Sourcing Manager, APAC

What we do

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.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact 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.

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Sourcing Manager, APAC

This role will be part of the Sourcing Operations organization in the procurement pillar. The Sourcing Operations team 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 Bangalore, India.

What we do

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.

Who we are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact 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.

Role reports to: Global Sourcing Operation Director

Location: Bangalore, India

Travel %: up to 5% of time

About Team

Sourcing 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 Sourcing 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 Sourcing Manager may also support the supply of goods, where relevant to their assigned Categories.

Sourcing Manager will develop strong, value-added working relationships with internal stakeholders, external suppliers will ensure the team follows the process and meets key KPIs

What you will do

The sourcing manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the department, overseeing staff performance, and ensuring adherence to purchasing policies and budget controls. You will lead the team of Sourcing Professionals located in different APAC countries, executing end-to-end Source to Contract process. You will support complex RFPs and supplier negotiations, closely work with Regional Procurement and Business leads to align team activities with business priorities. You will be responsible for development of team members, their motivation and engagement

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing

• Manage the full end-to-end sourcing process.
• Drive 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.

Team and Stakeholder Management

• Lead a Sourcing team managing different categories, oversee and optimize daily operations of the sourcing department, ensure optimal resource allocation, prioritize projects to drive maximum value.
• Set clear departmental objectives in collaboration with senior management and communicate these effectively to the team, providing regular updates and escalation reports to management.
• Accountable to deliver defined savings and service targets related to your team.
• Assess change needs, impact, and stakeholder management activities and support change management integration activities & compliance improvement education.

Contract negotiation, development and management

• Determine requirements for contract creation, and create draft contracts based on Kenvue approved templates.
• Negotiate full contract terms, in line with Kenvue guidelines, policies and procedures.

• Manage the 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.
• Review and recommend contract amendments through the contract ‘lifecycle’, in collaboration with Kenvue’s business end-users.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of sourcing and Min 2 yrs of leadership Experience and contract management experience (including running sourcing events, contract drafting, review and negotiation).
• Ability to be an advisor, provide consultation and negotiation support to business.
• Proven managerial experience with the ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive departmental performance.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing policies, contract negotiation, and supplier management best practices.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to manage vendor relationships and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and deliver results aligned with organizational goals.

Desired Qualifications

• Understanding of different strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Experience in indirect procurement in the consumer goods industry

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