Kraft Heinz
Senior Manager Blow Molding - Packaging Procurement
Kraft Heinz, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Manager Blow Molding - Packaging Procurement
Location: Chicago/Aon Center
Job Overview Lead end-to-end category strategy for North American blow-molded packaging, develop and execute strategic sourcing projects, manage supplier relationships and procurement governance to deliver cost, service, quality and innovation objectives.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end category strategy and execution, including multi-year vision, demand forecasting, project prioritization and total-spend accountability.
Own strategic sourcing projects and the RFx award process (including electronic sourcing), supplier selection, contracting and contract governance.
Manage senior to mid-level supplier relationships and performance (business reviews, KPIs, risk mitigation, escalation, continuity planning).
Lead supplier discussions on long-term objectives, market trends, innovation, technology advances and investment decisions.
Lead supplier development and investment discussions (mold/tools CAPEX, tooling lifecycle).
Drive commercial negotiations and execute complex contracts using advanced negotiation techniques.
Develop Should Cost Model and track Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in partnership with Data Analytics and Procurement Finance.
Apply market intelligence to maintain deep category expertise and translate insights into actionable sourcing strategies.
Identify business needs at the sourcing and category project level in Assurance of Supply, Quality, Service, Cost and Innovation (AQSCI).
Prioritize and deliver value-generating projects based on complexity, resources, risk, implementation time and financial impact; track and report realized savings and service improvements.
Maintain continuous improvement to meet annual productivity targets and service improvements.
Ensure robust strategic sourcing processes and procurement governance across all projects; align with global procurement peers.
Lead, mentor and develop procurement resources and influence cross‑functional teams.
Manage escalations for major supplier issues and coordinate cross‑functional remediation.
Required Experience & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, finance, business or related field. Extensive experience in Packaging R&D, Quality and manufacturing is a plus.
5–7 years of proven procurement experience, preferably in consumer goods, or a combination of Procurement, R&D, Quality & operations experience focused on packaging.
Knowledge of food packaging fundamentals, blow and injection molding, thermoforming, sustainable solutions and future compliance requirements.
Strong collaboration skills with senior leadership and global category leaders.
Experience developing long‑term business strategies and sourcing life‑cycle management.
Strong written, verbal, analytical, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Effective negotiator and influencer with proven results.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and source‑to‑pay tools (SAP, Ariba, etc.); knowledge of Microsoft Power BI.
Strategic mindset with ability to articulate business impacts.
Compensation Base Salary: $120,100.00 – $150,100.00
Eligibility for performance‑based bonus per plan terms.
Benefits & Well‑being
Health, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training.
Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing programs.
401(k), Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability.
Work Arrangement Normal office environment with moderate travel. Remote up to two days per week for Chicago/Aon Center employees; in‑person at least three days per week.
EEO Statement Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. Applicants requiring accommodation may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.
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Job Overview Lead end-to-end category strategy for North American blow-molded packaging, develop and execute strategic sourcing projects, manage supplier relationships and procurement governance to deliver cost, service, quality and innovation objectives.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end category strategy and execution, including multi-year vision, demand forecasting, project prioritization and total-spend accountability.
Own strategic sourcing projects and the RFx award process (including electronic sourcing), supplier selection, contracting and contract governance.
Manage senior to mid-level supplier relationships and performance (business reviews, KPIs, risk mitigation, escalation, continuity planning).
Lead supplier discussions on long-term objectives, market trends, innovation, technology advances and investment decisions.
Lead supplier development and investment discussions (mold/tools CAPEX, tooling lifecycle).
Drive commercial negotiations and execute complex contracts using advanced negotiation techniques.
Develop Should Cost Model and track Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in partnership with Data Analytics and Procurement Finance.
Apply market intelligence to maintain deep category expertise and translate insights into actionable sourcing strategies.
Identify business needs at the sourcing and category project level in Assurance of Supply, Quality, Service, Cost and Innovation (AQSCI).
Prioritize and deliver value-generating projects based on complexity, resources, risk, implementation time and financial impact; track and report realized savings and service improvements.
Maintain continuous improvement to meet annual productivity targets and service improvements.
Ensure robust strategic sourcing processes and procurement governance across all projects; align with global procurement peers.
Lead, mentor and develop procurement resources and influence cross‑functional teams.
Manage escalations for major supplier issues and coordinate cross‑functional remediation.
Required Experience & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, finance, business or related field. Extensive experience in Packaging R&D, Quality and manufacturing is a plus.
5–7 years of proven procurement experience, preferably in consumer goods, or a combination of Procurement, R&D, Quality & operations experience focused on packaging.
Knowledge of food packaging fundamentals, blow and injection molding, thermoforming, sustainable solutions and future compliance requirements.
Strong collaboration skills with senior leadership and global category leaders.
Experience developing long‑term business strategies and sourcing life‑cycle management.
Strong written, verbal, analytical, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Effective negotiator and influencer with proven results.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and source‑to‑pay tools (SAP, Ariba, etc.); knowledge of Microsoft Power BI.
Strategic mindset with ability to articulate business impacts.
Compensation Base Salary: $120,100.00 – $150,100.00
Eligibility for performance‑based bonus per plan terms.
Benefits & Well‑being
Health, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training.
Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing programs.
401(k), Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability.
Work Arrangement Normal office environment with moderate travel. Remote up to two days per week for Chicago/Aon Center employees; in‑person at least three days per week.
EEO Statement Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. Applicants requiring accommodation may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.
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