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Job Description
Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus. Senior Manager, Indirects- Marketing Services 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) Identify business needs at the sourcing and category project level in the following areas: Assurance of Supply, Quality, Service, Cost, and Innovation (AQSCI). Develop multi-year category vision and strategy based on the data, insights, and business requirements. Build and maintain strong business relationships to increase influence over total category spend. 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. Lead the supplier selection and RFx award process. Perform highly sophisticated contracts in accordance with policies and processes; ability to apply competency across categories. Apply expert level of negotiation techniques and tools in all situations. Actively maintain strong understanding of category dynamics (current market, pricing, cost drivers, industry, and supplier variables) through trade groups, publications, etc. and communicates changes to business partners. Manage Total Cost of Ownership at the category level through collaboration with Data Analytics, accountable for measuring and reporting value delivery. Enable continuous process improvement and cost reduction. Ensure the strategic sourcing process is robustly applied to all sourcing projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, finance, business, or related field. Candidates with extensive relevant experience and certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree. 5+ years of experience in Procurement, preferably in Indirect Procurement with relevant category expertise. Familiarity with eProcurement Source-to-Pay tools desirable (e.g., Ariba & Workday a plus) Experience in Supplier Performance & Risk Management tools desirable Phenomenal Presentation and negotiation skills will allow this person to be successful! Experience in developing long-term business strategies and confidence when doing so! Extensive experience in the sourcing life cycle process and have a strong grasp of the tools needed to complete the process. Judgment to handle confidential information and complicated business situations; ability to lead and influence others; project management, problem solving, leadership and team building skills.
This position is considered a normal office environment (3 days onsite hybrid); offices are open workspaces. 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 .
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The Kraft Heinz Company
401(k)
Oct 07, 2024