at The Kraft Heinz Foods Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
About Us
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We're a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
No matter the brand, we're united under one vision:To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we're transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion - and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen - there's only one thing to do: join our table and let's make life delicious!
Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & Collaboration
We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level - from entry-level intern to senior leader - to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners - to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz - which we apply to every situation, every day. As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You're expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level - and you'll be rewarded. You're given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won't do it alone. You're supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
Job Description
The Senior Procurement Manager of Corporate & Professional Services will be responsible for leading all strategic planning and sourcing activities for related subcategories (e.g., NA liaison with global on BPO, Strategy Consulting, and oversight to Finance & Accounting, Legal) with total spend of +$594 Million across the Kraft Heinz NA enterprise and 1180+ suppliers. This person will demonstrate their experience and knowledge to build comprehensive strategies at the category level and implement the strategy through the sourcing process. They will drive program compliance through Supplier and Contract Management creating value for Kraft Heinz. The person in this role will drive sustainable strategies that will actively seek to reduce and/or control costs for products and services while growing efficiencies for the business. As well as work closely with the collaborators in various Business Units, Operations, Finance and other Corporate functions to provide innovative new products and services to meet business objectives. In addition, this position will be the key global liaison and coordinate with our third-party administrator supporting these procurement categories. The successful candidate must be able to focus on balancing outstanding service to internal business clients, global teamwork while improving value for the company of items/services purchased.Primary Responsibilities
Lead 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 sophisticated 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 implement Category Management vision and strategies
Handle Supplier Relationships and conducts Supplier Business Reviews - High Level Partner concern Point for Performance and Risk Issues (e.g. experience with largest food equipment manufacturers & industry leaders is a plus)
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It is the continuing policy of The Kraft Heinz Company to afford full equal employment opportunity to qualified employees and applicants, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental handicaps, military or veteran status, sexual preference, or any other protected condition or characteristic in conformity with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
Final candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship. Exceptions requesting work visa sponsorship will be reviewed on a case to case basis.
