This role will be part of Kimberly Clark's International Family Care and Professional (IFP) business—an organization rooted in purpose and innovation that has built a legacy with global impact. As Kimberly-Clark forms a strategic partnership with Suzano to create a world-class international tissue and professional products company, this role is proposed to transfer to the new venture once the transaction closes, anticipated in mid-2026, subject to consultation and other applicable legal requirements. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new global leader backed by two industry powerhouses. You’ll be part of a high-potential business that combines Kimberly-Clark’s iconic brands and commercial excellence with Suzano’s industrial and sustainability leadership.

About You

In one of our Supply Chain roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

Reporting into the ECM Procurement Leader, you will be a critical member of the Global ECM Procurement team, this role manages regional and global ECM categories, working  cross‑functionally with ECM Ops and Business Stakeholders to drive value.

This role will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Develop & execute global category strategies based on market dynamics, supplier landscape, business needs within focus area
• Manage Global and regional supplier relationships within focus area (e.g., sub-category, cluster / country)
• Support Global and regional sourcing events and support execution of category strategic initiatives
• Coordinate with global and regional business stakeholders on category needs and strategy (e.g., collect business requirements)
• Manage supplier relationships, escalate and resolve supplier continuity issues
• Create and maintain category management knowledge and processes to ensure the category strategies are informed, relevant and up to date.
• Monitor supplier performance indicators and initiate supplier reviews as required or in accordance with agreed programs to drive improvement and reduce risk across the regional enterprise.
• Ensure compliance to Corporate Policies and internal controls.
• Collaborate with operations and finance to provide financial and market forecasts for ECM
• Optimize inbound supply chains by working with operations
• Maintain an effective business relationship with all suppliers and stakeholders based on clear, concise group and personal communication.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business, supply chain, or a related discipline
• People leadership experience
• 5–7 years of experience in procurement or a related field
• Expert negotiator with strong results orientation and deep category knowledge
• Innovative problem-solver with the ability to reconcile diverse business strategies and challenges
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across global regions, cultures, and multiple levels of a matrix organization
• Highly strategic, with a demonstrated ability to deliver results in complex global environments
• Excellent communication skills (Both written and oral) and ability to communicate across multiple levels of the organization, including executive leadership
• General working knowledge of COUPA, MS Office, and other relevant procurement tools and systems