Description Kenvue is currently recruiting for Paper-based Packaging Procurement Manager, LATAM. This position is located in São José dos Campos, SP, reports to the Global Paper Packaging Procurement Senior Manager.
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 up with 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.
For more information click here. What You Will Do
- Managing paper-based packaging category portfolio, including paper, corrugates and leaflets, in LatAm.
- Developing and executing strategic sourcing plans, optimizing cost, quality, and supplier relationships.
- Identifying and evaluating packaging suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Managing supplier relationships, driving cost-saving initiatives, mitigating risks, and championing sustainability initiatives within the supply chain.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, monitoring supplier performance, and driving continuous improvement in procurement processes and innovation in paper-based packaging materials.
Qualifications What We Are Looking For Qualifications Required :
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Science, Engineering or related field.
- 4 years of procurement, operations, or supply chain experience with demonstrated success of managing projects.
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to drive change in a decentralized organization with minimum supervision.
- Experience in quantitative analysis using Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical thinking with demonstrated results.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to present ideas in business-friendly language.
- Ability to set priorities and make decisions.
- The candidate must be fluent, both written and speaking, in English. This position will be based on São José dos Campos, Brasil. Qualifications Preferred :
- MBA or other advanced degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Procurement, or a comparable profession.
- Experience with the FMCG / OTC / Pharma industry.
- Consumer / OTC products experience a plus.
- Language skills : Spanish. 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.