Buyer, Co Pack - Desserts

The Kraft Heinz Company•Chicago, IL

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

Essential Functions & Responsibilities Manage mid-level clients and supplier relationships on an ongoing basis to ensure customer satisfaction, including conducting Supplier Business Reviews. Act as an escalation point for performance and risk Issues, including supporting supplier issues and work with stakeholders to identify and drive resolution. Support sourcing and category management for your assigned categories and deliver on performance goals for categories representing a significant amount of spend. Includes supporting strategic sourcing projects for supplier selection/optimization to execute on the category management vision and strategies. Lead discussions with suppliers around short to long-term objectives and strategies, ongoing market trends, innovation and technology advances, and potential investment decisions. Develop multi-year category vision and strategy based on the data, insights, and business requirements. Build strong business relationships to increase influence over total category strategy. 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. Drive accountability throughout the business to ensure category strategy execution. In partnership with category managers, execute contracts in accordance with policies and processes. Maintain a strong understanding of category dynamics (current market, pricing, cost drivers, industry, and supplier variables) and communicates changes to business stakeholders. Expected Experience & Required Skills Bachelor's degree in supply chain or operations management, finance, or related field. Candidates with equivalent related experience will be considered instead of a degree. Possess at least 1 year of experience in procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, or a related field. Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills and, as well as interpersonal and presentation skills. We "own" it at KHC and success requires an individual who is results-oriented, self-motivated, proactive, independent, and responsive. Able to effectively negotiate and influence business decisions and change. Have strong analytical, planning, and execution skills. Can be forceful and direct as well as diplomatic. Able to multitask and juggle projects at varying levels of complexity. Strong communication skills and agile working style Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and have an understanding for source-to-pay tools (SAP, Ariba, etc.). Work Environment & Schedule This position is considered a normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open workspaces. To create a more agile and modern workplace, we allow Chicago/Aon Center based employees to work virtually for up to two days each week and expect them to work in-person during the defined core days at their assigned work location at least three days per workweek.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or operations management, finance, or related field. Candidates with equivalent related experience will be considered instead of a degree.
Possess at least 1 year of experience in procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, or a related field.
Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills and, as well as interpersonal and presentation skills.
We "own" it at KHC and success requires an individual who is results-oriented, self-motivated, proactive, independent, and responsive.
Able to effectively negotiate and influence business decisions and change.
Have strong analytical, planning, and execution skills.
Can be forceful and direct as well as diplomatic.
Able to multitask and juggle projects at varying levels of complexity.
Strong communication skills and agile working style
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and have an understanding for source-to-pay tools (SAP, Ariba, etc.).

Responsibilities

Manage mid-level clients and supplier relationships on an ongoing basis to ensure customer satisfaction, including conducting Supplier Business Reviews.
Act as an escalation point for performance and risk Issues, including supporting supplier issues and work with stakeholders to identify and drive resolution.
Support sourcing and category management for your assigned categories and deliver on performance goals for categories representing a significant amount of spend. Includes supporting strategic sourcing projects for supplier selection/optimization to execute on the category management vision and strategies.
Lead discussions with suppliers around short to long-term objectives and strategies, ongoing market trends, innovation and technology advances, and potential investment decisions.
Develop multi-year category vision and strategy based on the data, insights, and business requirements.
Build strong business relationships to increase influence over total category strategy.
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.
Drive accountability throughout the business to ensure category strategy execution.
In partnership with category managers, execute contracts in accordance with policies and processes.
Maintain a strong understanding of category dynamics (current market, pricing, cost drivers, industry, and supplier variables) and communicates changes to business stakeholders.

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

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