Manager Chemicals Category Procurement

Kenvue•Summit, NJ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Chemicals Category Procurement at Kenvue Brands LLC is responsible for the end-to-end strategy development and execution for assigned sub-categories of spend, driving performance from strategy-to-value capture. This includes managing pipelines of initiatives and targets related to value, reliability, compliance, complexity reduction, and New Product Development (NPD) support. The role specifically involves generating, owning, and executing projects for Alcohol & Solvents, Silicones, and Glycerin sub-categories. The Manager will also oversee Global Supplier Relationship Management (GSRM) for specific suppliers, managing supply agreements, awards, and performance globally and regionally. Collaboration with Supply Chain and Procurement teams is essential for execution, projects, delivery, and supplier management. The position requires demonstrating expertise in supply, supplier, market, and industry dynamics to predict and manage cost, reliability, complexity, risk, and innovation. Kenvue fosters a culture of belonging and was recognized in 2024 as one of Seramount’s 100 Best Companies for working parents and caregivers, highlighting its commitment to inclusive benefits. The company encourages professional growth by offering opportunities to deepen existing expertise and build new skills through cross-category exposure, leveraging data and technology to understand human insights and improve health outcomes.

Requirements

Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or related field
3 years of experience in the job offered or in a Manager Chemicals Category Procurement-related occupation
Up to 20% domestic and international travel required

Responsibilities

Own end to end strategy development and execution from business needs to sustained value / spend performance for assigned sub-categories of spend.
Drive spend performance from strategy-to-value capture; and own pipelines of initiatives and targets with respect to performance in terms of value, reliability, compliance, complexity reduction & NPD support.
Generate, own, and drive the execution of the Alcohol & Solvents, Silicones and Glycerin sub-categories pipeline of projects.
Own Global Supplier Relationship Management (GSRM) for specific suppliers through the category team(s), and manage supply agreements & awards, supply performance globally and regionally, as appropriate.
Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement teams on execution, projects, delivery, and supplier management.
Demonstrate expertise in supply / supplier / market / industry dynamics that impact cost, supply, supplier & spend performance of assigned sub-categories, taking a predictive approach to cost, reliability, complexity, risk, and innovation.