Sourcing Specialist with Italian (fixed-term contract)

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Sourcing Specialist with Italian (fixed-term contract)

What we do
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Who We Are
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Role reports to:EMEA Source to Contract Senior Manager

Location:Europe/Middle East/Africa, Czechia, Prague, Prague

Work Location:Hybrid

What you will do
Kenvue is currently looking for Sourcing Specialist w/Italian, to join our team in Prague for a fixed-term, 1 year contract, with possible extension afterwards.

The Sourcing Specialist will support sourcing and contracting activities across delegated spend within relevant procurement categories. This role is ideal for candidates with at least 1 year of primary experience in sourcing or procurement, or experience in areas working closely with sourcing such as R2P, finance, or legal, and fluency in English and Italian language.

Key Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions and manage relationships with requestors
• Manage the full end-to-end sourcing process within delegated spend
• Organize sourcing events, evaluate results, negotiate terms, and engage suppliers
• Ensure supplier performance in terms of service, quality, and delivery
• Resolve supplier inquiries, disputes, and payment discrepancies
• Manage contract execution, approval workflows, and archiving in CLM system
• Negotiate full contract terms in line with Kenvue policy
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, and business teams
• Drive compliance and support category leads on regional projects

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Fluency in English and Italian, both written and spoken
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in sourcing or procurement OR experience in R2P, legal, or finance roles working closely with procurement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Familiarity with ERP/SRM systems

Desired Qualifications

• Indirect procurement experience in a multinational company
• Additional European language(s)
• Experience with contract lifecycle or sourcing platforms

Required Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Proactive, responsible, and detail-oriented
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

What's In It For You
Employee Benefits:

• 5 weeks of vacation and 3 sick days
• Hybrid model of working / home office
• Pension Insurance
• Meal vouchers, Pluxee benefit cafeteria, Company product discounts
• Language course contribution
• Referral award
• Public transportation allowance
• Bonus based on company policy

Office Facilities:

• Office near metro with nearby restaurants
• Modern workspace with coffee, fruit, and focus rooms

Health and Wellness Benefits:

• On-site gym and massages
• Wellbeing reimbursement, long-term illness support
• Accident, life, and disability insurance
• Multisport card
• Parental leave and early-returning parent program

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.