Senior Director of Procurement Chemicals and APIs

vor 4 Wochen


Oberwil b Zug, Zug, Schweiz Kenvue Vollzeit
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Director of Procurement Chemicals and APIs to join our team at Kenvue. As a key member of our procurement leadership team, you will be responsible for managing our USD 1Bn of 3rd party spend across our chemicals and API suppliers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute the strategic category vision for chemicals and APIs to support the company's short and long-term goals.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers that align with the company's strategic objectives.
  • Drive initiatives to improve supply chain resilience, agility, sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and inventory through category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier development.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
  • Negotiate contracts, agreements, and terms with suppliers to ensure best-in-industry terms and conditions.
  • Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, including quality, delivery, cost, and compliance with company standards and regulations.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including R&D, engineering, quality, and supply chain operations, to ensure seamless end-to-end integration and ways of working with suppliers.
  • Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize end-to-end processes and supplier performance.
  • Manage metrics on the performance of chemical suppliers.
  • Develop and manage the YoY spend of chemicals and APIs portfolio.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive initiatives to achieve industry-leading COGS targets.
  • Ensure financial objectives (cost and cash) are met and take corrective actions as necessary.
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with chemicals and APIs suppliers, including supply chain disruptions, regulatory compliance, and quality issues.
  • Develop contingency plans and strategies to ensure business continuity in case of supply chain disruptions.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 20 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Proven track record of managing chemicals and/or APIs portfolios.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
  • Deep understanding of industry dynamics, market trends, and best practices.
  • Experience in managing budgets, financial analysis, and cost management.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Expert leader with a proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams, developing relationships, and managing internal stakeholders effectively.
  • Ability to build trust both internally and externally.
  • A builder and change agent who will challenge traditional thinking and drive bold change.
  • Ability to foster an environment of healthy and inclusive debate to innovate best possible solutions.
  • High level of accountability coupled with a track record of delivering sustainable results.
  • Robust analytical and critical thinking capabilities with strong process orientation and effective decision-making skills.
  • Takes action with speed.
  • High intellectual curiosity and learning agility.
  • Able to develop solutions to complex problems that require in-depth degrees of ingenuity, creativity, and innovativeness.
  • Builds talent capabilities via teaching, training, and coaching employees at all levels of the organization.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and experienced procurement professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.



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