Senior Buyer, Packaging - Flexibles

The Kraft Heinz Company•Chicago, IL

53d•$88,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Strategic Sourcing: Most of your focus will be on facilitating the strategic sourcing process for the category and related subcategories. You will be expected to develop a thorough understanding of the market and the conditions affecting cost and product availability through market and industry analysis, supplier research and review, category, and supplier segmentation. You will lead sourcing events, analysis, negotiations, contracting, and implementation. Category Management: The scope of this position includes category financial planning and budget setting as related to respective spending areas. You will need to be able to problem solve unexpected supply, new product development, and project timeline challenges to support the business. Project Management: The role will deliver specific productivity and cash flow targets in relation to their categories in alignment with overarching goals and objectives for the NA Procurement organization, focusing on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). This position is linked closely with several cross-functional areas from an overall project management perspective and strategy execution. Business and Stakeholder Alignment: Will act as a key stakeholder to the business, while representing packaging procurement's position. Supplier Integration/Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Works closely with key preferred and integrated suppliers. This may include active participation in analyzing the full supply chain to determine optimal processes, and subsequent project work that may result in areas of innovation, process improvement or cash flow.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or operations management, finance, or related field. Candidates with equivalent related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
2-3 years of experience in direct procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, or a related field. Prior packaging procurement or R&D experience in the specified category is highly beneficial.
Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills, as well as interpersonal and presentation skills.
Ability to understand, organize, and communicate complex information in an easily understandable format tailored to a variety of audiences.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, support requests from, and interact directly across all levels of the organization.
We "own" it at KHC and success requires an individual who is results-oriented, self-motivated, proactive, independent, and responsive.
Have strong analytical, planning, and execution skills, including exceptional attention to detail.
Possess a strategic mindset; can effectively articulate various perspectives and impacts of issues and understand the future impact to the business. Able to see all sides and the inherent value to stakeholders.
Able to effectively negotiate and influence business decisions and change.
Able to multitask and juggle projects at varying levels of complexity.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and have an understanding for source-to-pay tools (SAP, Ariba, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Prior packaging procurement or R&D experience in the specified category is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

Facilitating the strategic sourcing process for the category and related subcategories
Develop a thorough understanding of the market and the conditions affecting cost and product availability through market and industry analysis, supplier research and review, category, and supplier segmentation
Lead sourcing events, analysis, negotiations, contracting, and implementation
Category financial planning and budget setting as related to respective spending areas
Problem solve unexpected supply, new product development, and project timeline challenges to support the business
Deliver specific productivity and cash flow targets in relation to their categories in alignment with overarching goals and objectives for the NA Procurement organization, focusing on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Act as a key stakeholder to the business, while representing packaging procurement's position
Works closely with key preferred and integrated suppliers
Active participation in analyzing the full supply chain to determine optimal processes, and subsequent project work that may result in areas of innovation, process improvement or cash flow

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.
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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