Sourcing Team Lead (Bogotá)
Kenvue
Job Description
The Sourcing Team Lead is a key role within the Sourcing Operations organization of the procurement pillar, responsible for delivering best‑in‑class and cost‑effective procurement, finance and compliance solutions to Kenvue operating companies worldwide.
The Sourcing Team Lead reports to the Sourcing Manager and is based in Bogota, Colombia.
Who We Are
Kenvue is a global consumer health company built on more than a century of heritage, offering iconic brands such as NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID®. The company values science, care and innovation, and is committed to impacting the lives of millions of people through its diverse and talented workforce.
What You Will Do
The Sourcing Team Lead has end‑to‑end responsibility for all sourcing activities (including contracting) associated with tactical and delegated spend in relevant procurement categories. The role is responsible for procuring supplies and services within the scope of Kenvue’s business policies and procedures, at the best negotiated terms for price, quality and delivery to support business operations.
The individual provides end‑to‑end category support, delivers cost savings, ensures buying and payment channel compliance, achieves contract excellence and drives supplier optimization. Responsibilities include business engagement, sourcing strategy development, analysis of industries, suppliers, spend by categories, stakeholders, contracting, supplier and stakeholder management, procurement enablement activities and leading a team of specialists.
Key Responsibilities
Team and Stakeholder Management
- Manage a team of 5+ sourcing specialists across different categories, prioritizing projects to drive maximum value.
- Accountable for delivering defined savings and service targets.
- Assess change needs, impact and stakeholder management activities and support change management integration & compliance improvement education.
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 and communicate with suppliers as needed.
- Receive, analyze and resolve supplier inquiries, disputes and payment discrepancies.
Contract Negotiation, Development and Management
- Determine requirements for contract creation and 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 supplier signature, including storage/archiving in the Kenvue CLM system.
- Collaborate with procurement colleagues, Kenvue Legal & Compliance, Finance and other functions as needed.
- Ensure buying activities align with industry standards and meet relevant legal or regulatory requirements.
- Review and recommend contract amendments throughout the contract lifecycle in collaboration with business end‑users.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of sourcing or contract management experience (including contract drafting, review and negotiation).
- Ability to provide consultation and negotiation support to business partners.
- Leadership, communication, influencing and collaboration skills.
- Experience in leading and coaching multicultural teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to confidently present complex information in English.
- Change management skill is highly required.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree.