Kraft Heinz
Sr. Manager, Procurement - External Manufacturing Frozen
Kraft Heinz, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Sr. Manager, Procurement - External Manufacturing Frozen As the Senior Manager, Procurement for External Manufacturing - Frozen, you will be responsible for all strategic planning and sourcing activities for your assigned categories across the Kraft Heinz North American Zone (U.S. and Canada). You will leverage your experience to build category-level strategies and implement them through the sourcing process. The role drives value for Kraft Heinz by supporting program compliance through supplier and contract management, and by reducing and controlling costs while growing efficiencies. You will collaborate with External Manufacturers, Business Units, Operations, Legal, Finance, Quality, and Global Procurement teams to provide innovative solutions to meet business objectives. Success requires balancing outstanding service to internal clients with enhanced value through external manufacturing partnerships.
Responsibilities
Lead mid to executive-level clients and supplier relationships to ensure customer satisfaction.
Lead sourcing and category management for a wide portfolio of sophisticated categories, including identifying and assessing potential new external manufacturing partners for business viability (financial, quality, and product manufacturing feasibility).
Establish and deliver performance goals for a portfolio of categories representing a significant spend.
Lead strategic sourcing projects for supplier selection/optimization to implement Category Management vision and strategies.
Manage supplier relationships and conduct Supplier Business Reviews; serve as the primary contact for performance and risk issues.
Develop and manage supplier base for specific categories.
Lead discussions with critical suppliers on long-term objectives, market trends, innovation, technology advances, and investment decisions.
Support major supplier issues and drive resolutions with team members.
Identify business needs at the sourcing and category project level in AQSCI: Assurance of Supply, Quality, Service, Cost, and Innovation.
Develop a multi-year category vision and strategy based on data, insights, and business requirements.
Build and maintain strong business relationships to influence total category spend.
Identify and evaluate value-generating projects based on complexity, resources, risk, implementation time, and financial impact.
Facilitate supplier collaboration to leverage capabilities for continuous improvement and innovation.
Manage a prioritized portfolio of projects for near and long term category goals.
Lead supplier selection and RFx award process and negotiate in partnership with department leadership.
Execute supplier selection by identifying and developing suppliers capable of meeting Kraft Heinz requirements and upcoming innovation and sustainability commitments.
Perform sophisticated contracts following Kraft Heinz procurement policies and processes.
Monitor category dynamics (market, pricing, cost drivers, industry, supplier variables) and communicate changes to partners.
Manage Total Cost of Ownership at the category level with Data Analytics and measure value delivery.
Enable continuous process improvement and cost reduction.
Ensure robust application of the strategic sourcing process to all projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, finance, business, or related field; MBA preferred. Candidates with extensive relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
5 to 7 years of experience in Procurement, preferably in external manufacturing procurement with relevant category expertise.
Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills, plus interpersonal and presentation skills.
Effective negotiator and influencer with internal stakeholders and external suppliers/partners.
Strong business acumen with the ability to explain procurement results and variances to non-procurement audiences.
Proven project management and analytical/consultative skills; ability to make data-driven decisions. Experience with business case development and multi-workstream projects is critical.
Experience in developing long-term business strategies and confidence in doing so.
Extensive experience in the sourcing lifecycle and the tools to complete the process.
Ability to multi-task, strong attention to detail, organized, with outstanding customer service skills.
Discretion with confidential information; ability to lead and influence others; project management, problem-solving, leadership, and team-building skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and understanding of source-to-pay tools (SAP, Ariba, Workday, etc.).
Work Environment & Schedule This position is in a normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, and manufacturing facilities. Offices are open workspaces. Chicago/Aon Center-based employees may work virtually up to two days per week and are expected to be in person during core days at their assigned work location at least three days per week.
Compensation & Benefits New Hire Base Salary Range: $118,400.00 - $148,000.00
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 geographic region and experience.
Benefits: Coverage for employees and eligible dependents through healthcare, protection, and saving plans, with terms in applicable plan documents.
Wellbeing: Programs that support physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being, including a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, and other factors.
Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social – PTO, Holidays, Leave, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, AD&D, Disability
Location Chicago/Aon Center
Equality & Accessibility Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. For accommodation in the job application process, please contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Services Manufacturing Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Sr. Manager, Procurement - External Manufacturing Frozen As the Senior Manager, Procurement for External Manufacturing - Frozen, you will be responsible for all strategic planning and sourcing activities for your assigned categories across the Kraft Heinz North American Zone (U.S. and Canada). You will leverage your experience to build category-level strategies and implement them through the sourcing process. The role drives value for Kraft Heinz by supporting program compliance through supplier and contract management, and by reducing and controlling costs while growing efficiencies. You will collaborate with External Manufacturers, Business Units, Operations, Legal, Finance, Quality, and Global Procurement teams to provide innovative solutions to meet business objectives. Success requires balancing outstanding service to internal clients with enhanced value through external manufacturing partnerships.
Responsibilities
Lead mid to executive-level clients and supplier relationships to ensure customer satisfaction.
Lead sourcing and category management for a wide portfolio of sophisticated categories, including identifying and assessing potential new external manufacturing partners for business viability (financial, quality, and product manufacturing feasibility).
Establish and deliver performance goals for a portfolio of categories representing a significant spend.
Lead strategic sourcing projects for supplier selection/optimization to implement Category Management vision and strategies.
Manage supplier relationships and conduct Supplier Business Reviews; serve as the primary contact for performance and risk issues.
Develop and manage supplier base for specific categories.
Lead discussions with critical suppliers on long-term objectives, market trends, innovation, technology advances, and investment decisions.
Support major supplier issues and drive resolutions with team members.
Identify business needs at the sourcing and category project level in AQSCI: Assurance of Supply, Quality, Service, Cost, and Innovation.
Develop a multi-year category vision and strategy based on data, insights, and business requirements.
Build and maintain strong business relationships to influence total category spend.
Identify and evaluate value-generating projects based on complexity, resources, risk, implementation time, and financial impact.
Facilitate supplier collaboration to leverage capabilities for continuous improvement and innovation.
Manage a prioritized portfolio of projects for near and long term category goals.
Lead supplier selection and RFx award process and negotiate in partnership with department leadership.
Execute supplier selection by identifying and developing suppliers capable of meeting Kraft Heinz requirements and upcoming innovation and sustainability commitments.
Perform sophisticated contracts following Kraft Heinz procurement policies and processes.
Monitor category dynamics (market, pricing, cost drivers, industry, supplier variables) and communicate changes to partners.
Manage Total Cost of Ownership at the category level with Data Analytics and measure value delivery.
Enable continuous process improvement and cost reduction.
Ensure robust application of the strategic sourcing process to all projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, finance, business, or related field; MBA preferred. Candidates with extensive relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
5 to 7 years of experience in Procurement, preferably in external manufacturing procurement with relevant category expertise.
Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills, plus interpersonal and presentation skills.
Effective negotiator and influencer with internal stakeholders and external suppliers/partners.
Strong business acumen with the ability to explain procurement results and variances to non-procurement audiences.
Proven project management and analytical/consultative skills; ability to make data-driven decisions. Experience with business case development and multi-workstream projects is critical.
Experience in developing long-term business strategies and confidence in doing so.
Extensive experience in the sourcing lifecycle and the tools to complete the process.
Ability to multi-task, strong attention to detail, organized, with outstanding customer service skills.
Discretion with confidential information; ability to lead and influence others; project management, problem-solving, leadership, and team-building skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and understanding of source-to-pay tools (SAP, Ariba, Workday, etc.).
Work Environment & Schedule This position is in a normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, and manufacturing facilities. Offices are open workspaces. Chicago/Aon Center-based employees may work virtually up to two days per week and are expected to be in person during core days at their assigned work location at least three days per week.
Compensation & Benefits New Hire Base Salary Range: $118,400.00 - $148,000.00
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 geographic region and experience.
Benefits: Coverage for employees and eligible dependents through healthcare, protection, and saving plans, with terms in applicable plan documents.
Wellbeing: Programs that support physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being, including a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, and other factors.
Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social – PTO, Holidays, Leave, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, AD&D, Disability
Location Chicago/Aon Center
Equality & Accessibility Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. For accommodation in the job application process, please contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Services Manufacturing Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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