Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Andrex®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: as a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement. You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.
It starts with YOU.
This role will be part of Kimberly Clark's International Family Care and Professional (IFP) business—an organization rooted in purpose and innovation that has built a legacy with global impact. As Kimberly-Clark forms a strategic partnership with Suzano to create a world-class international tissue and professional products company, this role is proposed to transfer to the new venture once the transaction closes, anticipated in mid-2026, subject to consultation and other applicable legal requirements. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new global leader backed by two industry powerhouses. You’ll be part of a high-potential business that combines Kimberly-Clark’s iconic brands and commercial excellence with Suzano’s industrial and sustainability leadership.
About You
In one of our Supply Chain roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.
Reporting into the ECM Procurement Leader, you will be a critical member of the Global ECM Procurement team, this role manages regional and global ECM categories, working cross‑functionally with ECM Ops and Business Stakeholders to drive value.
This role will be responsible for but not limited to:
* Develop & execute global category strategies based on market dynamics, supplier landscape, business needs within focus area
* Manage Global and regional supplier relationships within focus area (e.g., sub-category, cluster / country)
* Support Global and regional sourcing events and support execution of category strategic initiatives
* Coordinate with global and regional business stakeholders on category needs and strategy (e.g., collect business requirements)
* Manage supplier relationships, escalate and resolve supplier continuity issues
* Create and maintain category management knowledge and processes to ensure the category strategies are informed, relevant and up to date.
* Monitor supplier performance indicators and initiate supplier reviews as required or in accordance with agreed programs to drive improvement and reduce risk across the regional enterprise.
* Ensure compliance to Corporate Policies and internal controls.
* Collaborate with operations and finance to provide financial and market forecasts for ECM
* Optimize inbound supply chains by working with operations
* Maintain an effective business relationship with all suppliers and stakeholders based on clear, concise group and personal communication.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business, supply chain, or a related discipline
* People leadership experience
* 5–7 years of experience in procurement or a related field
* Expert negotiator with strong results orientation and deep category knowledge
* Innovative problem-solver with the ability to reconcile diverse business strategies and challenges
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across global regions, cultures, and multiple levels of a matrix organization
* Highly strategic, with a demonstrated ability to deliver results in complex global environments
* Excellent communication skills (Both written and oral) and ability to communicate across multiple levels of the organization, including executive leadership
* General working knowledge of COUPA, MS Office, and other relevant procurement tools and systems
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
Total Benefits
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.
* Market-leading pension contribution.
* Bonus scheme.
* Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximise health care options and stretch pounds when caring for yourself or dependents.
* Private Medical Insurance, great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
* 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.
Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark
We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.
To Be Considered
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And finally, the fine print….
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of local policies.
This role is available for local candidates already authorised to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.
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Applicable for Poland: Annual Base Salary Range and the Incentive Plan (if applicable): will be communicated prior to the interview. At Kimberly-Clark, we are committed to fostering fairness, equity, and transparency in everything we do, including our recruitment practices. Whether you are already part of our team or considering joining us, you will have visibility of all the key pay and benefit elements, prior to the interview. Along with a competitive pay, our positions typically offer additional performance-based incentives (if applicable to the role) we offer a range of benefits enhancing your life, health and prosperity over time. But pay is just one part of our offering. We also offer you opportunities to grow, thrive and make an impact. We are committed to equal pay for work of equal value and use gender-neutral criteria in determining compensation and career progression. These principles guide our approach to pay transparency.