Supplier Excellence Engineer

Kenvue•Summit, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a Supplier Excellence Engineer. The Supplier Excellence Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that the company's suppliers meet the highest standards of quality and performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in the personal care industry and a proven track record of driving supplier excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Plastics/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent specialization.
4+ years of experience in Plastics Molding Supplier Quality Management or related field
LEAN Manufacturing experience
Strong knowledge of plastic molding materials, technologies, and processes
Strong knowledge of packaging quality standards
Knowledge of root cause analysis to address plastic molding issues
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a global team
Ability to travel domestically and internationally 25%

Nice To Haves

Experience in the personal care industry preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Procurement, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, ESG) to drive supplier executional excellence
Partner with Procurement, Quality, and ESG to establish and enhance packaging supplier technical assessment
Develop and implement supplier performance metrics and scorecards based on the needs of Packaging, Procurement, Quality and ESG partners
Conduct and manage supplier audits and technical assessments to identify core capabilities and expertise in materials, product design, and processing/conversion technologies as well as areas for improvement
Coordinate and manage external resources to conduct technical assessments
Co-lead with Procurement in establishing Packaging Supplier Joint Business Planning and sourcing strategies to partner with suppliers across different tiers (i.e. packaging components, material, technology, molds, etc.) to co-develop/tap into innovation based on supplier’s expertise
Unlock value and drive agility partnering with packaging suppliers and external labs to establish Supplier Package Testing certification program, enabling our supplier base to conduct package testing for Kenvue
Establish and maintain strong relationships with regional/global packaging suppliers ensuring strategic partnerships, regular performance evaluations and develop continuous improvement plans
In partnership with Procurement, co-lead supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding processes to ensure the availability of high quality, cost-effective packaging materials and services
In partnership with Supplier Quality, drive supplier performance metrics, conduct regular supplier assessments, and implement corrective action plans as necessary to maintain high standards of quality, delivery, and cost effectiveness
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices