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Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry.
We provide the highest performing and field-proven optical solutions, from components and modules to integrated line-cards.
Our Optical Solutions team drives continuous innovation in high-speed transceivers, passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation.
With our cutting-edge Silicon Photonics technologies, wavelength management solutions, amplification technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software design capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter and supercomputing.
In Fremont, we serve global clients in telecom, AI and datacom industries in providing innovative optical modules and subsystems to support our customer's next generation networks.
We are looking for an experienced Manager to join our Supply Chain team in Fremont.
The Supply Chain Manager will play a critical role in readiness for our New Product portfolio and bridging the gap between R&D and our manufacturing operations.
This person will drive a deep connection between our design teams and our operations and manufacturing teams located in Guadalajara.
What You Will Do
* Provides leadership in generating and executing timelines and scopes for production output
* Motivates cross-functional project team members to achieve objectives by evaluating resource requirements, removing obstacles, and delivering constructive feedback as necessary.
* Facilitates risk assessments, promotes informed decision-making, and ensures critical issues are resolved efficiently.
* Holds responsibility for readiness and drives accountability among interdisciplinary teams managing Supply Chain activities and projects essential for high-volume initiatives.
* Develops and implements processes and procedures to guarantee the Supply Chain is informed, engaged, and prepared to execute product strategies.
* Directs cross-functional teams toward alignment of project goals, while ensuring Value Stream and Launch Management teams understand Supply Chain health for relevant business segments.
* Provides supply chain resources for technology readiness and development roadmaps.
* Collaborates extensively with Senior management team, BU Sourcing teams at various sites, Global Category teams, corporate and BU planning teams, R&D, Systems, Process Engineering, Quality, Plant Purchasing teams, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure sourcing decisions are made in a timely manner and meet performance and reliability standards.
* Identifies and mitigates risks related to technology, capacity, geopolitics, and supply chain
* Ensure supply of materials for North American optical transceiver products
* Stay up to date on the supply risks for the materials
* Lead regular meetings with direct and indirect sourcing/buying teams to keep all up...
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Type: Permanent Location: Fremont, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-05 08:21:19
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Global Procurement Category Manager - Fluff
Job Description
Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
You were made to create Better Care for a Better World.
As a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement.
You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose.
You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories.
In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.
It starts with YOU.
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.
Job responsibilities include:
* Lead development and execution of K-C’s global Fluff sourcing category strategy aligned to business needs.
Communicate on a regular basis to key internal stakeholders; Provide on-going, expert level, supply category knowledge and market intelligence insights into each business Segment
* Create a strategic plan for the category and focusing on strategic intent and intervention actions to achieve long-term objectives; Lead global RFx events across all Personal Care business Segments; Create and maintain category knowledge, playbooks, and processes to ensure strategies remain informed, relevant, and up to date; Lead the commercial negotiation of supply contracts on behalf of Kimberly-Clark including the development of pre-negotiation strategy and tactics; Construct value stream industry maps and build market comparable cost analysis.
* Set annual targets for total value creation including safety, quality, service, capacity, sustainability, social responsibility, and cost objectives for key suppliers; Create and maintain a 3 year global productivity pipeline for the category; Maintain an understanding of global benchmarks for key operating performance measures and best practices; Lead initiatives that enable revenue growth, margin improvement, supply security, product innovation, risk management and supply chain optimization
* Support strategy execution within the global Fluff category by partnering with Global R&D, Enterprise Value Stream and segments to scale adoption and identify suppliers to support the project.
* Establish trust and accountability with stakeholders; communicate clearly and succinctly on platform goals, risks, and changes; Maintain strong connectivity with CoE and amplified commodities teams to exchange/build market intelligence and support ABU reviews a...
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Type: Permanent Location: Roswell, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-05 08:20:55
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Your Job
As a Procurement Category Manager, you will support the execution of global sourcing and procurement strategies while independently managing supplier relationships, category initiatives, and cost-saving opportunities.
This role partners closely with global procurement teams and cross-functional stakeholders to optimize supplier performance, material availability, and total cost of ownership across the business.
Our Team
You will work as part of the global Procurement and Supply Chain organization, collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and regional procurement teams across the Americas, UK, Europe, and APAC.
The team is focused on building resilient supplier networks, driving continuous improvement, and enabling business growth.
What You Will Do
* Support the Global Procurement Manager in delivering sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with business objectives
* Identify, source, and develop new and existing suppliers to drive cost, capacity, and performance benefits
* Manage RFQ processes and Product Price Variance (PPV) activities to support sound commercial purchasing decisions
* Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and new product development teams to build a balanced and agile supplier portfolio
* Support supplier onboarding, maintain the Global Approved Vendor List (AVL), and ensure alignment with ESG requirements
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across regions and functions
* Develop and manage supplier relationships through regular communication, feedback, and performance reviews
* Support delivery of key KPIs including OTIF/OTD, sales revenue, DHOP, PPV, working capital plans, and lead-time reduction
* Assist in resolving supply constraints and critical shortages through effective stakeholder communication
* Support supplier performance monitoring, improvement plans, and scorecards
* Participate in supplier capability and capacity assessments, including onsite evaluations
* Support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), reporting, and procurement performance updates
* Identify and implement alternative sources of supply to mitigate material risks
* Prepare progress, cost-savings, and financial procurement reports as required
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, or buyer roles, including cost management and negotiation
* Experience working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
* Global mindset with experience working with suppliers or teams across APAC, UK, Europe, and the Americas
* Knowledge of international trade, tariffs, and global sourcing considerations
* Strong ability to influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoin...
