Regional Buyer Outbound Freight

Regional Buyer Outbound Freight-2307009681W

Description

Regional Buyer Outbound Freight

Kenvue is currently recruiting for Regional Buyer Outbound Freight. This position is based in Skillman, NJ. Will consider a remote work option for a strong candidate.

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 will you do

The Regional Buyer Outbound Freight is responsible for supporting the development and execution of category practices for Outbound Freight (FTL, LTL, courier, and parcel), including support of sourcing strategy definition, sourcing project execution, and stakeholder alignment. With a strong category focus the outbound freight buyer drives and supports the execution of the sourcing projects and is the point of interaction between the Category Managers and the Deliver Operations team and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Category Managers with the identification of suppliers, the initiation of the strategy development as well as execution of sourcing projects
• Ensures that the input from the stakeholders is considered in the process
• Actively engages with stakeholders as defined in alignment with the Category Managers throughout the strategy development and sourcing execution process
• Prepares the stage gate documentation
• Aligns with stakeholders
  • Supports the Category Managers with the identification of suppliers, the initiation of the strategy development as well as execution of sourcing projects
  • Actively engages with stakeholders as defined in alignment with the Category Managers throughout the strategy development and sourcing execution process
  • Ensures that the input from the stakeholders is considered in the process
  • Prepares the stage gate documentation

• Supports preparation of supplier communication packages
• Assists in the development of Rfx
• Prepares fact-based negotiation packages
• Provides support during the supplier screening and supplier selection process
  • Assists in the development of Rfx
  • Supports preparation of supplier communication packages
  • Prepares fact-based negotiation packages
  • Supports preparation of implementation plan
• Supports the development of Go-To-Market and negotiation strategies in alignment with the Category Managers and ensures proper documentation
• Supports sourcing
  • Supports the Category Managers in the analysis and definition of the category spend baseline and category profile, incl. risk assessment and SRM strategy
  • Supports the development of Go-To-Market and negotiation strategies in alignment with the Category Managers and ensures proper documentation
  • Provides support during the supplier screening and supplier selection process
    • Assists in the development of Rfx
    • Supports preparation of supplier communication packages
    • Prepares fact-based negotiation packages
    • Supports preparation of implementation plan
• Supports preparation of implementation plan
• Supports the Category Managers in the analysis and definition of the category spend baseline and category profile, incl. risk assessment and SRM strategy

• Conducts spend map analysis to monitor spend and ensure that all purchases follow the purchasing process
• Performs Category Manager activities for projects with limited complexity
  • Manages the procurement strategy implementation/sourcing execution for a less complex category
  • Drives supplier performance by, for example, discussing lessons learned from one region and making sure that the supplier builds on those lessons learned to improve service levels in another region
• Participates in internal and external analysis (industry & supplier) in collaboration with Category Managers
• Executes end-to-end sourcing projects for less complex categories
  • Participates in internal and external analysis (industry & supplier) in collaboration with Category Managers
  • Performs supplier selection and fact-based negotiations, validated by the Category Manager
  • Involves the business in actions related to supplier base optimization, KPI implementation, follow-up, etc.
  • Conducts spend map analysis to monitor spend and ensure that all purchases follow the purchasing process
  • Continuously tracks forecasted vs. actual savings according to the Value Tracking Process for the category in scope - defines corrective/optimization actions if needed and follows up on them (escalate to Category Manager, if needed)
• Involves the business in actions related to supplier base optimization, KPI implementation, follow-up, etc.
• Performs supplier selection and fact-based negotiations, validated by the Category Manager
• Continuously tracks forecasted vs. actual savings according to the Value Tracking Process for the category in scope - defines corrective/optimization actions if needed and follows up on them (escalate to Category Manager, if needed)
• Drives supplier performance by, for example, discussing lessons learned from one region and making sure that the supplier builds on those lessons learned to improve service levels in another region
• Manages the procurement strategy implementation/sourcing execution for a less complex category
• Performs sourcing management
  • Performs Category Manager activities for projects with limited complexity
    • Manages the procurement strategy implementation/sourcing execution for a less complex category
    • Drives supplier performance by, for example, discussing lessons learned from one region and making sure that the supplier builds on those lessons learned to improve service levels in another region
  • Executes end-to-end sourcing projects for less complex categories
    • Participates in internal and external analysis (industry & supplier) in collaboration with Category Managers
    • Performs supplier selection and fact-based negotiations, validated by the Category Manager
    • Involves the business in actions related to supplier base optimization, KPI implementation, follow-up, etc.
    • Conducts spend map analysis to monitor spend and ensure that all purchases follow the purchasing process
    • Continuously tracks forecasted vs. actual savings according to the Value Tracking Process for the category in scope - defines corrective/optimization actions if needed and follows up on them (escalate to Category Manager, if needed)

The anticipated pay range for this role is $88,000 - $142,600.

Qualifications

What we are looking for

• Experience in contract negotiations and contract management.
• Experience: 1-3 years of professional experience in Transportation or other related positions, preferably knowledge of the category at hand and working in an international environment; good experience with supplier selection, negotiation, and the contracting area is necessary.
• The candidate must have a University Degree in a Major Discipline (ie. Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics)
• Required Qualifications
  • The candidate must have a University Degree in a Major Discipline (ie. Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics)
  • The candidate must be fluent, both in written and spoken, in English
  • Experience: 1-3 years of professional experience in Transportation or other related positions, preferably knowledge of the category at hand and working in an international environment; good experience with supplier selection, negotiation, and the contracting area is necessary.
  • Experience in contract negotiations and contract management.
• The candidate must be fluent, both in written and spoken, in English

What’s in it for you

• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!
• Competitive Benefit Package
• Employee Resource Groups

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Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Primary Location NA-US-New Jersey-Skillman

Job Function Procurement