Sr. Manager, Ingredients Oils, Processed Grains, & Components

Primary Responsibilities:

Category Strategy & Management

Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for oils grains flour pasta components and related commodity ingredient categories.

Translate business priorities into procurement strategies that support growth margin enhancement supply continuity innovation and operational excellence.

Monitor commodity markets supply-demand dynamics geopolitical developments regulatory trends and supplier capabilities to proactively identify risks and opportunities.

Establish category roadmaps with clear productivity risk mitigation sustainability and innovation objectives.

Lead strategic supplier segmentation and relationship management programs.

Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations

Lead complex sourcing events negotiations contract development and supplier selection decisions.

Drive total cost improvements through market intelligence supplier collaboration specification optimization and commercial negotiations.

Develop sourcing strategies that improve competitiveness while ensuring continuity of supply.

Negotiate commercial agreements risk-sharing mechanisms pricing structures and long-term partnerships.

Supplier Relationship Management

Serve as executive relationship owner for key strategic suppliers.

Conduct supplier business reviews performance discussions and capability assessments.

Build collaborative partnerships that support innovation sustainability and operational improvements.

Resolve escalated commercial supply quality and contractual issues.

Leadership & Talent Development

Lead coach and develop procurement managers buyers and category specialists.

Build organizational capability through performance management succession planning and individual development plans.

Foster a culture of accountability collaboration continuous improvement and ownership.

Promote best-practice sourcing methodologies across the procurement organization.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Lead highly complex business initiatives involving multiple stakeholders competing priorities and significant business risk.

Serve as a trusted advisor to Business Units Manufacturing Operations R&D Quality Finance and Supply Chain teams.

Drive alignment through fact-based recommendations executive communication and business storytelling.

Lead cross-functional programs to improve category performance supplier effectiveness and business processes.

Risk Management & Supply Assurance

Develop and maintain category risk strategies covering supply continuity geopolitical exposure capacity constraints financial health sustainability and quality risk.

Establish contingency plans for critical materials and strategic suppliers.

Partner with Quality Regulatory and Operations teams to manage supply disruptions and business continuity events.

Ensure compliance with procurement governance contracting policies and supplier quality requirements.

Financial & Business Performance

Deliver annual productivity cash flow working capital and value creation targets.

Manage category budgets forecasts savings pipelines and strategic investment opportunities.

Support business planning and long-range planning processes.

Develop executive-level presentations and recommendations for senior leadership decision-making.

Role Scope

Categories

Edible oils

Flour and processed grains

Pasta

Semi-finished goods and components

Related commodity ingredients

Team Leadership

Provides leadership and development for procurement professionals supporting the assigned commodity ingredient categories. The final reporting structure and direct-report scope should be confirmed during position approval.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Finance Economics Agricultural Sciences Food Science Engineering or a related field.

Minimum 6 years of progressive procurement sourcing commodity management agriculture food manufacturing or related experience.

Proven experience developing and executing category strategies.

Demonstrated success leading complex negotiations and supplier relationships.

Experience managing direct reports and developing talent.

Strong financial analytical project management and change leadership capabilities.

Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead through ambiguity.

Excellent executive communication and business storytelling skills.

Preferred

MBA or advanced degree.

Experience within food ingredients agriculture commodities or consumer packaged goods.

Market expertise in oils grains flour pasta components or related ingredient categories.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and analytics tools.

Success Measures

Achievement of annual productivity cash flow and value creation targets.

Improved supply continuity and reduced category risk.

Strong supplier performance and strategic relationship health.

Delivery of innovation and growth-enabling initiatives.

Team engagement capability building and succession readiness.

Effective cross-functional partnership and stakeholder alignment.

Execution of annual operating plans and multi-year category strategies.

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.