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Type: Permanent Location: Irving, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-02 07:46:54
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Sei pronto/a ad entrare a far parte di un’organizzazione in crescita, globale, specializzata nella produzione e sviluppo farmaceutico, che mette le persone al primo posto? Unisciti ad Adare! Noi lavoriamo a stretto contatto con i nostri partner nell’industria farmaceutica durante tutte le fasi di sviluppo e produzione dei farmaci destinati alla commercializzazione, con l‘intento di migliorare le vite dei/delle pazienti e dei farmaci essenziali per le persone di tutto il mondo.
Ogni ruolo all’interno di Adare ti offrirà un’esperienza unica e personalizzata nonché l’opportunità di avere un grande impatto, fondamentale per il successo della nostra azienda. Con l’aiuto di persone come te che si dedicano alla nostra missione, Adare migliora vite migliorando la somministrazione dei farmaci!
Unisciti alla nostra missione, unisciti ad Adare!
Siamo alla ricerca di candidati/e interessati al percorso di Tirocinio di Category Buyer che si unisca al nostro Procurement & Supply Chain Team di Pessano con Bornago.
Se sei interessato/a e ti identifichi in questa descrizione, saremo davvero lieti di conoscerti!
PROGETTO DI TIROCINIO
Il progetto di stage accompagna il/la tirocinante nel proprio percorso di formazione teorico/pratica associata, nello specifico, al ruolo di Category Buyer (stage) in area procurement all’interno del dipartimento di procurement e supply chain.
Affiancando e supportando il tutor aziendale nella gestione del ciclo passivo, acquisirà conoscenza dei flussi operativi inerenti l’approvvigionamento di materiali diretti e servizi indiretti.
Svilupperà competenze all’interno di una moderna struttura organizzativa internazionale e porterà il proprio contributo accademico in ottica di efficientamento inter-funzionale.
OBIETTIVI E ATTIVITA’ DEL PROGETTO DI TIROCINIO
Le attività di progetto e gli obiettivi a cui il/la tirocinante dovrà far riferimento e che costituiranno parte integrante del proprio curriculum vitae, si riassumono nei seguenti punti:
* Apprendere l’utilizzo di strumenti informatici evoluti (ERP) tipici di una supply chain integrata, per l’emissione e il controllo degli ordini di acquisto;
* Analizzare il report giornaliero delle RDA e dei PO per stabilire le priorità di lavoro e criticità;
* Impostare con il proprio tutor aziendale una metodologia operativa che riduca tempi e costi di attraversamento nel tramutare in ordini le RDA delle diverse BU aziendali, in linea con la SOP di reparto.
* Interagire con le diverse funzioni aziendali e con il proprio tutor nella comprensione delle offerte dei fornitori qualora vi siano aspetti commerciali e/o tecnici da approfondire;
* Condurre limitate trattative su prezzi e condizioni di pagamento su delega e direttive del proprio tutor aziendale al fine di migliorare le aspettative economiche e target di area;
* Utilizzando la dashboard degli acquisti, mantenere un costante aggiornamento del piano acquisti in ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Pessano Con Bornago, IT-MI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-02 07:43:58
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Your Job
DEPCOM is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Procurement to join our Supply Chain team in Scottsdale, AZ.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading operational procurement and upstream strategic sourcing for major equipment categories across our renewable energy EPC project portfolio.
This role provides leadership and accountability for a high-performing procurement team and plays a critical role in shaping DEPCOM's commercial strategy, supply chain resilience, and long-term project success across all active projects.
This position Is not eligible for VISA Sponsorshi
Our Team
At DEPCOM Power, we design, build, and operate some of the largest and most efficient solar plants for leading utility companies and asset owners, while also offering a full suite of services for operational projects.
Our superior capabilities continue to expand as we deliver enhanced energy solutions across the broader energy industry sector.
As part of Koch Engineered Solutions, with locations across the United States, we are looking for ambitious and entrepreneurial-spirited professionals to join us on our growth journey and help transform one of America's fastest-growing energy sectors.
What You Will Do
* Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of procurement professionals across strategic sourcing and operational buying functions, maintaining clear expectations, ownership, and performance standards.
* Drive upstream strategic sourcing for major equipment categories-including modules, inverters, racking, and BESS-while managing and negotiating strategic supplier relationships to establish strong commercial frameworks and preferred customer status.
* Ensure clean, controlled, and on time procurement execution across the full lifecycle from purchase order issuance through delivery, supported by strong governance, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.
