Regional Supplier Lifecycle Manager

Kenvue • Summit, NJ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a: Regional Supplier Lifecycle Manager. What we do 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. Who We Are Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Packaging, Supply Chain, Quality, or a related technical field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8–12 years of experience in supplier quality, packaging components, manufacturing, supply chain, or vendor management.
• Experience working in regulated environments, including GMP and quality systems, with familiarity in packaging components, supplier investigations, and change management.
• Previous people leadership or team leadership experience preferred, with the ability to influence across sites and functions.
• Strong understanding of packaging component quality, supplier quality principles, specifications, process controls, risk management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Technical knowledge of primary packaging components such as bottles, caps, closures, blisters, vials, stoppers, syringes, and related component systems is strongly preferred.
• Experience with root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and supplier performance management.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in using supplier metrics, scorecards, and performance data to drive decisions and prioritize actions.
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers, projects, and timelines across a regional footprint.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with executive presence.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Previous people leadership or team leadership experience preferred, with the ability to influence across sites and functions.
• Technical knowledge of primary packaging components such as bottles, caps, closures, blisters, vials, stoppers, syringes, and related component systems is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of qualified packaging component suppliers across the region, ensuring continuity of supply and compliance with quality, regulatory, operational, and contractual requirements.
• Provide lifecycle oversight for packaging component categories such as bottles, closures, blisters, vials, stoppers, syringes, labels, cartons, flexible materials, cans and related component systems.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and business reviews to identify trends, assess risk, and support supply reliability.
• Identify quality, supply, and operational risks within the supplier base and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to implement mitigation plans.
• Manage escalated supplier issues, including root cause analysis, CAPA development, and follow-through on corrective actions.
• Serve as the regional point of contact for packaging component supplier relationship management, building effective partnerships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate supplier business reviews and continuous improvement discussions focused on packaging component quality, delivery, responsiveness, and service.
• Partner with regional and global stakeholders to align supplier strategies, technical requirements, and performance expectations.
• Lead initiatives that reduce defects, improve delivery performance, and advance cost savings and sustainability goals.
• Lead and develop the regional supplier lifecycle team, including priority setting, coaching, and performance management.
• Support supplier and internal readiness for regulatory and quality audits, ensuring packaging component suppliers and the business meet evolving GMP and compliance requirements.
• Provide leadership to the regional supplier lifecycle team by setting clear priorities, driving accountability, and fostering collaboration across sites and functions.
• Develop team capability through coaching, feedback, and talent development to build technical depth, strengthen succession pipelines, and support employee growth.

Benefits

• Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges: $124,100.00 - $175,200.00
• Competitive Benefit Package
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvuer Impact Networks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior