EMEA Source to Contract Senior Manager

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EMEA SOURCE TO CONTRACT SENIOR MANAGER

This role will be part of the Global Sourcing Operations organization in the procurement pillar. The Global Sourcing Operations organization provides best-in-class, cost-effective financial, compliance, procurement, and enablement solutions to our Operating Companies around the world. This position reports into Global Sourcing Operations Director and is based in Prague, Czech Republic.
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
The Regional Sourcing Senior Manager has end-to-end responsibility for the Source to Contract process in the region, associated with delegated spend in relevant Procurement Categories. He / She is responsible for leading the team of Procurement Professionals, procuring hardware, software and services within the scope of Kenvue’s business policies and procedures, at the best negotiated terms for price, quality and delivery to support Kenvue’s business operations. The team is responsible for providing end-to-end category support, delivering cost savings, buying and payment channel compliance, contract excellence and supplier optimization. This includes business engagement, sourcing strategy development with all kinds of analysis (industries, suppliers, spend by categories, stakeholders, etc.), contracting, supplier and/or stakeholder management, and procurement enablement activities, and leading a team of specialists working in support of specific Categories. Categories in scope could include Marketing, HR & Business Services, R&D, IT Services, Capital, Construction and Facilities Services. Source to Contract team is responsible for driving contract excellence, from contract creation, choosing and populating appropriate templates, through negotiation where needed, and up to supplier signature. The Regional Sourcing Senior Manager will support the team with complex supplier negotiations on contract terms, managing redlines/contract draft versions using Kenvue’s contract lifecycle management (“CLM”) system, while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, and engaging the appropriate support as needed. Where escalation to the Kenvue Legal & Compliance team, or subject-matter experts (such as Privacy) is required, the team will put together and discuss recommendations for resolution. The types of contracts they will process, with appropriate supervision, include (but are not limited to) Master Services Agreements, marketing agency or services agreements, consulting agreements, market research agreements, confidentiality agreements, and certain licensing agreements. The Regional Sourcing Senior Manager may also support the supply of goods, where relevant to their assigned Categories. Regional Sourcing Senior Manager will develop strong, value-added working relationships with internal stakeholders, external suppliers will ensure the team follows the process and meets key KPIs. He/She will be responsible for development of team members, their motivation and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Regional Sourcing Operations team handling different sourcing categories, prioritize projects to drive maximum value.
• Accountable to deliver defined savings and other service targets.
• Build and develop the high performance team, coach its members, including Team Leaders. Ensure Skills and Career development activities and opportunities for the team.
• Assess change needs, impact, and stakeholder management activities and support change management integration activities & compliance improvement education.
• Manage the full end-to-end sourcing process.
• Drive complex supplier negotiations and ensure performance in terms of service, quality, and delivery.
• Execute sourcing events, evaluate results, communicate with suppliers as needed.
• Handle escalations that could not be resolved at Team Leader level.
• Support team in complex contracting activities and negotiations in line with Kenvue guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Ensure team uses the proper contract execution process, from creation through to supplier signature, including storage / archiving in the Kenvue CLM system.
• Collaborate with Procurement colleagues, Kenvue Legal & Compliance, Finance, and other Kenvue functions as needed.
• Ensure that buying activities are aligned with industry standards and meet relevant legal or regulatory requirements.

Qualifications
What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of People manager experience leading and coaching multicultural teams.
• 8+ years of Supply Chain and Procurement sourcing and contract management experience (including running sourcing events, contract drafting, review and negotiation).
• Ability to be a business advisor, provide consultation and negotiation support to business.
• Strong leadership, communication, influencing, and collaboration skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to confidently present complex information in English.
• Change management skill is highly required.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong Supplier relationships

Desired Qualifications

• University Degree is required, in a Supply Chain, Finance, or Business-related course.
• Experience in Procurement Source to Contract execution.
• Understanding of different strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Experience in indirect procurement in the consumer goods industry

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

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 Europe/Middle East/Africa-Czechia-Prague-Prague
Job Function Procurement
Organization: JNTL Consumer Health (Czech Republic) s.r.o

• Manage Regional Sourcing Operations team handling different sourcing categories, prioritize projects to drive maximum value.
• Accountable to deliver defined savings and other service targets.
• Build and develop the high performance team, coach its members, including Team Leaders. Ensure Skills and Career development activities and opportunities for the team.
• Assess change needs, impact, and stakeholder management activities and support change management integration activities & compliance improvement education.
• Manage the full end-to-end sourcing process.
• Drive complex supplier negotiations and ensure performance in terms of service, quality, and delivery.
• Execute sourcing events, evaluate results, communicate with suppliers as needed.
• Handle escalations that could not be resolved at Team Leader level.
• Support team in complex contracting activities and negotiations in line with Kenvue guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Ensure team uses the proper contract execution process, from creation through to supplier signature, including storage / archiving in the Kenvue CLM system.
• Collaborate with Procurement colleagues, Kenvue Legal & Compliance, Finance, and other Kenvue functions as needed.
• Ensure that buying activities are aligned with industry standards and meet relevant legal or regulatory requirements