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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. It starts with YOU.
About YouThe Global Procurement Organization is driving a significant transformation, strengthening collaboration and adopting a more strategic, regional approach to category management. This shift enables greater simplification and standardization across procurement categories and processes. As a result, we offer exciting opportunities for experienced, highly motivated professionals who thrive on partnering closely with business units and Kimberly‑Clark’s supplier base to deliver tangible value and build strong, collaborative relationships.
As the EMEA Logistics Procurement Manager you will be responsible for Logistics Category Management across Western and Central Europe (WCE), supporting Kimberly‑Clark’s logistics purchasing activities in the region.
You will report to the Global Logistics Procurement Director and you will be an individual contributor (no direct reports).
LocationWe can offer a hybrid model (3 days on remote / 2 days at Ede Office weekly) for candidates already based in the Netherlands. A similar hybrid model can be considered for candidates already based in UK (Walton Oaks Office / remote).
TravelOccasional travel expectations with the role as supply and business partners are located across the region. All travel is planned in advance and therefore should not be a barrier for applicants with family/career commitments.
Key Accountabilities- Ensure that the company requirements for category are fulfilled with the optimum quality, service and total cost of ownership, which are consistent with the needs of our internal business partners, the opportunities presented by the market and meet our short and long-term requirements.
- Manage communications between Kimberly-Clark suppliers and our internal business partners to ensure business needs are met on an ongoing basis.
- Develop and maintain expertise on vendor selection, relationships and negotiation.
- Maintain close, co-operative relationships with key business partners, enabling development of relevant, forward focused category strategies.
- Operate with an end-to-end Supply Chain / Business mindset and in partnership with Business Unit, ensure service continuity, continuous improvement and maximized value delivery to enhance Kimberly-Clark’s brand equity and ultimately improve the level of profitability.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with across Procurement and leverage these relationships to drive value for the EMEA business and to support the needs of other regions.
- Ensure that internal control requirements are met in an efficient and effective manner.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Required Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience in Procurement, Logistics and/or Supply Chain within a complex business environment.
- Strong stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to influence effectively with and without authority across internal and external partners.
- Proven experience operating in fast‑paced, high‑pressure, global and culturally diverse environments.
- Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a clear results‑driven mindset.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with demonstrated problem‑solving experience to reduce total cost and improve processes.
- Prior experience within the relevant logistics category area is a strong advantage.
- Fluent in English.
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.
We want to grow together with you – which is why we offer attractive developing opportunities. You will work in a pleasant and open environment with a global character, where cooperation is very important to us.
We Offer:
- Access to a competitive salary package and pension plan.
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance coverage.
- Support for flexible and hybrid working, including a home-working allowance.
- Contribution towards home office and telecommunication costs.
- Wellbeing initiatives, including support for sports or fitness activities.
- Flexible working hours / summer hours
- Good work–life balance
We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.
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 actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. 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.
Employment is subject to verification of local policies.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation and immigration visas support for this role.
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