Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager – Drive Strategic Sourcing Excellence at Kimberly-Clark

Join Kimberly-Clark, a global leader in essential personal care and hygiene products, as a Procurement Manager in Dammam. In this pivotal role, you will lead end-to-end procurement strategies, fostering operational efficiency, cost savings, and sustainable partnerships to support our mission of improving everyday lives. This is an opportunity to leverage your expertise in procurement, supply chain management, and vendor relations to drive impactful change in a dynamic, fast-growing environment.

As the Procurement Manager, you will play a critical role in optimizing the procurement function across Kimberly-Clark’s operations in the region. Your strategic vision and analytical acumen will be instrumental in identifying cost-saving opportunities, mitigating supply chain risks, and ensuring seamless collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders. This role demands a proactive approach to innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement, aligning procurement activities with broader business objectives to enhance competitiveness and operational resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing Leadership: Develop and execute robust procurement strategies that align with Kimberly-Clark’s global standards while addressing regional market dynamics. Lead cross-functional teams to negotiate and secure high-quality materials, services, and solutions at optimal costs.
• Vendor and Supplier Management: Build and maintain strategic partnerships with suppliers, ensuring long-term reliability, ethical sourcing practices, and adherence to sustainability goals. Conduct performance evaluations and risk assessments to safeguard supply chain continuity.
• Cost Optimization and Efficiency: Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives without compromising product quality or operational standards. Utilize data-driven insights to forecast market trends and procurement needs, enhancing agility and responsiveness.
• Compliance and Risk Mitigation: Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and international standards. Proactively identify and address supply chain risks, including geopolitical, logistical, and operational challenges.
• Process Improvement: Drive digital transformation and process automation within procurement functions. Collaborate with IT teams to integrate advanced tools and technologies for enhanced visibility, reporting, and decision-making.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a bridge between procurement, production, finance, and other departments to align goals and foster a culture of collaboration. Represent Kimberly-Clark in external engagements, including supplier meetings and industry forums.

Why This Role Matters:

At Kimberly-Clark, we believe in the power of procurement to create value beyond cost savings. This role is about shaping a resilient supply chain that supports our commitment to sustainability, ethical business practices, and innovation. As a Procurement Manager, you will contribute to a legacy of excellence, ensuring that every procurement decision reflects our core values of integrity, teamwork, and customer-centricity.

Qualifications and Skills:

To excel in this dynamic role, you will bring:

• A proven track record of 7+ years in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field, with experience in a multinational corporate environment.
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor management, with a focus on achieving measurable cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Deep knowledge of procurement technologies, ERP systems, and data analytics tools to drive informed decision-making.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams.
• A commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and continuous improvement in procurement practices.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is a significant advantage, given the regional context.

Kimberly-Clark offers a collaborative, inclusive work environment where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will make a tangible difference. If you are passionate about procurement excellence and eager to contribute to a global leader in hygiene and health, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.