Sr. Manager, External Manufacturing Pasta Sauce

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 120800 - 151000

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

EssentialFunctions &Responsibilities

Shape and drive the long-term vision for the category ensuring external partner strategies align with Kraft Heinzs business needs

Act as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership and cross-functional teams influencing key decisions thatdeterminethe future footprint of the category

Lead high-stakes contract negotiations and transformation initiatives ensuring projects feed into long-term strategy.

Conduct and synthesize complex analyses(market data cost drivers supplier capabilities financial modeling risk assessment) to inform sourcing decisions and category strategies.

Own and execute the end-to-end sourcing processfrom market research and opportunity identification through RFPs supplier selection negotiation and implementation.

Build andmaintainstrong internal and external relationships to increase influence and drive collaborative achievement of business goals.

Serve as primary relationship manager for strategic suppliers leading performance discussions and resolving complex business challenges including being the primary point of contactforperformance andriskissues.

Leverage market insights and industry trends to inform decision-making and drive innovation.

Develop and implement multi-year category strategies based on data insights and business requirements.

Ensurethe strategic sourcing process is robustly applied to all sourcing projects in line with applicable policies & procedures

Expected Experience& Required Skills

Be consistent across the job posting interview assessments and the job itself

Include specific qualitative proven experiences versus generic years of experience

Include both hard and soft skills

Include skills that are observable measurable and assessable (speaking to their criticality to the role and business)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in supply chain management finance business or related field; MBApreferred.Candidates with extensive relevant experience will be consideredinstead ofa degree.

Possessat least 5 to 7 years of experience in Procurement preferably inexternal manufacturing procurementwith relevantcategoryexpertise.

Strong written verbal and analytical skillsas well asinterpersonal and presentation skills.

Effective negotiator and influencer withdemonstratedexamples with internal stakeholders and external suppliers/partners.

Strongbusiness acumen with the ability to understand and explain Procurement results and variances to non-Procurement audiences.

Proven project managementandsolid analytical and consultative skills; able to make sound data-driven business decisions. Prior experience with business case development and multi-workstream project management is critical to success in this role.

Experience in developing long-term business strategies and confidence when doing so.

Possess extensive experience in the sourcing life cycle process andfully graspthe tools needed to complete the process.

Ability to multi-task attention to detail organized outstandingcustomer service skills.

Judgment to handle confidential information and complicated business situations; ability to lead and influence others; project managementproblem-solving leadershipandteam-buildingskills.

Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook) andunderstanding ofsource-to-pay tools (SAP Ariba Workday etc.).

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered a normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations stores manufacturing facilities etc.; offices are open workspaces. To create a more agile and modern workplace we allow Chicago/AonCenter-based employees to workvirtually forup to two days each week and expect them to work in personduring the defined core days at their assigned work location at least three days per workweek.

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:

$120800.00 - $151000.00

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:

Manager

Job DescriptionEssentialFunctions &ResponsibilitiesShape and drive the long-term vision for the category ensuring external partner strategies align with Kraft Heinzs business needsAct as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership and cross-functional teams influencing key decisions thatdetermi...

Job Description

EssentialFunctions &Responsibilities

Shape and drive the long-term vision for the category ensuring external partner strategies align with Kraft Heinzs business needs

Act as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership and cross-functional teams influencing key decisions thatdeterminethe future footprint of the category

Lead high-stakes contract negotiations and transformation initiatives ensuring projects feed into long-term strategy.

Conduct and synthesize complex analyses(market data cost drivers supplier capabilities financial modeling risk assessment) to inform sourcing decisions and category strategies.

Own and execute the end-to-end sourcing processfrom market research and opportunity identification through RFPs supplier selection negotiation and implementation.

Build andmaintainstrong internal and external relationships to increase influence and drive collaborative achievement of business goals.

Serve as primary relationship manager for strategic suppliers leading performance discussions and resolving complex business challenges including being the primary point of contactforperformance andriskissues.

Leverage market insights and industry trends to inform decision-making and drive innovation.

Develop and implement multi-year category strategies based on data insights and business requirements.

Ensurethe strategic sourcing process is robustly applied to all sourcing projects in line with applicable policies & procedures

Expected Experience& Required Skills

Be consistent across the job posting interview assessments and the job itself

Include specific qualitative proven experiences versus generic years of experience

Include both hard and soft skills

Include skills that are observable measurable and assessable (speaking to their criticality to the role and business)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in supply chain management finance business or related field; MBApreferred.Candidates with extensive relevant experience will be consideredinstead ofa degree.

Possessat least 5 to 7 years of experience in Procurement preferably inexternal manufacturing procurementwith relevantcategoryexpertise.

Strong written verbal and analytical skillsas well asinterpersonal and presentation skills.

Effective negotiator and influencer withdemonstratedexamples with internal stakeholders and external suppliers/partners.

Strongbusiness acumen with the ability to understand and explain Procurement results and variances to non-Procurement audiences.

Proven project managementandsolid analytical and consultative skills; able to make sound data-driven business decisions. Prior experience with business case development and multi-workstream project management is critical to success in this role.

Experience in developing long-term business strategies and confidence when doing so.

Possess extensive experience in the sourcing life cycle process andfully graspthe tools needed to complete the process.

Ability to multi-task attention to detail organized outstandingcustomer service skills.

Judgment to handle confidential information and complicated business situations; ability to lead and influence others; project managementproblem-solving leadershipandteam-buildingskills.

Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook) andunderstanding ofsource-to-pay tools (SAP Ariba Workday etc.).

Work Environment & Schedule

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$120800.00 - $151000.00

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:

Manager

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Continuous Improvement
ISO 9001
Lean Six Sigma
Management Experience
Manufacturing & Controls
5S
Manufacturing Management
Kaizen
Chemistry
Manufacturing

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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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