Description
Strategy and Execution Procurement Excellence Senior Manager
Kenvue is currently recruiting for a “Strategy and Execution Procurement Excellence Senior Manager”, the role is base in Prague, Czech Republic.
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 will you do:
The Strategy and Execution Procurement Excellence Senior Manager is responsible for performance management, stakeholder engagement, leadership of functional alignment and excellence, shaping and roll-out of regional and functional strategy, business planning, and change management.
This role will focus on driving robust Business Planning, Portfolio and Performance Management frameworks while partnering closely with the Strategic Value Management and Digital team. The role will oversee consistent deployment of standards, frameworks, processes, best practices, tools, competence building and coaching within the respective category teams. In addition, the role will also carry critical cross-functional interface responsibilities with other functions (e.g., Finance, Strategy, etc.). The role will be focusing on EMEA region (Direct and Indirect) as well leading the regional orchestration of Indirect procurement.
Key Responsibilities:

• Initiate and lead KPI (Key Performance Indicator (KPI)) Improvement programs and drive alignment, planning and tracking across all stakeholders involved.
• Manage all key internal, cross-functional, and external forums of the Global LT (Leadership team (LT))
  • Lead the EMEA Regional Global yearly Business Planning process and Strategic Portfolio
  • Shape the development of Long-term Vision for the region. Align category strategies with the company strategy and goals
• Shape and implement a framework for Short & Mid-term Strategy addressing emerging business needs within the annual Integrated Business Planning cycle. Focus on stakeholder engagement enablement and alignment
• Leverage and maximize fit for purpose procurement process solutions, including the utilization of world class digital solutions, use of business process outsourcing, and deployment of internal resources
• Engage with executive leadership in key supplier relationships. Design and Implement the Global Category Family Strategic Portfolio. Select & deploy processes & tools to support Portfolio Execution.
• In collaboration with Strategic Value Management and the PMO (Project Management Office (PMO)) Council, develop and deploy a Strategic Portfolio Performance Mgmt. framework and process; focus on standardization and stratification of dashboards, scorecards and KPIs (Key Performance Indicator (KPI)).
• Leads a team of 1 Manager, cultivate a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Benchmark industry best practices and continuously advance procurement capabilities

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years in Head-Office/Chief of Staff activities building presentations to senior leadership
• 3+ years in analytical skills: Scenario planning, data and variances, gap and root causes analysis
• 2+ years’ experience in running Business Planning process (JU, BP, LRFP...)
• 2+ years in project management as well as experience in Project team Management
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience, within Procurement in a Category management and/or Region or Country management is preferred
• Must have track record of effectively leading and influencing within a global matrix environment across multiple businesses and initiatives.
• Strong presentation and communication skills (Power Point)
• Strong business and finance acumen, deep understanding of managing for impact in a highly complex multi-application, multi-function environment is required
• Must be able to partner effectively and influence at all levels including senior leadership outside the function; demonstrated engagement and facilitation skills at most senior level (VP and above).
• A bachelor’s degree is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• A relevant degree (e.g., Business, Engineering, Science) is preferred, preferably complemented by an MBA or another master’s qualification is preferred.
• Experience in the fast-moving consumer goods industry preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading teams through organizational transformation is preferred
• PMP Certification or Process Excellence/Six Sigma Certification is preferred.
• Experience working in a Project Management Organization is desirable

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive Benefit Package
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups

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 Europe/Middle East/Africa-Czechia-Prague-Walterovo Namesti

Job Function Procurement