Sourcing Manager

Sourcing Manager 

Location: Zug (3 days office, 2 days home working)

Contract till: December 2024 (highly likely to be extended)

Preferred Related Industry Experience: Broad Healthcare & Life Sciences (preferable), Personal Care or Chemical industries

The Role:

The Sourcing Manager, Global APIs will be responsible for driving value with strategic API suppliers to Kenvue across the assigned portfolio. The individual will be required to execute category strategies and activities and work in close collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure supply quality and continuity. The position will be measured based on total value creation: financial performance, quality, service and compliance adherence.

Sourcing Manager - APIs scope of responsibilities include:

• Drive the Procurement vision: shaping supplier solutions that will transform healthcare.

• Sourcing. Ensure execution of category strategies and activities in collaboration with key stakeholders for reducing total costs of externally purchased materials, goods and services and improving levels of quality, service and value to the Business

• Change Management. Work with cross-functional teams to efficiently manage supplier changes, ensuring supply reliability and continuity.

• Contracting. Systematically and efficiently manage contract creation, approval, administration and compliance to maximize financial and operational performance and minimize risk

• Business Engagement. Manage the needs and expectations of the Business to drive satisfaction while ensuring compliance to procurement standards and alignment with procurement strategies

• Procurement Strategy & Enablement. Develop and maintain the strategic direction for the Procurement function, ensure alignment to strategic goals and standards and effectively manage the enabling tools and technology required across the function

• Supplier Relationship Management. Manage the interactions with critical organizations that supply the goods and services to Kenvue including relationship building, data review and analysis, performance management and development and improvement

Key Responsibilities

• 30% Sourcing. Ensure execution of category strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders for driving value creation

• 30% Change Management. Work with cross-functional teams to efficiently manage supplier changes, ensuring supply reliability and continuity.

• 20% Contracting. Systematically and efficiently manage contract creation, approval, administration and compliance

• 10% Business Engagement. Manage the needs and expectations of the Business to drive satisfaction while ensuring compliance to procurement standards and alignment with procurement strategies

• 10% Procurement Strategy & Enablement. Develop and maintain the strategic direction for the Procurement function

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor degree, MBA desirable - Preferred Area of Study: Business, life sciences or related field

• Ability to accomplish projects through interpersonal skills, leadership style and broad operational expertise is required

• Strong level of proficiency with core Procurement skills (e.g., supplier management and performance, supply market analysis, Category Management, Procurement Excellence, etc.)

• Demonstrated project management and leadership experience in managing cross functional/cross company projects is required

• Demonstrated ability to make difficult decisions in a timely fashion is required

• Planning and organizational skills are required 

• Analytical skills required to perform data analyses in support of sourcing strategy

• Negotiation and relationship management experience required

• Ability to think strategically to drive end-to-end value for Kenvue is required

• Strong business acumen is required

• Great presentation and communication skills are required

The Company: 

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 up with 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. For more information, click here.

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Kenvue is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential.

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.