* Maintain active market intelligence related to supplier dynamics, pricing trends, tariff exposure, and supply chain risk, translating insights into actionable strategies and executive-level decision support.
* Collaborate closely with project management, construction, legal, finance, and logistics teams to integrate procurement strategy with project delivery from early-stage development through project close-out.
* Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement efficiency, reduce total cost of ownership, and improve supplier performance.
* Align procurement policies, controls, and standard work with company objectives and compliance requirements, including evolving regulatory and trade environments.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Demonstrated procurement leadership experience, including leading teams responsible for both strategic sourcing and operational buying functions.
* Proven ability to develop and execute upstream sourcing strategies by establishing supplier relationships and c...
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Type: Permanent Location: Scottsdale, US-AZ
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-01 08:42:44
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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is seeking a Category Leader to optimize the total cost of ownership (TCO) across various spend categories.
This role will be responsible for developing the category strategy and managing key drivers of the category spend, including setting the contract and pricing strategy, cost reduction initiatives, and demand plan.
The Category Leader will also provide priorities to all capability partners to achieve the category strategy and manage execution, directly as well as through their team.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing and procurement of the critical supplies and materials that support 100+ locations across the US.
The SS&P organization is currently undergoing an exciting transformation where we are partnering with our business partners and leveraging best practices to build internal capabilities that uniquely position the team to improve decision making capabilities and capture significant savings and efficiency opportunities.
It is an exciting time to be part of a growing team and at the center of the transformation to help mold the future state of the SS&P organization!
This role is based in GP Center in Downtown Atlanta or an approved GP location.
What You Will Do
* Set & communicate category vision and strategy to maximize value
* Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective supply markets, competitors, and product innovations; understand competitive landscape to identify threats/opportunities; leverage insights to drive strategy
* Apply category management knowledge processes to all spend categories, including should-cost analysis
* Frame up category opportunities using economic thinking with supporting financials; identify and size new TCO opportunities, prioritize and execute initiatives aligned with cross-functional teams that drive maximum value
* Own and track category spend, suppliers, savings, and category strategy adherence
* Manage any price changes consistent with the category contract strategy
* Plan and execute effective negotiation processes with suppliers
* Own category supplier management - including supplier pioneering & development, dispute management/resolution, supplier performance management; identify supplier risk areas and quantify risk exposure within category portfolio and execute risk mitigation actions
* Own category customer relationship management - including GP operations and business partnerships, lead category cross-functional teams, and support cross-Koch company stakeholder development and alignment
* Drive transformation & change management - Facilitate implementation of change initiatives within category to improve business performance
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* At least 5 years of experience in managing total cost of ownership (TCO) and/...
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-01 08:16:04
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Your Job
We are looking for a contribution motivated Buyer to support our Georgia-Pacific site in Palatka, FL.
The Palatka mill is in Northeast Florida about an hour South of Jacksonville and just minutes west of the beautiful Atlantic beaches of historic St.
Augustine, Florida.
The role includes purchasingactivities in a high volume, time-critical environment.
The Buyer will work with the mill's requestors to understand requirements including specifications, service needs and performance expectations.
They will gain experience with Maintenance Repair and Operating (MRO) supplies, direct materials, chemicals, equipment spare parts and outside services from external vendors.
The individual will learn about national, regional, and local contract agreements and ensure compliance with applicable corporate and local policies and guidelines.
This is an onsite role with the opportunity to work 1-2 days per week from home.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing and procurement of the critical materials and services to support our production facilities.
The SS&P organization partners with our business partners and leverages best practices to uniquely position the team to improve decision making capabilities and capture significant savings and efficiency opportunities.
What You Will Do
* Ensures adherence to all safety, environmental andpurchasingpolicies,guidelines,andprocedures.
* Utilizes company's purchasing system to process purchase orders fromrequisitions.
* Ensures the contractual document accurately reflects the terms and conditions of purchase, including payment terms, freight terms, incoterms, and other key commercialterms.
* Issues requests for quotations (RFQ), analyzes and evaluates quotes, negotiatespriceand terms, and exercises independent judgment to select suppliers based on lowest total cost ofownership.
* Knowledgeable of Company's strategic supply agreements andutilizesthese to maximizevalue.
* Collaborates with internal requestors to understand requirements (e.g., specifications, scopes of work,performance,and timing requirements).
* Demonstrateshigh levelof customer focus and sense ofurgency.
* Uses strong verbal and written communication skills to solve problems and provide status updates to customers and suppliers (e.g., commitment dates).
* Analyzes root causes of accounts payable exceptions and takes steps to resolve andprevent.
* Initiates changes to improve the effectiveness of the purchasingprocess.
* Manages own time toaccomplishgoals and prioritize a variety oftasks.
* Responsible for administration of contractor management tools, including Ariba, ISNET, and SAP/S4.
* Facilitate competitive bid events through Ariba and analyze vendor's bids to ensure compliance to requirements.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree combined wi...
