Sr. Buyer, Extl Mnfr - Dressings & Condiment

Job Description
The Senior Buyer, External Manufacturing will report into the Associate Director, External Manufacturing NA Procurement and interact closely with the cross functional Business Unit teams.
What's on the menu:
Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for $50-$100 MM USD of spend for Kraft Heinz within the North American Zone
• Utilize strategic sourcing process including market and industry analysis, supplier research and review, category and supplier segmentation, sourcing events, analysis, negotiations, contracting and implementation for effective category management answering the business needs.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers ensuring the most optimal terms and conditions while never compromising service or quality
• Actively monitor and manage spend area P&L including creating the annual operating plan & submitting periodic forecast updates.
• Champion the total cost of assigned category by identifying and implementing novel and creative means for reducing costs, improving quality, or otherwise improving total value for money.
• Ensure the demand of required volumes for all EM sites are secured and accounted for, including future growth considerations
• Ensure supply of materials and contingency plans to meet business needs by identifying potential areas of risk, recommending proposed solutions, and executing once aligned with necessary stakeholders.
• Create and foster effective supplier relationships & performance management through operational and business reviews including the cross functional team.
• Identify and source External Manufactures to help grow external portfolio and drive all Procurement activity from initial scoping though launch.

Receipe for success:
Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 - 3 years' experience in Procurement (e.g., External Manufacturing, Indirect, CAPEX, Ingredients, or Packaging)
• Excellent analytical skills for financial assessments and issue identification, along with flexible thinking to adapt to changing environments.
• Strong situational and diagnostic thinker with a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Effective negotiator and ability to influence without authority.
• Strong Planning and Execution skills.
• Experience working in diverse teams and matrix organizations
• Effective at establishing trust and building effective business relationships and getting things done through others.
• 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.
• Expert in Excel and PowerPoint

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:
$88,000.00 - $110,000.00
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.