The Buyer will manage the strategic sourcing process including supplier negotiations and relationship building, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality service, while achieving productivity and cash flow targets.
Job Description
Role/Responsibilities:
Qualifications :
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:
$72,700.00 - $90,800.00
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:
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 [email protected] for assistance.
Role/Responsibilities:
- Execute the strategic sourcing process including market and industry analysis, supplier research and review, category and supplier segmentation, sourcing events, analysis, negotiations, contracting and implementation
- Establish trust and build effective business relationships with internal and external stakeholders for long-term partnership
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers ensuring the most optimal terms and conditions while never compromising service or quality
- Conduct quarterly business reviews and ensure that monthly service targets are achieved
- Deliver specific productivity and cash flow targets in alignment with overarching goals and objectives, with a focus on total cost of ownership
- Complete monthly rituals and routines such as forecasting pricing, volume, risks, opportunities, and being able to support with data
Qualifications :
- You have a history of setting and over-delivering against clear goals
- You have a bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or Supply Chain
- You have 1+ years' experience in direct procurement or and operations related role
- You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with other driven stakeholders
- You have demonstrated the ability to effectively work cross-functionally with varying levels of peers and leaders
- You understand the components of a legal agreement and have reviewed and negotiated commercial terms in a prior role
- You have strong written, verbal, and listening skills
- Ability to effectively negotiate and influence business decisions and change.
- Strong Analytical, Planning and Execution skills.
- Ability to multitask and juggle projects at varying levels of complexity
- Can work through tough agreements and settle disputes effectively.
- Organizational Agility - knows how to get things done both through formal and informal channels.
- Priority Setting - Spends his/ her time and the time of others on what's most important.
- Eliminates roadblocks and creates focus.
- Strong understanding of Excel and in developing
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:
$72,700.00 - $90,800.00
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 [email protected] for assistance.
Top Skills
Excel
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