Procurement Sr. Manager MOPS, SDS EMEA

Procurement Sr. Manager MOPS, SDS EMEA

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a Procurement Sr. Manager MOPS, SDS EMEA. 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 ~ 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.

This position is based at Rotkreuz, Switzerland, and will report to Global Category Lead MOPS & SDS. The role involves driving the development of category practices for SDS and MOPS across its 9 subcategories, with a stronger focus on Distributor Services; Merchandising Services, Field Force Services and POSM (excluding trade customization). Responsibilities include sourcing strategy definition, deployment, and stakeholder management to maximize savings and Procurement's value contribution while achieving compliance with policies, strategies, and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with commercial and marketing stakeholders and other functions to fully understand business needs and search/develop/select reliable suppliers to deliver on those needs.
• Own the definition of regional sourcing strategies for SDS and MOPS.
• Lead sourcing initiatives above $500k of spend and provide category guidance to Sourcing Operations for sourcing initiatives under $500k.
• Lead contract definition, implementation, and compliance.
• Identify industry trends and new potential partnerships and solutions to deliver top and bottom-line growth.
• Develop deep supplier relationships with key strategic external partners to assess performance, identify improvement opportunities, reduce complexity and bring innovation to our business.
• Deliver critical procurement commitments around savings; return on investment; top-line growth; payment terms; sustainability.
• Identify non-added value processes, administrative work or demand management opportunities and suggest improvements.

Required Qualifications

• University Degree in a Major Discipline (i.e. Engineering, Business, Economics, Law). An MBA, Master's degree or further education is an asset.
• At least 10 years of work experience, with at least 3 years in SDS and/or MOPS Procurement, Commercial or Finance.
• Good understanding of route to market models, CIW, strong business and financial acumen and being able to fully understand and work with P&Ls.
• Strong analytical, sound judgment and decision making required, with strong problem-solving skills and a sense of urgency.
• Effective influencing skills and ability to understand and influence individuals & groups required.
• Fluent, both written and speaking, in English.

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

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