Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:
What we do
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.
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:
Head of Procurement, IndiaLocation:
Asia Pacific, India, Maharashtra, Greater MumbaiWork Location:
Fully OnsiteWhat you will do
Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
Buyer Packaging Materials India
This position reports into Head of Procurement India and is based at Mumbai, India
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® Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, 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 the 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
The individual is responsible for
1. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Strategy Development: Create and execute 1–3 year category roadmaps that align with business growth and sustainability goals.
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Identify, audit, and onboard global and regional suppliers; manage a diversified vendor base to mitigate geopolitical and financial risks.
- Cost Optimization: Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) reductions through value engineering, e-sourcing, and competitive bidding.
- Innovation: Partner with R&D and Marketing to source innovative, eco-friendly materials that enhance brand identity and reduce environmental impact
2. Supporting Operational Execution
- Order Management: Step in on need basis in the Source-to-Pay (S2P) process, including price update, accurate PO issuance, and supplier queries.
- Supply Continuity: Support supply planning team on escalations related to availability of materials to meet production targets; resolve supply disruptions or quality deviations thereby supporting "On Time In Full" (OTIF) targets.
- Performance Monitoring: Track supplier KPIs such as lead times, defect rates, and delivery accuracy; lead quarterly performance reviews.
Key Responsibilities:
· Work with regional and global category lead to support India local business needs on Packaging materials
· Works with business and other supportive functions to fully understand business needs and search / develop / select reliable suppliers to deliver on those needs
· Analyse, understand and interpret market dynamics and drivers, supplier capacity and constrains, quantity leverage, regional regulations and best sourcing practices
· Sources and runs competitive bidding process for designated spend areas in line with the Global / Regional Strategy for a given category or area of spend
· In charge of negotiations in line with category strategy
· Effectively utilizes procurement processes and procedures to achieve procurement functional goals and corporate governance requirements, whilst delivering business needs
· Identifies repetitive buys as candidates for frame contracts and/or catalogues. Directs country requisitions to frame contracts and/or catalogues where available
· Delivers individual annual savings targets
· Establishes good working relationship with functional stakeholders
· Ensures that all relevant contractual documentation is handled as per the defined Contract Management Process
· Identifies non added value processes or administrative work and suggest improvements
· Works with operations, supply chain, quality and other functions to ensure suppliers deliver high performance levels
Qualifications
What we are looking for
Required Qualifications
· Graduate degree in engineering and a post graduate degree with 7-9 yrs experience and specialization in Operations or Supply Chain
· Prior experience of handling Packaging Materials in a consumer industry is must.
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
- This list could vary based on location/region
*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.
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.
If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.
