Procurement Risk, Sustainability & Programs Specialist

The Kraft Heinz Company•Chicago, IL

4d•$77,800 - $97,300•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the development, execution, and continuous improvement of supplier risk and resilience programs, as well as responsible sourcing, sustainability, supplier inclusion, and ESG initiatives within the Procurement organization. It also involves supporting the deployment and governance of strategic Procurement initiatives and transformation programs, leveraging digital technologies for enhanced transparency and decision-making. The specialist will be responsible for monitoring risks, coordinating assessments, tracking progress against commitments, maintaining policies, preparing reports, and identifying process improvement opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sustainability, Engineering, Operational Excellence, Data Analytics, or a related field.
1-2 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Risk Management, Program Management, Data Analytics, or related business functions.
Experience supporting cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.
Experience analyzing data and developing business insights to support decision-making.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
AI proficiency, including the ability to effectively leverage generative AI and automation tools to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Good communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Curiosity, continuous improvement mindset, and willingness to challenge the status quo.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.
Strong business acumen and ability to connect data, risk, and business outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to supplier management, sustainability programs, governance processes, or procurement operations preferred.
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools preferred.
Familiarity with source-to-pay systems, supplier management platforms, or procurement technologies.

Responsibilities

Support the development, execution, and continuous improvement of supplier risk and resilience programs across North America.
Monitor supplier, operational, regulatory, financial, and supply continuity risks and provide insights to category and business teams.
Support risk assessment processes, mitigation planning, and crisis response activities when required.
Maintain risk monitoring tools, dashboards, and reporting to enable proactive decision-making.
Partner with category teams and cross-functional stakeholders to identify vulnerabilities and drive mitigation actions.
Support the execution of responsible sourcing, sustainability, supplier inclusion, and ESG initiatives across the Procurement organization.
Coordinate supplier sustainability assessments, data collection activities, and compliance reporting requirements.
Track progress against sustainability commitments, including packaging sustainability, environmental compliance, and responsible sourcing objectives.
Partner with Sustainability, R&D, Legal, and external suppliers to ensure alignment with evolving regulatory and customer requirements.
Support supplier engagement activities related to sustainability performance improvement.
Support the deployment and governance of strategic Procurement initiatives and transformation programs.
Coordinate project plans, milestones, governance forums, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful execution.
Maintain Procurement policies, procedures, playbooks, and operating guidelines.
Track key performance indicators (KPIs), program milestones, risks, and action plans.
Prepare executive summaries, presentations, and reporting materials for Procurement leadership.
Leverage procurement systems, reporting tools, automation, and emerging digital technologies to improve transparency and decision-making.
Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and analytics to support risk management, sustainability performance, supplier insights, and program governance.
Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance standards across reporting processes.
Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of automation, AI, and digital solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations for business stakeholders.