Buyer MOPS, SDS APAC

Buyer MOPS, SDS APAC

What we do

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.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact 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.

Role reports to:

Dir Regional Cat Leader Sales Dist Mops

Location:

Asia Pacific, India, Karnataka, Bangalore

Work Location:

Fully Onsite

What you will do

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® Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the 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.

What you will do

The Buyer APAC Sales and Distributor Services (SDS) and Marketing Operations (MOPS) is responsible for the development of strategic sourcing plans; sourcing negotiations and supplier contracting to improve competitive position to achieve business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Works with business and other supportive functions to fully understand business needs and search / develop / select reliable suppliers to deliver on those needs.
• Analyze, understand and interpret market dynamics and drivers, supplier capacity and constrains, quantity leverage, regional regulations and best sourcing practices.
• Sources and runs competitive bidding process for designated spend areas in line with the Global / Regional Strategy for a given SDS (Contact Center, eCommerce, Distributor Services, Field Force Services, Retail Broker and Merchandisers) or MOPS (Consumer Promotion and Instore displays, Direct Marketing and Fulfillment, Events and Marketing Materials) category or area of spend.
• In charge of low to medium complex negotiations in line with category strategy.
• Effectively utilizes procurement processes and procedures to achieve procurement functional goals and corporate governance requirements, whilst delivering business needs.
• Identifies repetitive buys as candidates for frame contracts and/or catalogues. Directs country requisitions to frame contracts and/or catalogues where available.
• Delivers individual annual savings targets.
• Establishes good working relationship with functional stakeholders.
• Ensures that all relevant contractual documentation is handled as per the defined Contract Management Process.
• Identifies non value-added processes or administrative work and suggest improvements.
• Works with operations, supply chain, quality and other functions to ensure suppliers deliver high performance level.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• The candidate must have a University Degree in a Major Discipline (i.e. Engineering, Business, Economics, Law)
• The candidate must have at least 5 years of experience
• The candidate must be fluent, both written and speaking, in English
• The candidate must have good analytical and advance Excel skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in Procurement, ideally in marketing and sales categories.

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