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J&J Family of Companies Senior Lead Buyer Consulting Services in Karnataka, India
Senior Lead Buyer Consulting Services - 2407022401W
Description
Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
Lead Buyer (Procurement)
This position reports to Director Outsourcing Servicesand is based at Bangalore, India.
Who we are
At Kenvue (http://kenvue.com/careers) , 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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhsbOsBiX_M) .
What you will do
The Buyer is responsible for:
The development of strategic sourcing plans to improve competitive position to achieve business goals.
Collaboration with business stakeholders and category managers in the establishment and execution of sourcing strategies.
Continuous improvement in the relationship with suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
Work with business and other supportive functions to fully understand business needs and search/develop/select reliable suppliers to deliver on those needs.
Analyze, understand and interpret market dynamics and drivers, supplier capacity and constraints, quantity leverage, regional regulations, and best sourcing practices.
Source and run competitive bidding processes for designated spend areas in line with the Global/Regional Strategy for a given category or area of spend.
Manage low to medium complex negotiations in line with category strategy.
Utilize procurement processes and procedures to achieve procurement functional goals and corporate governance requirements, whilst delivering business needs.
Identify repetitive buys as candidates for frame contracts and/or catalogues. Direct country requisitions to frame contracts and/or catalogues where available.
Deliver individual annual savings targets.
Establish good working relationships with functional stakeholders.
Ensure that all relevant contractual documentation is handled as per the defined Contract Management Process.
Identify non-value-added processes or administrative work and suggest improvements.
Work with operations, supply chain, quality, and other functions to ensure suppliers deliver high-performance levels.
Qualifications
What we are looking for
Required Qualifications
University Degree in a Major Discipline (e.g., Engineering, Business Management, Economics, Law, Supply Chain, Science or related fields).
6-8 years of procurement, operations, or supply chain experience with demonstrated success in managing projects.
Consumer/OTC products experience is a plus.
Highly self-motivated with the ability to drive change in a decentralized organization with minimal supervision.
Experience in quantitative analysis using Microsoft Excel/Access (beyond basic data entry).
Strong analytical thinking with demonstrated results.
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to present ideas in business-friendly language.
Ability to set priorities and make decisions.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in managing supplier relationships and conducting negotiations.
Knowledge and experience of SAP and/or MRP/ERP related systems is a plus.
Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and data modeling creation. Must be confident in their ability to analyze large amounts of data and provide recommendations to leaders that support decision-making.
Strong communication skills.
Strong understanding of costs, working capital, and other financial metrics.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects and programs.
Knowledge and use of eProcurement and eSourcing methodology.
Ability to work across regions globally with competing priorities is a plus.
What’s in it for you
Competitive Total Rewards Package
Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
Learning & Development Opportunities
Employee Resource Groups
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.
Primary Location Asia Pacific-India-Karnataka-Bangalore
Job Function Procurement
Req ID: 2407022401W