Senior Procurement Operations Specialist with Italian
Kimberly-ClarkJob Description
Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
About You
In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.
As a Senior Procurement Operations Specialist with Italian, you will play a key role in ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant execution of purchasing activities. You’ll partner closely with internal business stakeholders, support purchase requisition and purchase order flows, and help enhance procurement efficiency through reporting, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives. It starts with YOU.
In this role you will:
Manage end-to-end Purchase Requisition (PR) and Purchase Order (PO) processing, including accuracy checks, PR-to-PO conversion, PO creation, PO approval resolution, and timely release.
Oversee Purchase Order Acknowledgment (POA) and expediting activities, ensuring timely follow‑up, issue resolution, and accurate reporting.
Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, handling transactional procurement queries and maintaining strong, collaborative communication.
Monitor and log PRs and POs requiring follow‑up, track delays or blockers, and lead regular catchups with internal customers supported by relevant reporting.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal business teams to understand purchasing needs, identify operational issues, and support continuous process improvements.
Contribute to testing and implementation of procurement process enhancements and system improvements across SAP, Coupa, and ServiceNow.
Required Qualifications
Degree and equivalent 2+ years of relevant work experience in a similar procurement operations environment.
Strong communication skills supporting partnership with suppliers and business stakeholders.
Data literacy and ability to manage time effectively.
Knowledge of SAP, MS Office tools, ServiceNow.
Fluent English and Italian.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with continuous improvement initiatives or process optimization activities.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple workflow streams.
Knowledge of Coupa.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
Total Benefits
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.
Great Support for Good Health - with medical, dental, and vision coverage options, Social Fund and Cafeteria Platform, life insurance to support you and your family in unexpected moments, and the Employee Assistance Program, as we want to ensure that you have access to the resources you need to take care of yourself and your loved ones.
Hybrid Work Arrangement - with min. 1 day per week from the office, in accordance with our internal policy, as we understand the importance of work-life balance. Thanks to that, we are providing you with the flexibility to manage your commitments both inside and outside of work.
Yearly Bonus - to reward you for your hard work and dedication throughout the year. This bonus is based on individual and company performance and is a great way to recognize and appreciate your contributions.
Employee Referral Program & Holiday Allowance - we have a referral program in place that rewards you for recommending qualified candidates to open positions within the company. Additionally, we offer a holiday allowance to help you enjoy your time off.
Additional Leave - to make your birthday extra special, and to participate in voluntary incentives in addition to your regular working duties, in accordance with our internal policy. You can take up to 4 days of voluntary leave for Kimberly-Clark coordinated actions.
Learning & Growth - we are committed to helping our employees develop and grow, which is why we offer a wide range of soft skills training on our internal training platform. These training sessions are available to every employee and can be tailored to your specific needs.
International Environment - a job at the very heart of Kimberly-Clark's finance organization in which you will be part of a great diverse team with wide exposure to the business functions and the opportunity to influence processes & drive optimization.
To Be Considered
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And finally, the fine print….
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. 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, protected 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. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of local policies.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the country’s role only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
This role will be part of Kimberly-Clark’s International Family Care and Professional (IFP) business. As Kimberly-Clark enters a strategic partnership with Suzano to form an international leader in tissue and professional products, it is expected that this role will transition to the new joint venture once the transaction closes (expected mid‑2026, subject to consultation and legal requirements). This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a new global market leader backed by two industry giants.
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