Senior Specialist, Enterprise Procurement- Capital Equipment

Kimberly-Clark•Atlanta, GA

2d•$105,740 - $130,620•Hybrid

About The Position

Kimberly-Clark is hiring a Senior Specialist, Enterprise Procurement focused on capital equipment. The role supports the company’s supply chain by partnering with business stakeholders to define equipment needs and sourcing priorities, developing enterprise category strategies, and leading sourcing activities for a $100M–$200M annual-spend portfolio. The position uses market trends, supplier insights, and business needs to shape strategies and deliver business value. The specialist leads sourcing events from bidding through supplier selection, negotiation, and contract award. The role also manages supplier relationships, performance, risk mitigation, and continuity issues across the enterprise; provides market and supplier analytics; reports cost savings and sourcing results; and ensures compliance with company policies and controls. The position requires collaboration across a global, matrixed organization and travel up to 25%. Kimberly-Clark describes its work model as flexible, blending remote work with intentional in-person collaboration. The role is available to local candidates already authorized to work in the country, and relocation support is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, Manufacturing, or a related function.
Advanced business acumen and analytical, problem-solving, project management, and technical capabilities.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and/or influencing skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across a global, matrixed organization.
Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and drive outcomes.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
Category management experience.

Responsibilities

Partner with business stakeholders to define capital equipment requirements and sourcing priorities.
Develop and execute category strategies for a $100M–$200M annual-spend portfolio.
Shape enterprise equipment strategies using market trends, supplier insights, and business needs.
Lead end-to-end sourcing events, including bidding, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract awards.
Drive strategic category initiatives and implementation plans to deliver business value.
Manage supplier relationships, performance, risk mitigation, and continuity issues across the enterprise.
Provide market and supplier analytics, and track and report cost savings and sourcing results.
Ensure compliance with Kimberly-Clark policies and controls while building stakeholder relationships and removing barriers to execution.