Manager, Ingredients - Coffee & Nuts

Job Description
Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories
• Generate new project ideas for categories based on strategic analysis by challenging existing portfolios and collaborating with external suppliers and internal business and operations
• Perform spend, contract and market analysis for assigned categories
• Conduct bid events, prepare bid analysis and make sourcing recommendations
• Works closely with factories, engineering, R&D, and broader procurement teams, while driving results and challenging internal and external stakeholders
• Generate materials in support of presentations, workshops and negotiations
• Provide necessary inputs for supply agreements and monitor compliance
• Manage supplier performance
• Ensure adherence and compliance to procurement processes and policies
• Stakeholder communication and management
• Supplier relationship management
• Deliver challenging productivity goals and create pipeline of projects
• Capacity planning and business continuity plans
• Ensure Supplier Quality Expectations compliance
• Support innovation projects through the commercialization process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Supply Chain, Ag / Economics, Finance, or Engineering desired)
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of research, commodities and/or procurement experience required
• Coffee experience and/or knowledge, preferred but not required
• Outstanding analytical skills (statistics, economics, cost modeling)
• Organizational skills (handling workload and complexity)
• Ability to interface with a wide variety of business situations and all levels of management, trade groups, conventions, etc.)
• Negotiations and influencing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint

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:
$102,100.00 - $127,600.00
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 candidate's 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 saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for 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 a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll 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 - 401k, Life, 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 [email protected] for assistance.