Procurement Excellence Strategy Manager - 2307013998W

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Procurement Strategy Manager

Full time job

based in Prague, Czech republic

Who We Are:

At Kenvue, we believe there is extraordinary power in everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and propelled forward by science, our iconic brands—including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® —are category leaders trusted by millions of consumers who use our products to improve their daily lives. Our employees share a digital-first mindset, an approach to innovation grounded in deep human insights, and a commitment to continually earning a place for our products in consumers’ hearts and homes.

Join us in shaping our future--and yours.

What will you do :

The Manager, Procurement Strategy and Performance Management is responsible for the leadership of Category alignment and excellence, shaping and roll-out of regional and Category strategy, business planning, performance management, stakeholder engagement and change management. This role will focus on driving robust Business Planning, Portfolio and Performance Management frameworks while partnering closely with the Strategic Value Management and Digital team. The role will oversee consistent deployment of standards, frameworks, processes, best practices, tools, competence building and coaching within the respective category teams. In addition, the role will also carry critical cross-functional interface responsibilities with other functions (e.g., Finance, Strategy, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape the development of Long-term Vision and underpinning strategy for the category family

• Align category strategies with the company strategy and goals

• Shape and implement a framework for Short & Mid-term Strategy addressing emerging business needs within the annual Integrated Business Planning cycle. Focus on stakeholder engagement enablement and alignment

• Lead the Global yearly Business Planning process and Strategic Portfolio within Category

• Leverage and maximize fit for purpose procurement process solutions, including the utilization of world class digital solutions, use of business process outsourcing, and deployment of internal resources

• Engage with executive leadership in key supplier relationships. Design and Implement the Global Category Family Strategic Portfolio. Select & deploy processes & tools to support Portfolio Execution

• In collaboration with Strategic Value Management and the PMO (Project Management Office (PMO)) Council, develop and deploy a Strategic Portfolio Performance Mgmt. framework and process; focus on standardization and stratification of dashboards, scorecards and KPIs (Key Performance Indicator (KPI))

• Initiate and lead KPI (Key Performance Indicator (KPI)) Improvement programs and drive alignment, planning and tracking across all stakeholders involved

• Manage all key internal, cross-functional, and external forums of the Global LT (Leadership team (LT))

• Cultivate a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Benchmark industry best practices and continuously advance procurement capabilities

Qualifications

What we are looking for :

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of relevant professional experience, within Procurement in a Category management and/or Region or Country management

• 2 years in analytical skills : Scenario planning, data and variances, gap and root causes analysis.

• 1 years experience in running the procurement Business Planning process (JU, BP, LRFP..)

• 1 years in project management as well as experience in Project team Management

• Must have track record of effectively leading and influencing within a global matrix environment across multiple businesses and initiatives

• Strong business and finance acumen, deep understanding of managing for impact in a highly complex multi-application, multi-function environment is required

• Must be able to partner effectively and influence at all levels including senior leadership outside the function; demonstrated engagement and facilitation skills at most senior level (Director and above).

• A bachelor’s degree is required

Desired Qualifications:

• A relevant degree (e.g., Business, Engineering, Science) is preferred, preferably complemented by an MBA or another master’s qualification

• Experience in the fast-moving consumer goods industry

• Demonstrated experience leading teams through organizational transformation

• PMP Certification or Process Excellence/Six Sigma Certification

• Experience working in a Project Management Organization

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 identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Primary Location Europe/Middle East/Africa-Czechia-Prague-Prague

Job Function Procurement

Req ID: 2307013998W