Description GPE expert - E-sourcing This role will be part of the global sourcing operations group in the procurement pillar.
To be based of work located at Skillman, US Or Bogota.
Reporting directly to Global Procurement Sourcing Operations Director 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.
What You Will Do?
As t he GPE - e-sourcing expert is responsible to drive the global expansion and adoption of e-Sourcing under Global Procurement enablement team, including the organization, technology and processes and without any business disruption.
F or providing business services to our internal clients and grow enterprise e-sourcing tendering activities and to play the role of a subject matter expert for the same.
This position will lead the e-Sourcing function and plan it's strategies in close partnering with business functions to drive "total value" delivery, increase compliance and quality of services, and to eliminate operational risks and increase stakeholder experience.
This role requires a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive cost savings and efficiency gains through e-procurement initiatives Key Responsibilities: • Design, implement and sustain from short to long term, the strategic road map for the e-Sourcing function, aligned and integrated with Global Procurement strategies.
• Analyze bidding data and performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of e-auction events, identify trends, and generate actionable insights for continuous improvement .
• Partnering with global Sourcing Category owners, to define and execute the right go-to-market and contract lifecycle management strategies through Kenvue tools, including but not limited to e-RFx (RFP,RFQ,RFI) and e-Auctions.
Championing best practices and increase the usage of Kenvue tools with the aim to maximize total value contribution and return on investment.
• Facilitating training and functional help for e-Sourcing systems.
Acting as the senior point of escalation for general user support and problem determination.
Up-skilling Procurement across e-Sourcing Integration elements • Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate e-auction results, savings achievements, and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.
Tools and systems day to day support • eSourcing and contract admin support and expertise • Drive continuous improvement and best in class processes while providing day to day support • Execute on key support activities such as content enablement, training, onboaring, policies and process updates, reporting, among other as assigned and centralized by procurement • Key user support, UAT for systems, roll out support • Supplier admin as required • Identification of best-in-class processes and changes required to reach the digital end state in an accelerated way.
• Streamline Procurement processes to reduce time and effort on day to day by analyzing end to end processes finding the right process with back up data.
• Subject Matter expert for all systems including usage and maintenance.
• Coach and support procurement team towards new process, tools and systems • Along with the Digital team, transformation of all processes towards a more efficient and digital procurement What We Are Looking For Required Qualifications: • 3 years of working experience in Procurement • 5 years with proven experience in Procurement process and tools projects • 3 years of people management • Procurement background with experience of procurement processes • Proven experience with procurement systems • Tech Savvy and high-level of excel skills • Experience in ERP related projects • Experience in Process improvement projects • Leadership, communication, influencing, and collaboration skills are required • Bachelor's Degree is required (Systems Engineering or similar), • Strong Knowledge of End-to-End Procurement processes • eSourcing or eContracts tools roll out experience • Intermediate excel proficiency (Minimum) • Advanced English proficiency • Excellent communication, interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills.
Preferred Skills and Experience: • A relevant degree (e.g., Systems, Business, Engineering, Science) is preferred, preferably complemented by a CIPS/ISM certification • Experience in the fast-moving consumer goods industry • Worked in matrix organizations at global level • Project Management certification desired • Demonstrated experience leading indirectly teams through organizational transformation • S4Hana or SAP skills What's In It For You • Competitive Benefit Package • Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities • Employee Resource Groups • This list could vary based on location/region 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 identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.