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You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

In your Source to contract (S2C) Buyer role You will be responsible for carrying out sourcing projects for goods and services, from identifying potential suppliers and evaluating their proposals to issuing purchase orders, and finalizing purchases by following the approved category strategy. You will need to ensure that goods and services are purchased from the most cost effective and technically capable suppliers and in accordance with corporate policies and procedures. In addition, You will be responsible for identifying opportunities for spend consolidation and supplier base combined with deployment of catalogues. In Your role You will acts as a bridge between business and Procurement Operations Teams.

It starts with YOU

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.

Responsibilities:

• Researching and evaluating potential suppliers to ensure that the best products or services are sourced at the best prices.

• Developing and issuing request for proposals (RFx) in Coupa to potential suppliers

• Analyzing responses to RFPs to determine which suppliers are the best fit for the company's needs.

• Issuing purchase orders to suppliers to finalize the procurement process.

• Managing supplier relationships to ensure the smooth delivery of goods and services.

• Monitoring supplier performance to ensure that goods and services are delivered on time and meet quality standards.

• Identifying opportunities for cost savings to reduce costs through strategic sourcing and negotiations with suppliers.

• Performing all administrative tasks related to buyer’s daily job (Competitive Bid Exception /Coupa Contract Record creation, Vendor onboarding, risk assessment form etc.)

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Procurement background: understanding of E2E procurement processes including Procure to Order and Sourcing

• Category knowledge: MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) and PSIM (Professional Services and Indirect materials) knowledge will be an advantage

• Proficiency with procurement systems and tools - SAP, E-Procurement tools (Coupa, Ariba)

• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, as well as with external suppliers

• Strong analytical skills to analyze proposals and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different suppliers to make informed purchasing decisions

• Ability to collaborate with the category managers to ensure effective implementation of category strategies through management of low value purchases and tail spend

• Time and task management: Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, planning and managing own work to drive tangible benefits and savings

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field

• Experience managing supplier relationships and monitoring supplier performance

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong resilience and adaptability, solution oriented approach with the ability to operate with ambiguity in a transformational environment.

• Languages: English C1 level required

Total Benefits

Great Support for Good Health - with medical, dental, and vision coverage options, Social Fund and Cafeteria Platform, life insurance to support you and your family in unexpected moments, and the Employee Assistance Program, as we want to ensure that you have access to the resources you need to take care of yourself and your loved ones.

Hybrid Work Arrangement - with min. 1 day per week from the office, in accordance with our internal policy, as we understand the importance of work-life balance. Thanks to that, we are providing you with the flexibility to manage your commitments both inside and outside of work.

Yearly Bonus - to reward you for your hard work and dedication throughout the year. This bonus is based on individual and company performance and is a great way to recognize and appreciate your contributions.

Employee Referral Program & Holiday Allowance - we have a referral program in place that rewards you for recommending qualified candidates to open positions within the company. Additionally, we offer a holiday allowance to help you enjoy your time off.

Additional Leave - to make your birthday extra special, and to participate in voluntary incentives in addition to your regular working duties, in accordance with our internal policy. You can take up to 4 days of voluntary leave for Kimberly-Clark coordinated actions.

Learning & Growth - we are committed to helping our employees develop and grow, which is why we offer a wide range of soft skills training on our internal training platform. These training sessions are available to every employee and can be tailored to your specific needs.

International Environment - a job at the very heart of Kimberly-Clark's finance organization in which you will be part of a great diverse team with wide exposure to the business functions and the opportunity to influence processes & drive optimization.

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. 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.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.

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Transparency and Fairness Go Hand in Hand.. 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.