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Type: Permanent Location: Palatka, US-FL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-01 08:14:57
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Your Job
Phillips Medisize, a Molex Company is seeking a Senior Commercial Contracting Manager to join our team in Hudson, WI (Minneapolis-St.
Paul area).In this position, you will play a critical role in developing and negotiating complex, customer-facing agreements that drive long-term business value.
Leveraging strong commercial judgment, analytical thinking, and negotiation expertise, you will influence strategic decisions across the organization and help ensure contracts are executable, balanced, and aligned with Phillips Medisize's growth objectives.
This is a senior individual contributor role with significant organizational impact and frequent interaction with senior stakeholders.
The position follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of on-site presence at least three days per week.
Our Team
You will join the Commercial Contracting & Negotiation team, a newly established global capability supporting our sales organization across device development and manufacturing partnerships.
The team operates at the intersection of Sales, Legal, Finance, R&D, Operations, and Program Management, partnering closely to ensure customer contracts are commercially sound, operationally feasible, and strategically aligned.
What You Will Do
* Partner with the global sales organization to shape and negotiate commercially robust customer contracts across the full lifecycle of device development and manufacturing engagements
* Serve as a trusted commercial advisor, clearly articulating risks, trade-offs, and value drivers to enable informed, value-based decision-making
* Lead or support customer-facing negotiations, from early opportunity shaping through execution and ongoing contract management
* Develop negotiation strategies, value levers, and fallback positions in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
* Ensure contracts appropriately balance commercial opportunity, risk allocation, and long-term relationship objectives
* Proactively identify and mitigate commercial and operational risks while safeguarding intellectual property and know-how
* Collaborate closely with Sales, Finance, Legal, R&D, Cost Estimation, and Program Management to drive aligned outcomes
* Contribute to claims management and dispute resolution efforts when needed
* Help build and evolve commercial frameworks, playbooks, governance models, and contracting best practices
* Drive early engagement in opportunities to influence stronger commercial outcomes and scalable ways of working
* Assist with future contracting processes, governance structures and efficiencies - including leveraging AI and contributing to training and capability development across the organization
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Master's degree in Business, Finance, or Law
* 8+ years of experience in commercial contracting and negotiation roles (e.g., commercial contracting, strategic procurement, alliance management, pro...
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Type: Permanent Location: Hudson, US-WI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-01 07:56:40
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Alternance Acheteur (H/F) – Marseille – Trilingue ( Français/ Anglais / Allemand )
Durée : 12 à 24 mois à partir d’août / septembre 2026
Rattachement hiérarchique : Senior Sourcing Manager
Périmètre d’intervention : France, Autriche et Suisse
Missions
1.
Collaboration avec les Sourcing Managers
* Travailler en étroite collaboration avec le(s) Sourcing Manager(s) dans la gestion des différentes catégories de leur portefeuille
* Participer à toutes les phases de l’acte d’achat :
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+ Analyse et optimisation des besoins avec les prescripteurs concernés
+ Analyse du marché (études de marché, sourcing)
+ Définition des stratégies d’achat
+ Gestion des appels d’offres via des outils d’e-procurement
+ Contractualisation
+ Implémentation (contrats, catalogues)
+ Suivi des prestations et évaluation de la qualité fournisseurs
* Prendre en charge une partie des demandes d’achat ponctuelles (« spots »)
* Assurer le suivi et la mise à jour des reportings d’économies et de compliance France
2.
Accompagnement de la transformation et de la digitalisation du service Achats
Participation à l’implémentation de projets en étroite collaboration avec le service Achats Groupe.
Finalités
Sur la mission 1
* Être force de proposition auprès des prescripteurs et utilisateurs afin d’assurer l’adéquation des solutions externes aux besoins internes
* Gérer les relations avec les fournisseurs référencés
* Proposer des innovations technologiques et de services, contribuant à l’avantage concurrentiel
* Contractualiser et sécuriser les achats
* Générer des gains achats (TCO – Total Cost of Ownership)
Sur la mission 2
* Améliorer l’efficacité du service Achats via la standardisation et la digitalisation
* Augmenter la valeur ajoutée du service Achats par la mise en place de leviers différenciants
Profil du candidat
* Formation Bac +3, +4 ou +5, idéalement avec une spécialisation en achats
* Anglais requis
* L’allemand serait un véri...
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Type: Contract Location: Marseille, FR-PAC
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-01 07:40:57
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Your Job
Come grow with us at Molex! Join our dynamic team in Grand Blanc, MI as an NPD Sourcing Manager!
The NPD Sourcing Manager will be responsible for leading a team of Sourcing Engineers for our Connected Mobility Solutions Business Unit (CMSBU) with focus on PCBA, Electronics and Injection Molding Commodities along with involvement in Supplier Relationship Management activities.
Our Team
You will join Molex's Global Procurement organization, partnering closely with category leaders, business procurement teams, engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain leaders across regions.
Our team works collaboratively across Molex divisions and Koch entities to create value through Principle Based Management (PBM) , applying principled decision-making, economic thinking, and comparative advantage to drive global alignment, continuous improvement, and long-term results.
