Agile Procurement Analyst

Agile Procurement Analyst

Job Description

Agile Procurement Analyst

Permanent, Full Time

Competitive + Benefits

Location: UK, Walton Oaks.

We are also open to applications across the EMEA and APAC regions

Your Job

The Agile Squads deliver high visibility, high ROI projects across categories in collaboration with the agile squad managers, category leaders and business unit leaders.

This role will require project management, problem solving/critical thinking skills, financial analysis, effective stakeholder management skills, and an understanding of strategic category management, development, and negotiation.

The role will support a team that that supports multiple projects in parallel

About Us:

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Kotex®.

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Kimberly-Clark Professional®.

You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world.

In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day.

We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact.

We’re founded on 151 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity.

It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose.

Driven by You.

About You

Your role will include but not be limited to;

Project Execution – 80%


* Provide global and regional category teams with analytics, RFP/RFQ/RFI content development, and business case building for sourcing execution


* Accelerate value delivery on key sourcing efforts in the pipeline by adding analytics, rigor and horsepower while utilizing a broad set of analysis capabilities


* Leverage agile principles and problem-solving frameworks to lead projects, provide structure and to provide recommendations on the approach for sourcing events


* Drive incremental value in current and future sourcing efforts by deploying critical thinking and problem-solving tools


* Collaborate with cross-functional team members and provide support to leadership on projects


* Develop strategic sourcing strategies in alignment with squad value improvement/ cost saving goals and broader organizational objectives


* Build knowledge of e-sourcing tools & leverage capabilities for value delivery (Coupa & Coupa Sourcing Optimization)

Capability Building– 20%


* Contribute to the continuous improvement of the 'Agile Playbook' for procurement, including materials and best practices


* Develop problem solving capabilities with the Procurement function, promote an agile culture and problem-solving approach and drive adoption.


* Build expertise around key analytical tools, models & frameworks


* Participate in community of practice activities to drive shared learnings across the Procurement function

What you’ll bring...


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