Job Description

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

· Ability to deeply understand and utilize procurement processes, tools, and systems, execute, and oversee lifecycle management processes. Be a proven expert in category planning, development, and execution, as well as ability to achieve tangible results in competitive and non-competitive supplier negotiations both directly and as a coach to others.

· Manage mid-to-executive-level clients and supplier relationships on an ongoing basis to ensure customer satisfaction.

· Lead Sourcing and Category Management for a wide portfolio of complex and/or critical categories to Kraft Heinz.

· Establish and deliver performance goals for a portfolio of categories representing a significant amount of spend.

· Lead strategic sourcing projects for supplier selection/optimization to execute Category Management vision and strategies.

· Manage Supplier Relationships and conducts Supplier Business Reviews – High Level Escalation Point for Performance and Risk Issues.

· As a component of supplier management activities for the role, you will segment suppliers at the category level, while developing and managing the supplier base for your categories.

· Lead discussions with critical suppliers around long-term objectives and strategies, ongoing market trends, innovation and technology advances, and potential investment decisions

· Support major supplier issues and work with stakeholders to identify and drive resolution.

· Identify business needs at the sourcing and category project level in the following areas: Assurance of supply, quality, service, cost, and innovation. Develop multi-year category vision and strategy based on the data, insights, and business requirements.

· Build strong business relationships to increase influence over total category spend.

· Identify and evaluate potential value generating projects based on complexity, resources, risk, time to implement, and estimated financial impact.

· Manage prioritized portfolio of projects for the category in the near and long term.

· Lead the supplier selection and RFx award process.

· Executes highly complex contracts in accordance with policies and processes; ability to apply competency across categories.

· Applies expert level of negotiation techniques and tools in all situations; ability to apply competency.

· Actively maintain strong understanding of category dynamics (current market, pricing, cost drivers, industry, and supplier variables) through trade groups, publications, etc. and communicates changes to business stakeholders.

· Manage Total Cost of Ownership at the category level and be accountable for measuring and reporting value delivery.

· Enable continuous process improvement and cost reduction.

· Ensure the strategic sourcing process is robustly applied to all sourcing projects.

· Collaborates with global procurement peers to ensure support of and alignment to the supported functions.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

· Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, finance, business, or related field. Candidates with extensive relevant experience and certifications (e.g., CPM, CPIM, etc.) may be considered in lieu of a degree.

· Possess at least 5 to 7 years of experience in Procurement, preferably in Indirect Procurement with relevant category expertise. Marketing background a plus.

· Experience in Supplier Performance and Risk Management tools desirable

· Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills, as well as interpersonal and presentation skills.

· Proven project management skills along with solid analytical and consultative skills; able to make sound, data-driven business decisions. Prior experience with business case development and multi-workstream project management is critical to success in this role.

· Strong Business acumen with the ability to understand and explain Procurement results and variances to non-Procurement audiences.

· Experience in developing long-term business strategies and confidence when doing so.

· Possesses extensive experience in the sourcing life cycle process and have a strong grasp of the tools needed to complete the process.

· Ability to multi-task, attention to detail, organized, and outstanding customer service skills.

· Judgment to handle confidential information and complicated business situations; ability to lead and influence others; project management, problem solving, leadership and team building skills.

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and have an understanding for source-to-pay tools (SAP, Ariba, etc.).

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered a normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open workspaces. To create a more agile and modern workplace, we allow Chicago/Aon Center based employees to work virtually for up to two days each week and expect them to work in-person during the defined core days at their assigned work location at least three days per workweek.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$104,200.00 - $130,200.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.

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