This role offers meaningful exposure across the enterprise and the opportunity to shape how Molex sources and manages critical direct materials on a global scale.
What You Will Do
* Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, strategically aligned global procurement team that supports business and category strategies.
* Partner with Category Management and Business Units to deploy sourcing strategies that drive cost, quality, and supply continuity.
* Lead supplier negotiations to achieve year-over-year price reductions, improved payment terms, and favorable supply agreements.
* Drive total cost improvement by eliminating or offsetting price erosion across the full program and product life cycle.
* Identify and recover supplier-driven costs (e.g., sorting, freight, invoicing errors, and labor) to improve financial performance.
* Improve supplier quality and performance through collaboration with Global Supplier Quality (GSQ), Plant Quality, and cross-functional stakeholders.
* Develop plant-level value stream mapping and supply base strategies aligned with global procurement priorities.
* Promote economic thinking and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis in sourcing, inventory, and supply decisions.
* Lead inventory optimization initiatives in partnership with logistics, plant purchasing, and suppliers to reduce waste and improve service.
* Identify supply risk and implement mitigation strategies, including alternate sourcing, dual validation, and supply base diversification.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management, OR 5+ years experience in global procurement or sourcing leadership.
What Will Put You Ahead
* Experience working in global or regional procurement environments across the product life cycle.
* Strong negotiation skills with a fact-based, data-driven approach to decision making.
* Understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and cost modeling concepts.
* Experience managing supplier relationships and commercial...
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Type: Permanent Location: Grand Blanc, US-MI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-05-01 07:34:28
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Your Job
As a Carrier Support Specialist, you will be the primary operational partner for carriers across onboarding, compliance, and general Capacity Solutions support.
You will enable carriers to successfully transact with KBX by managing Highway and system onboarding, troubleshooting system and vendor payment maintenance, sustaining accurate carrier data in KBX systems, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that increase carrier reliability and operational efficiency.
Our Team
The KBX Capacity Solutions Team plays a crucial role in ensuring freight moves efficiently and cost effectively for our customers.
We specialize in building and managing strong carrier partnerships, forecasting and securing capacity across modes, and designing tailored solutions that balance reliability, cost-efficiency, and speed.
Our team combines hands-on carrier management with data-driven planning and real-time execution to reduce disruptions, optimize utilization, and deliver transparent customer outcomes.
What You Will Do
* Receive and review carrier registrations through Highway(carrier vetting platform) and certify carriers when compliance and risk are acceptable.
* Vet carriers in Highway and Safer, validate equipment/driver counts, and complete compliance screening prior to granting system access.
* Advise carriers on Highway edits (ELD, TIN matching) and work with the Insurance/Highway teams to resolve issues.
* Complete KBX system onboarding via internal and external systems.
* Coordinate payment setup with KBS and the Freight Audit team and communicate payment changes between KBS/carrier/factoring companies.
* Provide onboarding training and welcome communications to carriers covering KBX policies, systems, and processes.
* Troubleshoot freight pay, vendor payment, insurance, rating/fuel setup, and operational issues.
* Guide carriers to appropriate KBX teams to optimize carrier usage and resolve escalations.
* Enter and maintain carrier profiles and status in Salesforce; save and document email communications.
* Review internal reports as needed to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
* Support carriers with visibility tools and document submission and escalate visibility or IT errors to the relevant stakeholders.
* Identify and implement improvements to onboarding and support processes to reduce manual tasks and improve data accuracy.
* Support procurement initiatives and contribute opportunities for value-added improvements to the Procurement team and KBX.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Experience in carrier management, carrier onboarding, logistics, or transportation operations.
* Experience leveraging data to drive decisions
* Experience working cross functionally with internal and/or external stakeholders
What Will Put You Ahead
* Hands-on experience with the Highway platform and KBX-related systems (KBX TM, Loadshop, FSM, Apex).
* E...
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Type: Permanent Location: Green Bay, US-WI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-04-30 07:59:39
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Category Manager Fiber - Northern/Southern Bleached Softwood Kraft - Alternative Fiber
Job Description
Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
You were made to create Better Care for a Better World.
As a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement.
You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose.
You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories.
In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.
It starts with YOU.
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.
Job responsibilities include:
* Lead development and execution of K-C’s NBSK/SBSK sourcing category strategy aligned to business needs; Manage a spend portfolio of ~$250MM.
Communicate on a regular basis to key internal stakeholders; Provide on-going, expert level, supply category knowledge and market intelligence insights into each business Segment; Create a strategic plan for the category and focusing on strategic intent and intervention actions to achieve long-term objectives; Lead global RFx events across all Personal Care business Segments
* Create and maintain category knowledge, playbooks, and processes to ensure strategies remain informed, relevant, and up to date; Lead the commercial negotiation of supply contracts on behalf of K-C including the development of pre-negotiation strategy and tactics; Construct value stream industry maps and build market comparable cost analysis; Set annual targets for total value creation including safety, quality, service, capacity, sustainability, social responsibility, and cost objectives for key suppliers.
