Global IT Category Lead in Tadworth

Join Kimberly‑Clark’s International Family Care and Professional (IFP) business to help shape a new global leader backed by Kimberly‑Clark’s iconic brands and Suzano’s sustainability expertise. This role will lead IT procurement categories worldwide, driving strategy, execution, and continuous improvement.

About You

A problem‑solver who thrives on creating order from complexity, you will partner with stakeholders, deliver sustained value, and champion procurement best practices across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead strategic initiatives such as tail‑spend optimisation and supplier‑driven innovation within IT services.
• Coordinate and implement category strategies across regions, ensuring consistency and scalability.
• Monitor supplier performance indicators and initiate reviews to drive improvements and mitigate risks.
• Manage, track, and report on IT spend and sourcing initiatives & savings in the internal tool in collaboration with regional procurement teams.
• Lead the development of global category strategies for IT services, including software, hardware, infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Demonstate experience managing IT procurement categories and delivering long‑term value through strategic thinking and category planning.
• Develop and manage global supplier relationships for IT services, ensuring continuity, performance, and innovation.
• Drive global category strategies to deliver top‑tier results through structured negotiations.
• Coach regional category managers on key negotiations and leverage digital sourcing capabilities to deliver value efficiently.
• Support the creation and maintenance of category knowledge and processes to ensure strategies remain informed and relevant.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field.
• 10+ years of procurement and category management experience, ideally within a CPG company.
• Strong category strategy, negotiation, and delivery skills, with a track record of achieving results.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively across global regions, cultures, and matrix organisations while balancing diverse business needs.
• Working knowledge of COUPA, MS Office, and other procurement tools.

Benefits

• Market‑leading pension contribution.
• Bonus scheme.
• Flexible savings and spending accounts to maximise health‑care options.
• Private medical insurance with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Diverse income protection insurance options.
• Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or find temporary childcare.

Equal Opportunity Employer

For Kimberly‑Clark to grow and prosper, we must remain an inclusive organization that reflects the diverse experiences of our consumers. We are a committed equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. Employment is subject to verification of local policies.