Job Description

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Manage mid-level clients and supplier relationships on an ongoing basis to ensure customer satisfaction, including conducting Supplier Business Reviews.
• Act as an escalation point for performance and risk Issues, including supporting supplier issues and work with stakeholders to identify and drive resolution.
• Support sourcing and category management for your assigned categories and deliver on performance goals for categories representing a significant amount of spend. Includes supporting strategic sourcing projects for supplier selection/optimization to execute on the category management vision and strategies.
• Lead discussions with suppliers around short to long-term objectives and strategies, ongoing market trends, innovation and technology advances, and potential investment decisions.
• 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 strategy.
• 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.
• Drive accountability throughout the business to ensure category strategy execution.
• In partnership with category managers, execute contracts in accordance with policies and processes.
• Maintain a strong understanding of category dynamics (current market, pricing, cost drivers, industry, and supplier variables) and communicates changes to business stakeholders.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or operations management, finance, or related field. Candidates with equivalent related experience will be considered instead of a degree.
• Possess at least 1 year of experience in procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, or a related field.
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills and, as well as interpersonal and presentation skills.
• We “own” it at KHC and success requires an individual who is results-oriented, self-motivated, proactive, independent, and responsive.
• Able to effectively negotiate and influence business decisions and change.
• Have strong analytical, planning, and execution skills. 
• Can be forceful and direct as well as diplomatic. 
• Able to multitask and juggle projects at varying levels of complexity. 
• Strong communication skills and agile working style
• Intermediate 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.

Physical Requirements 

Instructions: For each bullet point, include the frequency (List A) that actions or physical demands (List B) will be performed. In addition, please indicate the level of physical strength required (List C). NOTE: Mental abilities are not needed in this section, as they are encompassed in the Expected Experience & Skills section.

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NATAI@kraftheinz.com .

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:

$77,800.00 - $97,300.00

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.