* Create and maintain a 3 year global productivity pipeline for the category; Maintain an understanding of global benchmarks for key operating performance measures and best practices; Lead initiatives that enable revenue growth, margin improvement, supply security, product innovation, risk management and supply chain optimization
* Support execution of Project ALF by partnering with Global R&D, Enterprise Value Stream and segments to scale adoption and identify suppliers to support the project; Establish trust and accountability with stakeholders; communicate clearly and succinctly on platform goals, risks, and changes.
* Maintain strong connectivity with CoE and amplified commodities teams to exchange/build market...
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Type: Permanent Location: Neenah, US-WI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-04-29 08:06:07
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Job Title: Regional Category Manager - Global Procurement
Business Unit: Industrial Solutions Business Unit
Location: Pinellas Park, FL (Onsite)
Travel:Less than 10% (Minimal Travel)
Your Job
Own critical supplier relationships and drive sourcing decisions that directly impact plant performance, cost, and supply continuity.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll operate at the center of manufacturing, suppliers, and global strategy, solving real-time challenges while shaping long-term value.
As a Regional Category Manager supporting Molex's Industrial Solutions Business Unit (ISBU), you will serve as the primary plant-facing sourcing leader responsible for supplier performance, commercial execution, and supply continuity in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
This role sits at the intersection of global procurement strategy and day-to-day plant execution.
You will act as the key conduit between suppliers and operations, owning sourcing activities across a complex direct materials procurement portfolio that includes metal components, stamped parts, assemblies, and plating processes.
With responsibility for a significant annual spend across a global supplier base, you'll drive value through commercial negotiations, supplier partnerships, and proactive problem solving across the full product lifecycle, with visibility across plant leadership and global sourcing teams.
Our Team
You'll join the Industrial Solutions Business Unit (ISBU), a collaborative, highly integrated manufacturing organization that partners closely across engineering, sourcing, quality, operations, and suppliers to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions to customers.
Our team operates with a shared commitment to Principle Based Management (PBM), the philosophy that guides how we create long-term value.
We empower individuals to apply critical thinking, economic insight, and principled judgment to solve problems and improve outcomes.
You'll be part of a team that values ownership, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing, where diverse perspectives are leveraged to navigate complexity and drive meaningful impact.
What You Will Do
* Own and optimize the direct materials supply base supporting the Tampa Bay manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with global category strategies and plant needs
* Serve as the primary point of contact between suppliers and the plant, leading day-to-day issue resolution related to pricing changes, quality events, capacity constraints, and supply disruptions
* Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, payment terms, long-term agreements, and cost recovery discussions, driving measurable cost improvements while ensuring supply continuity and risk mitigation
* Drive sourcing strategy across the full product lifecycle, from new product development and validation through production ramp-up, steady-state manufacturing, and end-of-life
* Take ownership of supplier commercialization as progra...
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Type: Permanent Location: Pinellas Park, US-FL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-04-28 08:38:37
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Global Category Manager - Eucalyptus
Job Description
Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
You were made to create Better Care for a Better World.
As a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement.
You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose.
You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories.
In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.
It starts with YOU.
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.
Job responsibilities include:
* As a part of the Global Fiber and Fluff category team, develop and execute the global Eucalyptus category strategy by collecting inputs from North America supply chain leaders, NA R&D and Enterprise Value Stream teams (e.g., market trends, mill synergies, business needs); Execute the category strategy implementation plan across North America (as created by the Global Category Leader) and continuously refresh the strategy via regular check/adjust cadence.
* Manage category initiatives and strategic projects across North America (e.g., innovation, furnish mix changes, best-practice sharing, data gathering/inputs); Create and maintain category knowledge, playbooks, and processes to ensure strategies remain informed, relevant, and up to date; Represent Procurement on Enterprise Value Stream activities for category-related projects.
* Support execution of Eucalyptus initiatives by partnering with Global R&D, Enterprise Value Stream and segments to scale adoption and identify suppliers to support the program.
* Establish trust and accountability with stakeholders; communicate clearly and succinctly on platform goals, risks, and changes; Partner with procurement business partners, R&D and Agile squads (and other cross-functional product owners as applicable) to deliver sourcing and category initiatives.
* Maintain strong connectivity with CoE and amplified commodities teams to exchange/build market intelligence and support ABU reviews and sourcing analytics; Lead through hands-on engagement with decision makers to drive alignment and change adoption; Lead and support sourcing events at both a global and segment level (as needed); routinely benchmark "mark the market" through competitive RFXs for new services and renewals and challenge auto-renewals; Own key global supplier relationships...
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Type: Permanent Location: Roswell, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-04-28 08:03:20
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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is seeking a talented leader to serve as Manager, Purchasing and Stores, with both strategic and tactical purchasing and inventory experience.
Reporting to the Group Manager for Gypsum, with strong customer relationship at the site, this role leads the local purchasing and storeroom function, including one direct storeroom leader.
