Senior Buyer, Packaging – Flexibles

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 88000 - 110000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

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 procurements 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.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

Bachelors 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.).

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 - $110000.00

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 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

Kraft 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

Job DescriptionStrategic 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 an...

Job Description

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 procurements 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.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

Bachelors 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.).

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$88000.00 - $110000.00

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 candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors

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

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Key Skills

Purchasing
Sourcing
Procurement
HR Sourcing
SAP
Supply Chain Experience
ERP Systems
negotiation
Materials Management
Manufacturing
MRP
Contracts

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About Company

Kraft Heinz

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

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