Job Description

Lead Buyer, EM Procurement Kenvue is currently recruiting for a Buyer, External Manufacturing Procurement to be based out of Bangalore, India. Who We Are At Kenvue, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies (Kenvue), we believe there is extraordinary power in everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and propelled forward by science, our iconic brands-including NEUTROGENA , AVEENO , TYLENOL , LISTERINE , JOHNSON\'S and BAND-AID -are category leaders trusted by millions of consumers who use our products to improve their daily lives. Our employees share a digital-first mindset, an approach to innovation grounded in deep human insights, and a commitment to continually earning a place for our products in consumers\' hearts and homes. Join us in shaping our future and yours. What will you do The Buyer is responsible for Supporting development and execution of strategic sourcing plans to improve competitive position to achieve business goals Collaboration with business stakeholders and category managers in understanding business needs and developing sourcing strategies under the guidance of category managers Scouting the market for external manufacturers who can support our growth plans and innovation needs Understand industry trends, competitive landscape, and competitor evolution for assigned technologies Lead market research and industry analysis Key Responsibilities: Manages assigned projects collaborating across multiple supply chain functions Become an expert in the product technology and supply areas by developing in-depth knowledge about the industry (capabilities, strengths, weaknesses) Analyze, understand, and interpret market dynamics and drivers, supplier constraints, quantity leverage, regional Regulations and best sourcing practices In charge of low to medium complex negotiations in line with category strategy Ensures that all relevant contractual documentation is handled as per the defined Contract Management Process Understand assigned cost models and support cost model implementation across their assigned portfolio Lead efforts to identify, implement, and deliver on cost and/or complexity reduction opportunities Demonstrates strong knowledge of negotiation tools/techniques and applies them regularly when given opportunities Manages sophisticated financial analysis, monthly/quarterly reporting, and business cases, where needed Maintains a fundamental understanding of product cost make up and key cost drivers relating to the bill of materials What we are looking for Required Qualifications Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Science, Engineering, supply chain management, procurement, or related field 5-8 years of procurement, operations, or supply chain experience with demonstrated success of managing projects Consumer/OTC products experience a plus Highly self-motivated with the ability to drive change in a decentralized organization with minimum supervision Experience in quantitative analysis using Microsoft Excel/Access (beyond basic data entry) 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 Preferred Skills and Experience Experience in managing supplier relationships and conducting negotiations Experience working in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Strong communication skills Familiarity with lean principles and process automation Strong understanding of costs, working capital, and other financial metrics Ability to coordinate multiple projects and programs

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