Description
Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
Sr Sourcing Specialist
This role will be part of the Sourcing Operations area. Sourcing Operations organization provides best-in-class, cost-effective financial, compliance, procurement, and enablement solutions to our Operating Companies around the world.

This position is based in Bogotá, Colombia.

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 Sr. Sourcing Specialist, is responsible for:


Align with stakeholders
o Supports the Category Managers with the identification of stakeholders, the initiation of the strategy development as well as execution of sourcing projects, assuring that their input is considered in the bidding process.
o Actively engages with stakeholders as defined in alignment with the Category Managers throughout the strategy development and sourcing execution process.
o Prepares the stage gate documentation
Supports sourcing
o Supports the Category Managers in the analysis and definition of the category spend baseline and category profile, incl. risk assessment and SRM strategy
o Supports development of Go-To-Market and negotiation strategies in alignment with the Category Managers and ensures proper documentation
o Provides support during the supplier screening and supplier selection process
o Performs sourcing management, performs Category Manager activities for projects with limited complexity
o Executes end-to-end sourcing projects for categories assigned:
§ Participates in internal and external analysis (industry & supplier) in collaboration with Category Managers
§ Performs 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, etc.
§ Conducts spend map analysis to monitor spend and ensure that all purchases follow the purchasing process
§ Continuously tracks forecasted vs. actual savings according to the Value Tracking Process for category in scope - defines corrective/optimization actions if needed and follows up on them (escalate to Category Manager, if needed)
o Interfaces between the Procurement organization and the product development, planning and supply teams in the region in alignment with the Category Manager’s projects
o Provides insights on Procurement analytics and data to support the operations.
o Keeps track of the main KPIs such as Savings, cycle time, payment terms, Backlog among others.
o Communicate procurement data insights and recommendations to executive leadership and other stakeholders

Qualifications
What We Are Looking For

• Academic background: Professional in Business administration, industrial engineering or similar. A recognized qualification in procurement would be considered an asset

• Language Capabilities: Fluent Spanish and English is required, Portuguese is a Plus

• Experience: 2-3 years’ professional experience in the same functional domain or other related positions, preferably knowledge of indirect categories (Categories in scope could include Marketing, HR & Business Services, R&D, IT Services and Capital, Construction, and Facilities Services (CCFS) at hand and working in an international environment; good experience with supplier selection, negotiation and contracting area is necessary.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Technologically savvy, stakeholder focus; flexibility to adapt to the needs of the business.

• Leadership & collaboration skills.

• Experience working with Procurement related plataforms.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Benefit Package

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

• This list could vary based on location/region

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.

Primary Location Latin America-Colombia-Distrito Capital de Bogotá-Bogotá

Job Function Procurement