The ideal candidate has proven supervisory experience, a track record of creating value by building strong relationships with a diverse customer base, and a principled, entrepreneurial mindset.
In this role, you will manage local purchasing and inventory processes, supervise the team, and lead change-balancing priorities and developing the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement ("SS&P") organization to deliver both near-term impact and long-term value.
This position is pivotal in ensuring the profitable execution of purchasing and inventory strategies.
This is an onsite role based at our Cumberland City, TN facility.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement ("SS&P") organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing and procuring the critical supplies and materials that support more than 140 locations across the US.
The SS&P organization is currently undergoing an exciting transformation where we are partnering with our business partners and leveraging best practices to build internal capabilities that uniquely position the team to improve decision making capabilities and capture significant spend and efficiency opportunities.
This effort is a critical element in Georgia-Pacific's continuous transformation.
It is an exciting time to be part of a growing team and at the center of the transformation to help mold the future state of the SS&P organization!
What You Will Do
* Manage and lead leveraging Principle-Based Management and role of a supervisor (create inclusive environment, build high performing team, help employees self-actualize)
* Organize the team to leverage comparative advantage to execute standard work processes and achieve disciplined operations in Sourcing Execution to maximize results for GP.
* Manage and be accountable for Gypsum site spending against defined buying channels, category strategies and financial controls.
* Ensure purchasing and inventory departments are disciplined, optimized, reliable, support a defined asset maintenance work process and are supported by corporate leadership and mill operation teams.
* Manages sourcing, procuring, negotiating, contracting, and managing inventory of equipment, MRO parts, services, and supplies through appropriate procurement practices, total cost of ownership and compliance guidelines.
* Actively participates as key member of the leadership team at the facility to identify and address unmet needs that align with procurement and business unit goals to deliver long term value.
* Proactively partner with key stakeholders-including Operations, Reliability,...
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Type: Permanent Location: Cumberland City, US-TN
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-04-26 07:37:32
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DHL Express Italy, società leader mondiale nel settore dei servizi trasporto espresso e logistici, parte di DHL Group, premiata Great Place To Work, ricerca per la Direzione Partnership la figura di Sourcing Manager.
La persona, avrà la responsabilità di supportare il team di outsourcing dei servizi operativi con l’obiettivo di raggiungere i target di reparto assegnati, in linea con la strategia globale e locale, gli obiettivi di business, le linee guida e le politiche del Gruppo.
PROFILO RICERCATO
Esperienze e competenze
* Laurea magistrale (preferibilmente in ingegneria gestionale o economia/finanza)
* Consolidata esperienza in area Acquisti o ruoli affini caratterizzati da attività di analisi e negoziazione con fornitori / clienti / partner
* Conoscenza di Microsoft Office (livello: avanzato in Power Point ed Excel)
* Conoscenza della lingua inglese scritta e parlata (livello: intermedio)
* Conoscenza della lingua italiana scritta e parlata (livello: avanzato)
* Disponibilità a trasferte sul territorio nazionale
Competenze aggiuntive
* Comprensione del dato numerico ed economico
* Capacità negoziali
* Competenze relazionali
* Autonomia su processi e interlocutori
* Spirito imprenditoriale
* Capacità di project management
* Curiosità e voglia di crescere
PRINCIPALI ATTIVITA'
* Gestione del outsourcing strategico dei servizi di ultimo miglio e facility handling.
* Preparare l’analisi economica dei servizi appaltati al fine di determinare la corretta tariffa da concordare con il fornitore.
* Supportare il responsabile sugli argomenti relativi ai compensi dei Service Partner e nella preparazione e conduzione dei tender/quotazioni.
* Affrontare negoziazioni con il partner di riferimento.
* Dialogare con le funzioni interessate/impattate dalle tematiche in gestione (es: finance, industrial relations, operations).
* Gestire gli aspetti legati alla relazione commerciale durante l’esecuzione del contratto.
* Gestire/aggiornare la contrattualistica (nuovi contratti o modifiche degli stessi).
* Mantenere aggiornati i database gestionali e l’archivio documentale realtivo agli accordi contrattirali.
QUALI SONO I PROSSIMI PASSI?
* Candidati ora, carica il tuo CV online e completa il profilo e le domande di pre-screening.
* Se il tuo CV è stato inserito nella rosa dei candidati HR ti contatterà per fornirti ulteriori dettagli.
ALTRE INFORMAZIONI
* Sede di lavoro: Innovation Campus, Peschiera Borromeo (MI)
* Orario di lavoro: Full Time
* Tipologia contrattuale: contratto a tempo indeterminato
* Pacchetto retributivo: commisurato al livello di esperienza, compreso tra €60.000 - €70.000.
Il pacchetto è arricchito da: auto aziendale ad uso promiscuo, ticket restaurant, assicurazione sanitaria integrativa, supporto psicologico (3 sedute gratuite con Unobravo e sedute successive scont...
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Type: Permanent Location: Peschiera Borromeo, IT-25
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-04-25 07:54:28
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Sr.
Professional Services Buyer
Job Description
Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®.
At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: as a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement.
