Procurement Tactical Buyer II - Korean Speaker - (Global Business Services)

Procurement Tactical Buyer II - Korean Speaker - (Global Business Services)

Your Job

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. 

Role Overview & Primary Accountabilities:

Sourcing, Negotiation, Contract and Vendor Management (S2C) – Tactical Threshold Limit

• Independently prepare and conduct negotiations with suppliers for assigned materials and services as per preferred vendor list provided by the local procurement team.

• Conduct S2C support in close collaboration with Local Buyer.

• Work with internal Business Partners to harmonize specifications and decrease complexity e.g. by reducing the number of suppliers.

• Perform parts of RFQ preparation and conduct RFQ execution.

• Coordinate supplier onboarding with comply to K-C Vendor Due diligence and manage supplier performance evaluation.

• Achieve cost saving target and increase company working capital.

• Provide timely analysis and resolution to issues relating to invoicing and order placement.

• To involve/drive project, SR request, CI activity, Tactical process enhancement and etc.

• Schedule status meetings to update the management of ongoing activities, detailing the status of each task, issues, or problems requiring review, coordination, and projected completion dates for tasks and activities.

• Assist in any other ad-hoc task assigned by your Team Leader or Management.

Compliance and Processes

• Ensure that all procurement activities are in compliance with relevant policies and procedures (e.g. KC Procurement Guideline, company procedures, Code of Conduct, trade controls, etc.) and documented properly to achieve excellent and consistent quality of work results, avoid compliance issues and allow for traceability of actions. Included activities.

• Quarterly reviewing of Procurement SOP to ensure document is align with Regional/Global procedures and policy.

• Actively seek opportunities for continuous improvement to increase operational excellence and improve documentation of processes.

• Challenge existing practices and make recommendations concerning improvement to standardizing and streamlining processes.

• Support the optimum use of procurement tools and systems e.g. Coupa Supplier Porta

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. 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

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Qualifications/Education/Experience Required:

• Min. diploma/degree in engineering (especially mechanical, electrical), Qualification in business management or supply chain will be of advantage.

• Minimum 3-5 years’ work experience in procurement of technical materials / services, engineering, or similar areas.

• Excellent oral and written communication in Korean and English.

• SAP system / Coupa / Taulia knowledge.

• Expertise in procurement methodologies and processes as well as negotiation tactics.

• Good knowledge of business, finance, and supply chain concepts.

• Good communication and presentation skills.

• Competency in computer applications, especially MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Visio; knowledge of SAP MM of advantage.

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

No Relocation:

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

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