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Job description
Category Strategy & Management
Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for oils, grains, flour, pasta, components, and related commodity ingredient categories. Translate business priorities into procurement strategies that support growth, margin enhancement, supply continuity, innovation, and operational excellence. Monitor commodity markets, supply-demand dynamics, geopolitical developments, regulatory trends, and supplier capabilities to proactively identify risks and opportunities. Establish category roadmaps with clear productivity, risk mitigation, sustainability, and innovation objectives. Lead strategic supplier segmentation and relationship management programs.
Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations
Lead complex sourcing events, negotiations, contract development, and supplier selection decisions. Drive total cost improvements through market intelligence, supplier collaboration, specification optimization, and commercial negotiations. Develop sourcing strategies that improve competitiveness while ensuring continuity of supply. Negotiate commercial agreements, risk-sharing mechanisms, pricing structures, and long-term partnerships.
Supplier Relationship Management
Serve as executive relationship owner for key strategic suppliers. Conduct supplier business reviews, performance discussions, and capability assessments. Build collaborative partnerships that support innovation, sustainability, and operational improvements. Resolve escalated commercial, supply, quality, and contractual issues.
Categories
Edible oils Flour and processed grains Pasta Semi-finished goods and components Related commodity ingredients Execution of annual operating plans and multi-year category strategies.
Our Total Rewards philosophy
We provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.
Compensation
New Hire Base Salary Range: $104,200.00 - $130,200.00 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 Lead, coach, and develop procurement managers, buyers, and category specialists.
Organizational Capability Development
Build organizational capability through performance management, succession planning, and individual development plans. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ownership. Promote best-practice sourcing methodologies across the procurement organization.
Business Initiatives and Stakeholder Engagement
Lead highly complex business initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and significant business risk. Serve as a trusted advisor to Business Units, Manufacturing, Operations, R&D, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain teams. Drive alignment through fact-based recommendations, executive communication and business storytelling.
Cross-functional Programs
Lead cross-functional programs to improve category performance, supplier effectiveness, and business processes.
Risk Management & Supply Assurance
Develop and maintain category risk strategies covering supply continuity, geopolitical exposure, capacity constraints, financial health, sustainability, and quality risk. Establish contingency plans for critical materials and strategic suppliers. Partner with Quality, Regulatory, and Operations teams to manage supply disruptions and business continuity events. Ensure compliance with procurement governance, contracting policies, and supplier quality requirements.
Financial & Business Performance
Deliver annual productivity, cash flow, working capital, and value creation targets. Manage category budgets, forecasts, savings pipelines, and strategic investment opportunities. Support business planning and long-range planning processes. Develop executive-level presentations and recommendations for senior leadership decision-making.
Leadership and Development
Provides leadership and development for procurement professionals supporting the assigned commodity ingredient categories.
Reporting Structure
The final reporting structure and direct-report scope should be confirmed during position approval.
Requirements
Required Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Agricultural Sciences, Food Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 6+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, commodity management, agriculture, food manufacturing, or related experience.
Demonstrated success leading complex negotiations and supplier relationships.
Strong financial, analytical, project management, and change leadership capabilities.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead through ambiguity.
MBA or advanced degree.
Experience within food, ingredients, agriculture, commodities, or consumer packaged goods.
Market expertise in oils, grains, flour, pasta, components, or related ingredient categories.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and analytics tools.
Success Measures Achievement of annual productivity, cash flow, and value creation targets.
Improved supply continuity and reduced category risk.
Strong supplier performance and strategic relationship health.
Delivery of innovation and growth-enabling initiatives.
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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