Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Key competency expectations for the role are the ability to deeply understand and utilize procurement processes,

tools, and systems, execute & oversee contract lifecycle management process, be a proven expert in category

planning, development & execution, and achieve tangible results in competitive and non-competitive supplier

negotiations.

• Build strategies that are data-centric, practical, and measurable that clearly connect work to company and

business unit priorities

• Simplify complex data and trade-offs into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders

• Operate with an owner mindset, anticipating risks, closing gaps, and delivering on commitments

• Collaborate across functions to remove obstacles and accelerate decision-making

• Drive value while protecting service and supply continuity, making trade-offs explicit and transparent

• Own category strategy, planning, and sourcing execution across major warehousing-related categories

(e.g., 3PL services for finished goods, warehouse space for non-finished goods, pallets, spotting &

shuttling, operating supplies)

• Develop multi-year category visions and strategies grounded in market intelligence, cost drivers, supplier

dynamics, and internal business contexts

• Lead strategic sourcing events (RFx), supplier selection/optimization, and award decisions; translate

category strategy into a prioritized project portfolio and roadmap

• Establish and track measurable category performance goals (value delivery, service, risk, quality,

compliance) and report progress with Finance/Data Analytics

• Lead complex negotiations and contract execution in alignment with policies and procurement lifecycle

standards

• Build and sustain executive-ready stakeholder relationships; influence decisions across enterprise-wide

partners to optimize total category spend

• Segment, develop, and manage suppliers at the category level; lead Supplier Business Reviews and serve

as a high-level escalation point for performance and risk issues

• Identify, evaluate, and execute value-generating initiatives based on complexity, resourcing, implementation time, and financial impact
• Ensure robust sourcing process adherence across projects; identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve cycle time
• Maintain deep category expertise through ongoing monitoring of market conditions, pricing indices, and emerging innovation/technology; translate insights into action for stakeholders
• Support major supplier or operational issues by coordinating with stakeholders to drive resolution and protect business continuity
• Provide day-to-day direction and oversight to shared services team supporting warehousing procurement activities

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:

5 -7+ years of experience in Indirect Procurement or combination of direct Warehouse, 3PL Services, Pallets, and Operating Supplies

Computer Skills:

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Familiarity with e Procurement Source-to-Pay tools desirable (e.g. SAP, Ariba, & Service Now a plus), Experience in Supplier Performance & Risk Management tools desirable

Communication Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Presentation and negotiation skills are required

Special Skills:

Category strategy development; sourcing lifecycle mastery; negotiation and contracting; cost modeling/financial analysis; project management; problem solving; ability to influence cross-functionally; sound judgment with confidential or complex business situations

Supervisory:

This position will be responsible for managing shared services team who perform similar tasks and activities.

Travel:

May require travel up to 6 domestic trips per year

Accountability and Scope (as applicable):

# of People Managed:

Oversees shared services team resources performing similar tasks/activities

$’s Managed:

Critical spend within a $475M category

Organizational Influence: Enterprise-Wide

Customers / Suppliers Supported: Key suppliers within the 200+ supply base

Client Facing:

Yes

Supplier Facing:

Yes

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:

$88,660.00 -

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

[NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com](mailto: NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com)for assistance.