Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Manager, External Manufacturing Procurement - North America Skin Health

This position reports to the Director of Procurement NA Strategy and is l ocated in Skillman, NJ and relocating to Summit, NJ in Q1 2025

Who we are

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 Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, 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 the life of 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 .

Role reports to: Director of Procurement NA Strategy

Location: Skillman, NJ and will be relocating to Summit, NJ in Q1 2025

Travel %: 10

Pay: Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $97,000 to $166,750

What you will do

The Manager, External Manufacturing Procurement is responsible for driving selected sub-categories, including sourcing strategy, deployment, execution /implementation, and stakeholder management, to maximize total cost of ownership savings and Procurement's value contribution while achieving compliance with policies, strategies, and processes. You will also support the development of robust category strategies, aligned with regions and key stakeholders in EM Make, Planning, Quality, etc. You will strive to meet the mutually agreed Procurement targets contributing to the overall budgeting targets.

In addition to the elements mentioned above the Manager is accountable to define and achieve clear targets in conjunction with his/her Procurement counterparts and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities
Drives and owns sub-category within North America and coinciding External Manufacturers
Analyzes category and sites to perform risk assessment and SRM strategy
Benchmarks category practices to identify improvement initiatives
Implements category-specific strategic plan in alignment with the category strategy
Manages commercial supplier relationship management with key/major suppliers within the defined category scope
Maintains and manages relationships with key suppliers in the selected category and monitors the performance of key strategic partners
Leads supplier development activities; sets up cross-functional review meetings with key strategic suppliers in order to improve performance and further cost/demand reductions
Leads the contracting process with External Manufacturers and ensures proper contractual terms are negotiated and aligned
Manages relationships with key stakeholders and business representatives
Acts as a key point of contact for day-to-day supply issues and drives resolution in line with global procurement policies
Achieves "buy-in" from key stakeholders for major procurement initiatives
Collaborates and aligns with global/regional/local procurement teams as applicable

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree
At least 5 years of relevant supply chain/ Procurement experience
Experience of 2 years in External Manufacturing Procurement
Proficiency in English

Desired Qualifications
Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, MBA or relevant degree

What's in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $97,000 to $166,750 . This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate's skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

Competitive Total Rewards Package

Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!

Learning & Development Opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

This list could vary based on location/region

Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.


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