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.

In this role, you will lead Marketing Procurement categories globally. You will shape global category strategies and execution plans, assessing supplier landscapes and market trends to deliver sustained value. Building strong partnerships with stakeholders will be essential to align with business priorities and ensure adherence to procurement policies and financial governance.

This role will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Develop global category strategies and execution plan across key global Marketing spend (Media, Creative, Market Research and Licensing); assess supplier landscape and category trends to drive value delivery for the category.
• Manage, track, and report on Global Marketing Services spend / sourcing initiatives & savings in the internal tool in collaboration with regional procurement teams
• Manage cross-regional senior level engagement with business stakeholders on Marketing Services needs and strategy
• Lead the development of global category strategies for Media, Creative, Market Research and Licensing, aligned to business needs.
• Proactive and effective internal stakeholder collaboration and alignment on long term strategic business goals
• Proven ability to drive long term value with long-range category strategies and strategic thinking
• Develop & manage global supplier relationships
• Drive global category strategies to deliver top-tier results through structured negotiations, coaching Regional Category Managers on key negotiations, capitalize on digital capabilities of eSourcing, eAuctions to deliver value with speed.
• Build business relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with business priorities and ensure businesses adhere to procurement policies and financial instructions.
• Create and lead 'Global Marketing Procurement communities' to connect and coach all regional buyers (~10) responsible for regional and local marketing procurement activities
• Support the creation and maintenance of category knowledge and processes to ensure strategies remain informed and relevant.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field
• 10+ years of procurement and category management experience, ideally within a CPG company
• Strong category strategy, negotiation, and delivery skills, with a track record of achieving results
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Ability to work effectively across global regions, cultures, and matrix organisations while balancing diverse business needs
• Working knowledge of COUPA, MS Office, and other procurement tools