Czech Republic Job Openings
Kenvue
Sourcing Specialist
Prague
October 1, 2024
Description
This role will be part of the EMEA Sourcing Operations organization in the Procurement pillar. The Sourcing Operations organization provides best-in-class, cost-effective and compliant procurement service to our operating companies around the world. This position reports into the Cluster Lead and is based in Prague, Czech Republic.
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.
What You Will Do
The Sourcing Specialist has end-to-end responsibility for all sourcing and contracting activities associated with tactical and delegated spend in relevant procurement categories and geographies. He/She is responsible for procuring goods and services within the scope of Kenvue’s business policies and procedures, at the best negotiated terms for price, quality and delivery to support Kenvue’s business operations. The person is responsible for category support, delivering cost savings, supplier panel optimization, contracting excellence and buying channel compliance.
The role also includes suppliers and stakeholders’ management.
Categories in scope could include Marketing, HR & Business Services, IT Services, R&D and Capital, Construction, and Facilities Services (CCFS).
Key Responsibilities
This role will be part of the EMEA Sourcing Operations organization in the Procurement pillar. The Sourcing Operations organization provides best-in-class, cost-effective and compliant procurement service to our operating companies around the world. This position reports into the Cluster Lead and is based in Prague, Czech Republic.
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.
What You Will Do
The Sourcing Specialist has end-to-end responsibility for all sourcing and contracting activities associated with tactical and delegated spend in relevant procurement categories and geographies. He/She is responsible for procuring goods and services within the scope of Kenvue’s business policies and procedures, at the best negotiated terms for price, quality and delivery to support Kenvue’s business operations. The person is responsible for category support, delivering cost savings, supplier panel optimization, contracting excellence and buying channel compliance.
The role also includes suppliers and stakeholders’ management.
Categories in scope could include Marketing, HR & Business Services, IT Services, R&D and Capital, Construction, and Facilities Services (CCFS).
Key Responsibilities
- Review purchase requisitions and manage relationship with requestors,
- Manage the full end to-end sourcing process within relevant categories delegated spend,
- Organize sourcing events, evaluate results, negotiate terms and conditions and communicate with suppliers as needed,
- Ensure supplier performance in terms of service, quality, and delivery,
- Assess change needs, impact, and stakeholder management activities and support change management integration activities & compliance improvement education,
- Resolve supplier inquiries, disputes, and payment discrepancies,
- Determine requirements for contract creation,
- Manage the contract execution process, from creation until to signature and including archiving in the Kenvue CLM system,
- Negotiate full contract terms, in line with Kenvue guidelines, policies and procedures,
- Collaborate with Kenvue SMEs, within Procurement, Legal & Compliance, Finance, and other functions as needed,
- Review and recommend contract amendments through the contract lifecycle, in collaboration with Kenvue’s business end-users,
- Ensure that Sourcing and Contracting activities are aligned with industry standards and meet relevant legal or regulatory requirements,
- Drive added value projects within regions and cluster,
- Support Category Leads on specific projects.
Qualifications
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications:
Required skills:
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance, or business,
- 2 – 3 years of sourcing and/or contracting experience,
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English,
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Experience in indirect procurement in the pharmaceutical or consumer goods industry,
- Experience in working in multi-national companies with diverse culture,
- Fluency in additional European language (German, Spanish, French, Italian…),
- Experience with Power BI or Tableau.
Required skills:
- Strong analytical skills,
- Strong proactiveness and ownership,
- Good organizational skills,
- Good interpersonal skills, communication, presentation and ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
Primary Location Europe/Middle East/Africa-Czechia-Prague-Walterovo Namesti
Job Function Procurement
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