Sr. Manager, Procurement - Supplier Collaboration

Job Description

Locations: Chicago  | Standard Business Hours

What do we bring to the table?

• Benefits begin immediately upon hire. Fully customizable medical plans (HRA, HSA, FSA), 5 different carrier choices

• Prescription (Rx) card

• Full suite of additional plans: vision, dental, life, disability, adoption/family planning reimbursement, childcare, parental leave LiveWell lifestyle/well-being discount and rewards program (for example, $50 subsidy for fitness tracker)

• 401(k) matching + extra 3% freebie company contribution

• Business Resource Groups (BRGs)

• Award-winning Ownerversity learning & development resource library

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support

• Learn more about life #hereatKraftHeinz on our youtube channel!

Sr Procurement Manager for Supplier Collaboration at a glance

As the Senior Procurement Manager for Supplier Collaboration, you will be a member of the Agile Disruptive Innovation Procurement team responsible for delivering Kraft Heinz’s biggest bets for new disruptive food-based solutions. You will play a critical role in developing Kraft Heinz supplier collaboration program and building out the model that fosters an environment of collaboration among suppliers and stakeholders. You will work cross-functionally and cross-zone (i.e., North America, International, etc.) with the procurement, quality, R&D, and marketing teams to develop new innovative solutions that bring value to the business.

What's on the menu?

• Develop and execute our Supplier Collaboration program.

• Develop, roll out, and maintain Kraft Heinz’s Supplier Collaboration playbooks.

• Develop and lead training and “road shows” on Supplier Collaboration.

• Negotiate applicable contracts including NDAs, Development Agreements, or other new types of contractual agreements that solidify our collaboration model with suppliers.

• Execute Supplier Enabled Innovation events including crowd sourcing engagements, supplier innovation fairs, as well as prototyping and agile sessions with suppliers.

• Embrace Agile WOW, implement Agile @ Scale playbook, and provide feedback on developing the process.

• Be a leader on cross functional workstreams to deliver fit for purpose practices (R&D, quality, regulatory, legal, sales, etc.).

Recipe for Success: Apply Now if this sounds like you!

• I have experience in Procurement (i.e., Indirect, CAPEX, Ingredients, and/or Packaging) and 3 or more years of applicable business experience in the food industry (i.e., R&D, Engineering, etc.).

• I have a demonstrated knowledge or experience in food or beverage manufacturing process.

• I have a strong business acumen with the ability to understand and explain Procurement results and variances to non-Procurement audiences.

• Strong relationship management skills to develop partnerships across the organization and with suppliers.

• I have a process-thinking mindset to drive new processes and value streams.

• I am able to effectively negotiate and influence business decisions and change.

• I have the experience or desire to learn and apply Agile ways of working.

• I have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Please note: This job posting is just a preview of the full scope of the position. A comprehensive job description is shared upon interview.

 

We hope to find you a seat at our table!

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 .