Manager, Indirects - Warehousing

Kraft Heinz • Chicago, IL

1d • $88,660

About The Position

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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 -7+ years of experience in Indirect Procurement or combination of direct Warehouse, 3PL Services, Pallets, and Operating Supplies
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Presentation and negotiation skills are required
• 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
• This position will be responsible for managing shared services team who perform similar tasks and activities.
• May require travel up to 6 domestic trips per year

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with eProcurement Source-to-Pay tools desirable (e.g. SAP, Ariba, & Service Now a plus)
• Experience in Supplier Performance & Risk Management tools desirable

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager