Manager, Indirects - Warehousing

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Key competency expectations for the role are the ability to deeply understand and utilize procurement processes,

tools, and systems, execute & oversee contract lifecycle management process, be a proven expert in category

planning, development & execution, and achieve tangible results in competitive and non-competitive supplier

negotiations.

- Build strategies that are data-centric, practical, and measurable that clearly connect work to company and

business unit priorities

- Simplify complex data and trade-offs into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders

- Operate with an owner mindset, anticipating risks, closing gaps, and delivering on commitments

- Collaborate across functions to remove obstacles and accelerate decision-making

- Drive value while protecting service and supply continuity, making trade-offs explicit and transparent

- Own category strategy, planning, and sourcing execution across major warehousing-related categories

(e.g., 3PL services for finished goods, warehouse space for non-finished goods, pallets, spotting &

shuttling, operating supplies)

- Develop multi-year category visions and strategies grounded in market intelligence, cost drivers, supplier

dynamics, and internal business contexts

- Lead strategic sourcing events (RFx), supplier selection/optimization, and award decisions; translate

category strategy into a prioritized project portfolio and roadmap

- Establish and track measurable category performance goals (value delivery, service, risk, quality,

compliance) and report progress with Finance/Data Analytics

- Lead complex negotiations and contract execution in alignment with policies and procurement lifecycle

standards

- Build and sustain executive-ready stakeholder relationships; influence decisions across enterprise-wide

partners to optimize total category spend

- Segment, develop, and manage suppliers at the category level; lead Supplier Business Reviews and serve

as a high-level escalation point for performance and risk issues

- Identify, evaluate, and execute value-generating initiatives based on complexity, resourcing, implementation time, and financial impact - Ensure robust sourcing process adherence across projects; identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve cycle time - Maintain deep category expertise through ongoing monitoring of market conditions, pricing indices, and emerging innovation/technology; translate insights into action for stakeholders - Support major supplier or operational issues by coordinating with stakeholders to drive resolution and protect business continuity - Provide day-to-day direction and oversight to shared services team supporting warehousing procurement activities

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience: 5 -7+ years of experience in Indirect Procurement or combination of direct Warehouse, 3PL Services, Pallets, and Operating Supplies

Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Familiarity with eProcurement Source-to-Pay tools desirable (e.g. SAP, Ariba, & Service Now a plus), Experience in Supplier Performance & Risk Management tools desirable

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Presentation and negotiation skills are required

Special Skills: Category strategy development; sourcing lifecycle mastery; negotiation and contracting; cost modeling/financial analysis; project management; problem solving; ability to influence cross-functionally; sound judgment with confidential or complex business situations

Supervisory: This position will be responsible for managing shared services team who perform similar tasks and activities.

Travel: May require travel up to 6 domestic trips per year

Accountability and Scope (as applicable):

# of People Managed: Oversees shared services team resources performing similar tasks/activities

$’s Managed: Critical spend within a $475M category

Organizational Influence: Enterprise-Wide

Customers / Suppliers Supported: Key suppliers within the 200+ supply base

Client Facing: Yes

Supplier Facing: Yes

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:

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and govern