Manager Procurement, NPD Direct Materials for Beauty

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Procurement Manager, NPD Direct Materials for Beauty

This position reports into Director, Procurement and is based either in Prague, Czech Republic or São José dos Campos, Brazil

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® that you already know and love.

Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers.

With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact 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.

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What you will do:

The Manager Procurement, NPD Direct Materials for Beauty will focus on driving strategic sourcing initiatives for New Product Development (NPD) projects especially in conjunction with External Manufacturers, ensuring optimal supplier alignment with our innovation pipeline and business objectives.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions.

Experience in accelerated product delivery is a PLUS.

Key Responsibilities


* Under the guidance of the Sr.

Manager Procurement - NPD & SRM, this associate will lead the procurement function for NPD Turnkey projects and supporting global direct materials NPD responsibilities, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy


* For top initiatives in scope, will lead negotiations on provisions, pricing, delivery, and product specifics with direct materials suppliers


* Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or innovation


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate supply chain risks


* Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure favorable terms and conditions


* Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement


* Provide input to purchasing policies, procedures and performance standards to ensure compliance with departmental policies and quality specifications.


* Partner with category procurement to approve supplier selection and early influence sourcing decisions


* Establish and maintain effective communication with vendors to ensure product, service and quality standards.


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure procurement processes are optimized.

What we are looking for:

Required Qualifications


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