Category Buyer II

Immerse yourself in the forefront of science and help iconic brands evolve into their next generation at Kenvue.

Job Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a Procurement Category Buyer II. This role is based in Cali, Colombia.

About Kenvue

Kenvue believes in the extraordinary power of everyday care. Our company is built on over a century of heritage and propelled forward by science. We have iconic brands, including NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, TYLENOL, LISTERINE, JOHNSON'S, and BAND-AID, which are trusted by millions of consumers who use our products to improve their daily lives.

Responsibilities

• Support the Development and Execution of Category Practices
  • Support the Regional Category Managers with the identification of stakeholders, initiation of strategy development, and execution of sourcing projects.
  • Actively engage with stakeholders as defined in alignment with the Category Managers throughout the strategy development and sourcing execution process.
  • Ensure that the input from the stakeholders is considered in the process.
  • Prepare the stage gate documentation.
• Support Sourcing
  • Support the Regional Category Managers in the analysis and definition of the category spend baseline and category profile, including risks assessment and SRM strategy.
  • Support the development of Go-To-Market and negotiation strategies in alignment with the Category Managers and ensure proper documentation.
  • Provide support during the supplier screening and supplier selection process.
  • Assist in the development of RFIs/RFPs.
  • Support the preparation of supplier communication packages.
  • Support Procurement Trainings to stakeholders or users.
  • Prepare negotiation packages based on facts and analysis.
  • Support the preparation of transition or implementation plan.
• Perform Sourcing Activities
  • Perform Category Manager activities for projects with limited complexity.
  • Manage the procurement strategy implementation/sourcing execution for a less complex category.
  • Drive supplier performance by discussing lessons learned from one region and making sure that the supplier builds on those lessons learned to improve service levels in another country or region.
  • Execute end-to-end sourcing projects for less complex categories.
  • Participate in internal and external analysis (industry & supplier) in collaboration with Category Managers.
  • Perform supplier selection and fact-based negotiations, validated by the Category Manager.
  • Involves the business for actions related to supplier base optimization, KPI implementation, and follow-up.
  • Conduct spend map analysis to monitor spend and ensure that all purchases follow the purchasing process.
  • Continuously track forecasted vs. actual savings according to the Value Tracking Process for the category in scope-defines corrective/optimization actions if needed and follows up on them (escalate to Category Manager, if needed).
  • Acts as an interface to Operations and commercial and supply chain teams and interacts with them.
  • Provides insights on Procurement analytics and data to support the development of new projects.
  • Escalates issues to the Category Manager.

Requirements

• University Degree in a Major Discipline (e.g., Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics).
• Good English level, both written and speaking.
• 3-6 years' professional experience in indirect categories or other related positions, preferably knowledge of categories at hand and working in a multicultural environment.
• Good experience with supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting area.
• Experience with data analysis and proficiency in Tableau or Power BI.

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