Sr. Manager- EMI, MCCS- Innovation

Key Responsibilities

Lead innovation procurement support across assigned innovation initiatives and the broader business unit portfolio

Oversee and develop a team of managers providing direction coaching prioritization support and leadership across the innovation portfolio

Partner with brand and cross-functional teams to understand pipeline priorities product requirements timing and supplier capability needs

Serve as a senior procurement leader across the innovation portfolio ensuring strong coordination across stakeholders and timely execution of procurement deliverables

Inform strategy by connecting business priorities supplier capability commercialization needs and execution realities

Remove barriers clarify trade-offs and help teams work through complex business sourcing and execution challenges

External Manufacturing Innovation

Provide leadership across the end-to-end sourcing process for innovation projects that will be commercialized through an external manufacturer

Identify and assess external manufacturing partners with the capabilities required to enable innovation strategy commercialization goals and long-term growth opportunities

Oversee sourcing execution for externally manufactured innovation including supplier identification RFP development and execution supplier evaluation CAPEX and IP considerations commercial negotiations contracting coordination onboarding launch preparation and early innovation lifecycle support

Act as a senior procurement interface between the business unit cross-functional team and external manufacturing partner through development commercialization launch and early lifecycle support

Conduct supplier and market landscape analysis to identify new partners innovation opportunities and competitive advantages

Bring forward innovation concepts supplier capabilities and emerging technologies by building strong external partnerships and staying connected to market developments

Shape innovation supplier sourcing strategy with the base business procurement lead to enable the pipeline and support broader category strategy

Establish effective supplier ways of working governance routines and readiness plans to support successful commercialization and launch execution

Drive commercialization excellence for externally manufactured innovation by leading supplier readiness risk mitigation issue resolution escalation launch support and steady-state stabilization

Ensure effective transition of supplier relationship ownership portfolio management and ongoing supplier lifecycle management to the base external manufacturing procurement team once the innovation is stabilized in steady state

Internal Kraft Heinz Plant Innovation

Embed within business unit routines and strategy discussions to ensure procurement is engaged early and effectively in internal innovation planning

Serve as the senior procurement integration lead for internal innovation initiatives ensuring the right procurement resources are engaged at the right time to support business unit priorities

Coordinate engagement with Ingredients Packaging and other relevant procurement teams where needed to support internal innovation execution

Act as a senior point of connection and escalation between the business unit and the relevant procurement category teams to help resolve issues related to timing lead times supplier readiness and execution dependencies

Both External and Internal Innovation

Surface supplier-enabled innovation opportunities by identifying capabilities technologies and partnership ideas relevant to business and brand needs

Anticipate and escalate major project risks capacity constraints timing issues and supplier readiness concerns early

Use structured problem solving and scenario thinking to work through sourcing commercialization supplier and cross-functional challenges

Contribute to continuous improvement in innovation procurement tools routines and ways of working to improve speed visibility and execution quality

Maintain clear visibility to portfolio status open issues risks and next steps across assigned initiatives

Partner with the broader procurement organization to ensure alignment to portfolio priorities innovation strategy and other responsibilities as assigned

Drive continuous improvement process efficiency and best practices across innovation sourcing supplier collaboration and commercialization processes

Strengthen the broader innovation and supplier collaboration model by improving routines governance partnership approaches and cross-functional ways of working

Support broader team operating culture by reinforcing accountability collaboration development and disciplined execution

Expected Experience & Required Skills

Bachelors degree in supply chain business finance operations engineering or a related field; MBA and/or advanced procurement qualifications preferred

Significant procurement experience in innovation sourcing external manufacturing commercialization ingredients packaging CAPEX or related categories

Strong experience working in cross-functional environments supporting new product development commercialization or launch execution

Experience leading people ideally including managers or senior individual contributors

Strong negotiation and influence skills with the ability to shape decisions and build alignment across internal and external stakeholders

Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across matrixed teams functions and supplier networks

Adaptability and resilience through change with the ability to stay effective in fast-moving and evolving environments

Digital savviness and basic knowledge of business intelligence tools such as Tableau and Power BI

Literacy in and curiosity about AI solutions with interest in how they can improve insight generation decision making and ways of working

Strong sourcing supplier management negotiation and contracting foundation

Strong systems thinking with the ability to connect project requirements supplier capability commercialization readiness team execution and cross-functional dependencies

Curiosity about AI and digital tools with interest in how they can improve visibility efficiency decision making and execution

Strong solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work through ambiguity remove obstacles and drive practical outcomes

Strong project and portfolio management prioritization and execution skills across multiple concurrent initiatives

Strong communication influencing stakeholder management and storytelling skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess trade-offs and escalate issues with sound judgment

Intellectual curiosity and a growth mindset with a willingness to challenge assumptions and embrace the art of the possible

Adaptability and resilience in fast-moving changing environments

Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to strengthen innovation sourcing routines supplier collaboration and ways of working

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with source-to-pay tools such as SAP Ariba Workday and related systems

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered a Normal office environment with limited travel or visits to external locations; offices are open workspaces To create a more agile and modern workplace we allow Chicago/Aon Center based employees to work virtually for up to two days each week and expect them to work in-person during 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:

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)

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.