Kraft Heinz Company
Sr. Manager, Ingredients - Pork
Kraft Heinz Company, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Sr. Manager, Ingredients - Pork
As the
Sr. Manager, Ingredients - Pork , you will be responsible for all strategic planning and sourcing activities for Pork across Kraft Heinz US. You will build a comprehensive strategy at the category level and implement the strategy through the sourcing process. You will manage key supplier relationships and strategize and lead key negotiations. To succeed, the role requires a strategic procurement expert adept in the complexities of ingredient procurement to drive both financial and performance results. You will collaborate daily with key internal stakeholders, including Business Units, Operations, Finance, Quality, and R&D.Essential Functions & ResponsibilitiesManage cross functional supplier relationships; facilitating Supplier Business Reviews, escalating and solving performance and risk issues, ensuring customer satisfaction, and increasing influence over category spend.Lead discussions with critical suppliers around long-term objectives and strategies, ongoing market trends, innovation, and technological advances.Serves as primary interface between company components and suppliers on strategic/critical quality, engineering and procurement matters.Manage a prioritized portfolio of projects for the category in the near and long term.Develop and implement a Category Strategy in collaboration with operations and commercial, delivering on business needs based on data and insights and using external best practices.Lead strategic sourcing projects for supplier selection and optimization to implement Category Management vision and strategies.Lead the supplier selection and RFx award process by driving highly sophisticated contracts following policies and processes, applying expert-level negotiation techniques and tools in all situations.Ensure contracts are in place for all suppliers of all goods inclusive of terms and conditions, payment terms, and delivery schedules in accordance with the requirements.Own, build, and deliver productivity and cash targets aligned with overarching goals and objectives.Enable continuous process improvement and cost reduction.Monitor costs to ensure they are controlled and within budget and ZBB savings tracked.Produce and maintain a supplier price history database to capture and assess the supplier’s service, quality and price performance.Assists in annual budgeting and preparation of prices, cash flow, supplier contracts, reduction of demurrage, working capital and potential write offs.Expected Experience & Required SkillsStrong strategic thinker who considers various perspectives and impacts of issues and can project them into the future.Results-oriented, adept at solving complex challenges and dealing with ambiguity; anticipates and adjusts to problems and obstacles in the team or the organization.Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven track record of building effective business relationships.Strong Business acumen with the ability to understand and explain Procurement results and variances to non-Procurement audiences.Effective negotiator and influencer with demonstrated examples with internal stakeholders and external suppliers/partners.Ability to quickly develop organizational agility, e.g., knows how to get things done through formal and informal channels.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and have an understanding for source-to-pay tools (SAP, Ariba, Workday, etc.).Work Environment & ScheduleThis position is considered a typical office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open workspaces. We are committed to creating a more agile and modern workplace, allowing Chicago/Aon Center-based employees to work virtually for up to two days each week. We also expect them to work in person at their assigned work location at least three days per workweek during the defined core days, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities the role requires. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.Location(s)
Chicago/Aon CenterKraft 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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.ABOUT USKraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.WHY USWe grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands.Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.INCLUSION MATTERS TO USEveryone is welcome at our table. In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives.Doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or who makes your heart sing. We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry.We’re committed to:Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities.Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.
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As the
Sr. Manager, Ingredients - Pork , you will be responsible for all strategic planning and sourcing activities for Pork across Kraft Heinz US. You will build a comprehensive strategy at the category level and implement the strategy through the sourcing process. You will manage key supplier relationships and strategize and lead key negotiations. To succeed, the role requires a strategic procurement expert adept in the complexities of ingredient procurement to drive both financial and performance results. You will collaborate daily with key internal stakeholders, including Business Units, Operations, Finance, Quality, and R&D.Essential Functions & ResponsibilitiesManage cross functional supplier relationships; facilitating Supplier Business Reviews, escalating and solving performance and risk issues, ensuring customer satisfaction, and increasing influence over category spend.Lead discussions with critical suppliers around long-term objectives and strategies, ongoing market trends, innovation, and technological advances.Serves as primary interface between company components and suppliers on strategic/critical quality, engineering and procurement matters.Manage a prioritized portfolio of projects for the category in the near and long term.Develop and implement a Category Strategy in collaboration with operations and commercial, delivering on business needs based on data and insights and using external best practices.Lead strategic sourcing projects for supplier selection and optimization to implement Category Management vision and strategies.Lead the supplier selection and RFx award process by driving highly sophisticated contracts following policies and processes, applying expert-level negotiation techniques and tools in all situations.Ensure contracts are in place for all suppliers of all goods inclusive of terms and conditions, payment terms, and delivery schedules in accordance with the requirements.Own, build, and deliver productivity and cash targets aligned with overarching goals and objectives.Enable continuous process improvement and cost reduction.Monitor costs to ensure they are controlled and within budget and ZBB savings tracked.Produce and maintain a supplier price history database to capture and assess the supplier’s service, quality and price performance.Assists in annual budgeting and preparation of prices, cash flow, supplier contracts, reduction of demurrage, working capital and potential write offs.Expected Experience & Required SkillsStrong strategic thinker who considers various perspectives and impacts of issues and can project them into the future.Results-oriented, adept at solving complex challenges and dealing with ambiguity; anticipates and adjusts to problems and obstacles in the team or the organization.Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven track record of building effective business relationships.Strong Business acumen with the ability to understand and explain Procurement results and variances to non-Procurement audiences.Effective negotiator and influencer with demonstrated examples with internal stakeholders and external suppliers/partners.Ability to quickly develop organizational agility, e.g., knows how to get things done through formal and informal channels.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and have an understanding for source-to-pay tools (SAP, Ariba, Workday, etc.).Work Environment & ScheduleThis position is considered a typical office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open workspaces. We are committed to creating a more agile and modern workplace, allowing Chicago/Aon Center-based employees to work virtually for up to two days each week. We also expect them to work in person at their assigned work location at least three days per workweek during the defined core days, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities the role requires. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.Location(s)
Chicago/Aon CenterKraft 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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.ABOUT USKraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.WHY USWe grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands.Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.INCLUSION MATTERS TO USEveryone is welcome at our table. In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives.Doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or who makes your heart sing. We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry.We’re committed to:Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities.Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.
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