the business.

· Leadership & collaboration skills.

What’s In It For You

Competitive Benefit Package
Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!
Learning & Development Opportunities
Employee Resource Groups

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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