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Senior Analyst Procurement Price Improvement
This is a Chicago based role reporting through R&D in which the individual will be leading the Price Improvement Portfolio for procurement-based productivity projects across our North American businesses. The candidate will identify and mitigate risks and work cross functionally to build pipelines to drive delivery of the Pricing Initiative portfolio to meet business goals. Candidate will be required to develop strong cadence and routines with Procurement to capture cost reduction opportunities across our Supplier and External Manufacturing network while collaborating with Finance Teams to ensure initiatives financially deliver by forecast. As well the role supports value engineering projects (e.g. reformulation packaging changes) through portfolio accuracy risk management identification financial analysis and reporting. Candidates should have examples of developing work plans and routines leading projects with multiple partners and bringing cross-functional teams together to complete project plans. This includes understanding the business need defining scope analyzing data drawing conclusions communicating results handling challenging cross functional priorities across a multi-category portfolio. Proven communication organizational agility and collaboration skills are critical in this role. The candidate should have strong project management skills in operations procurement or R&D space able to apply prior findings or scientific principles for fast adaptation challenge the status quo for productivity improvements. This position requires an individual to handle multiple assignments/tasks concurrently and demonstrate a high degree of autonomy. Exhibiting a collaborative and thinking outside of the box demeanor while applying innovative solutions are a must. While this role has no direct reports this role will be indirectly handling and working with Procurement teams Finance and R&D personnel to effectively drive the Efficiency Agenda.
Whats on the menu
Portfolio Management of Price Improvement initiatives - build savings pipeline via working with Procurement Leaders and Buyers identify and mitigate portfolio risks advance execution issues and finally drive delivery of PI pipeline to meet Target
Review analyze and report on Value Engineering initiatives led by R&D
Create governance structure that links people process and tool in managing PI portfolio for accuracy reliability and integrity in financial forecasts
Challenge the status quo and define a path to succeed
Stakeholder management across Procurement and Finance Leadership
Financial analysis of PI portfolio to show sufficiency and/or risks
Collaborate with PMO Value Engineering and R&D Leadership to solve issues regarding pricing impacting VE initiatives
Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!
Minimum bachelors degree required
Minimum of 2 years experience in Direct Procurement (i.e. Ingredients Packaging External Manufacturing) Operations Engineering Food Science Product R&D or Packaging R&D.
Prior Continuous Improvement experience within Operational environments desired
Strong Project Management & Excellent Organizational skills
Strong written verbal and listening skills
Ability to effectively negotiate and influence business decisions and change
Strong Analytical Planning and Execution skills
Effective at establishing trust and building effective business relationships
Interpersonal Agility knows how to get things done both through formal and informal channels
Proficient Excel Skills and in developing Presentations
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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:
$88000.00 - $110000.00Bonus: 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 candidates 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 savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor 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 aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Youll 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 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center Glenview R&D CenterKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Full-Time