EssentialFunctions &Responsibilities
Shape and drive the long-term vision for the category, ensuring external partner strategies align with Kraft Heinz’s business needs
Act as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, influencing key decisions thatdeterminethe future footprint of the category
Lead high-stakes contract negotiations and transformation initiatives, ensuring projects feed into long-term strategy.
Conduct and synthesize complex analyses (market data, cost drivers, supplier capabilities, financial modeling, risk assessment) to inform sourcing decisions and category strategies.
Own and execute the end-to-end sourcing process, from market research and opportunity identification through RFPs, supplier selection, negotiation, and implementation.
Build andmaintainstrong internal and external relationships to increase influence and drive collaborative achievement of business goals.
Serve as primary relationship manager for strategic suppliers, leading performance discussions and resolving complex business challenges, including being the primary point of contact for performance and risk issues.
Leverage market insights and industry trends to inform decision-making and drive innovation.
Develop and implement multi-year category strategies based on data, insights, and business requirements.
Ensure the strategic sourcing process is robustly applied to all sourcing projects, in line with applicable policies & procedures
Expected Experience& Required Skills
Be consistent across the job posting, interview, assessments, and the job itself
Include specific, qualitative proven experiences versus generic years of experience
Include both “hard” and “soft” skills
Include skills that are observable, measurable, and assessable (speaking to their criticality to the role and business)
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, finance, business, or related field; MBApreferred.Candidates with extensive relevant experience will be consideredinstead ofa degree.
Possessat least 5 to 7 years of experience in Procurement, preferably inexternal manufacturing procurement,with relevantcategoryexpertise.
Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills,as well asinterpersonal and presentation skills.
Effective negotiator and influencer withdemonstratedexamples with internal stakeholders and external suppliers/partners.
Strongbusiness acumen with the ability to understand and explain Procurement results and variances to non-Procurement audiences.
Proven project managementandsolid 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.
Experience in developing long-term business strategies and confidence when doing so.
Possess extensive experience in the sourcing life cycle process andfully graspthe tools needed to complete the process.
Ability to multi-task, attention to detail, organized, outstandingcustomer service skills.
Judgment to handle confidential information and complicated business situations; ability to lead and influence others; project management,problem-solving, leadership,andteam-buildingskills.
Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) andunderstanding ofsource-to-pay tools (SAP, Ariba, Workday, 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/AonCenter-based employees to workvirtually forup to two days each week and expect them to work in personduring 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:
$120,800.00 - $151,000.00Bonus: 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, regio
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