Manager, External Manufacturing Meat, Cheese, and Coffee
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 102100 - 127600
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Role
Youll be the key procurement stakeholder behind Oscar Mayer Maxwell House and other iconic Kraft Heinz brands. Youll own the sourcing strategy for $250M USD of spend build high-impact supplier partnerships and negotiate contracts that deliver cost quality and innovation so families find great meals on shelves.
This role will report into the Group Lead External Manufacturing Meat Cheese Coffee and Snacking and interact closely with the cross-functional Business Unit teams.
Primary Responsibilities
- Define and execute category sourcing strategy by monitoring market trends conducting category reviews and leveraging supplier capabilities.
- Lead supplier negotiations and contract management to secure best commercial terms without compromising quality or service.
- Own category P&L planning: annual operating plan forecasts and periodic updates.
- Ensure supply security and contingency plans to meet current volumes and future growth needs.
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships drive continuous improvement innovation and performance accountability.
- Identify assess and onboard new external manufacturing partners (financial quality manufacturing feasibility).
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Quality R&D Operations Marketing Sales Legal) to commercialize new products and optimize total cost of ownership.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Operations Supply Chain Economics Finance or related field preferred.
- Min 5 years of work experience in Procurement (e.g. EM Indirect Capex Ingredients Packaging) and Operations-related roles. Project management experience is also desired.
- Strong strategic sourcing experience and comfort with complex financial analysis.
- Demonstrated negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
- Familiar with commercial terms and contract components; experience negotiating agreements
- Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge or experience in food or beverage manufacturing process preferred.
- Effective at establishing trust and building effective business relationships and getting things done through others.
What Youll Love
- Youll thrive in this role if youre excited by building supplier partnerships leading complex negotiations and driving innovation in an agile environment that values ownership and creativity.
- Driving significant value through navigating ambiguous situations in a complex category.
- Collaborating with and influencing others to accomplish a shared goal.
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:
$102100.00 - $127600.00Bonus: 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 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:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Manufacturing & Controls
- 5S
- Manufacturing Management
- Kaizen
- Chemistry
- Manufacturing
About Company
For 150 years, we have produced some of the world's most beloved products at The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC). Our Vision is To Be the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. We are one of the largest global food and beverage companies, with 2018 net sales of approximately $26 ... View more