You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose.
You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories.
In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.
It starts with YOU.
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.This role is part of Kimberly-Clark’s investment in creating new jobs and expanding its capabilities to produce premium that are essential to millions of lives around the world, and right here in São Paulo.
It starts with YOU.
· Develop strategies through the strategic sourcing process and develop total cost of ownership models.
· Provide Industry best practices, Innovation and value-added opportunities for positively impacting P&L and making more efficient Professional Services.
· Lead negotiations or drive request (RFx) process for selecting suppliers.
Responsible for supplier relationship management for continuing value creation.
· Generate Savings and Working Capital initiatives, leading implementation and reporting.
As from internal and external benchmarks, bring innovative ideas to the company, adding value to the processes and being a reliable partner to main stakeholder areas.
· Stakeholder management and build strategic internal partnerships (main stakeholder areas: Facilities, Operations, HR, Legal, Taxes)
· Provide spend visibility for demand management and price trend for fueling business plans.
· More efficient Spend Budgets.
Influencing Stakeholders for demand management based on market best practices.
· Align and influence, with Procurement Manager support, global strategies according to Brazil Stakeholders needs and ensuring not violating any local regulation.
· Provide business cost visibility and risk exposure
· Delivering a local and category specific robust 3-year value creation pipeline
· Implement sustainability initiatives aligned to global targets.
Sale of waste and look for best disposition alternatives with better environmental impact and costs
· Ensures t...
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Type: Permanent Location: Sao Paulo, BR-SP
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-04-24 08:18:08
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Grow your Skills.
Shape the World.
Wir sind DHL Freight - ein buntes Team von 13.000 Straßenfrachtexpert:innen und zertifizierten Frachtspezialist:innen aus allen Kulturen.
Wir sind in mehr als 40 Ländern tätig und stolz darauf, unseren Kund:innen die besten Lösungen für den Landtransport bieten zu können.
Dabei sind wir immer auf der Suche nach der nächsten Geschäftsmöglichkeit und erkennen potenzielle Herausforderungen frühzeitig.
Denn uns geht es nicht nur um Frachttransport - uns geht es um nachhaltige und zukunftsweisende Wege, Menschen zu verbinden und ihr Leben zu verbessern und damit unseren Beitrag zu leisten.
Wir suchen einen (Junior) Expert Service Partner Management Controlling & KPI (w/m/d) für das Transport Procurement der DHL Freight GmbH Euronet in Köln.
In dieser Position sind Sie für die Pflege der Stammdaten unserer Service Partner (Lieferanten) zuständig und unterstützen im Bereich des Controllings.
Sie gewährleisten somit einen direkten Beitrag zum Unternehmenserfolg.
Welche Aufgaben Sie übernehmen
* Pflege der Stammdaten
* Unterstützung beim Einkaufs-Reporting; Regelberichtswesen und Ad-hoc Analysen sowie Ausschreibungen (Tender, Teaser)
* Überwachung der Einhaltung von Verträgen/ Vereinbarungen (Qualität, Verfügbarkeit, Preis, Leistung)
* Unterstützung bei der Erstellung von Auswertungen und Analysen im Rahmen der Lieferantenbeobachtung/ -überwachung
* Support und Koordination bei der Kapazitätsplanung
Womit Sie uns überzeugen
* Erfahrungen und Kenntnisse: Abgeschlossene kaufmännische Berufsausbildung oder ein entsprechendes Studium.
* Sprachkenntnisse Deutsch, Grundkenntnisse Englisch in Wort und Schrift.
* Sehr gute Anwenderkenntnisse MS Office, insbesondere Excel.
Zusätzliche Kenntnisse in Power BI und Power Query sind wünschenswert.
* Persönlichkeit: Eigeninitiative, selbständiges Arbeiten, aktives Kommunikations-verhalten intern und extern, Teamfähigkeit
Unsere Kultur und Benefits
DHL Freight ist als TOP EMPLOYER® und Great Place to Work zertifiziert – und das aus gutem Grund.
Unsere Unternehmenskultur lebt von persönlichem Engagement: für unsere Kund:innen, füreinander, für unsere Gesellschaft und für die Umwelt.
Wir fördern Talente, belohnen exzellente Leistungen und schaffen Raum für individuelle Entwicklung – sei es innerhalb Deutschlands, in anderen Geschäftsbereichen oder weltweit.
Vielfalt ist für uns gelebte Realität: Wir begrüßen Bewerbungen unabhängig von Geschlecht, Behinderung, Herkunft, Religion, Alter oder sexueller Identität.
Besonders engagieren wir uns für die Förderung von Women@Freight.
Was Sie außerdem bei uns erwartet:
* Attraktives Benefit-Paket: betriebliche Altersvorsorge, vermögenswirksame Leistungen, Sozialberatung, Gesundheitsangebote, Jobrad-Leasing und viele attraktive Vergünstigungen über Corporate Benefits.
* Internationale Perspektiven: Ar...
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Type: Permanent Location: Köln, DE-NW
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-04-21 07:26:45
