Buyer

The Kraft Heinz Company; Romsey; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company in Romsey is seeking a Procurement Buyer to own strategy development and execute procurement initiatives. The role includes managing supplier relationships, developing procurement strategies, and engaging with key stakeholders. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. This position offers a hybrid working environment and competitive salary benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid Working – Flexibility around when and where you work

Pay for Performance

Parental Leave

Purchased leave options

Great Place to Work certification

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills required for effective procurement.
• Experience in negotiation is essential.
• Knowledge of contract development and implementation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy development and execution for the procurement.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Engage stakeholders for strategy approval and compliance.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent analytical skills

Problem-solving mindset

Strong work ethic

Negotiation experience

Education

Bachelor degree in a related discipline

Tools

Excel

Business procurement systems

Job description

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• Opportunity to grow your Procurement experience
• Flexible work arrangement – 3 days in office, 2 days remote
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Grow Your Procurement Career with Kraft Heinz!

As the ANJ Procurement Buyer (Commercial), you will own the overall strategy development and execution, sourcing, and the partnership with both suppliers and internal stakeholders for the Commercial/Corporate spend portfolio within ANJ. You will also be a key contributor to the global Procurement strategies in partnership with the International and Global Procurement Category Leads.

The role requires working with, and managing, a small team of Senior Buyers, who individually, will own specific spend categories to optimize cost, value and service levels and ultimately enable the Ops function.

TheCompany

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Assisting the end-to-end management of local ANJ Procurement Category Strategies under the ANJ Commercial / Corporate spend portfolio, which includes, but not limited to, Sales & Marketing, HR Services, IT, Travel, Professional and Consultancy Services, and all other Corporate-related services. The portfolio has a total spend value of approximately US$ 150M annually.
• Understand current spend and future business requirements in accordance to ZBB policies, and drive value and savings through robust and disciplined category management.
• Maintain a detailed knowledge of the spend categories within their remit, and build a comprehensive insight on relevant industries and market trends, to ensure that Kraft Heinz operates with a clear view of the market, supply options and suitable external partners, linking them to the overall delivery of the KHC business and Procurement strategies
• Build, maintain and execute a healthy 12-month rolling pipeline of sourcing and procurement initiatives that support KHC’s short-, mid- and long-term strategies .
• Engage support and agreement for strategies from key stakeholders so that implementation and compliance is at optimal level.
• Lead supplier relationship management (SRM) and supplier development programs in partnership with key stakeholders and strategic suppliers to deliver on strategic agenda and drive competitive advantage for the business
• Promote effective management of almost 1,500 suppliers to sustain value throughout the life of the contract.
• Monitoring and review of supplier performance and execute KPI audits where appropriate.
• Working closely with the Head of Indirects and EPDM procurement team to identify opportunities to continuously improve cost, value and service levels.
• Tenacity to challenge the status quo, when required, and a mindset to continually improve ways of working.
• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with all Kraft Heinz relevant policies and applicable industry and legal regulations.
• Uphold the Kraft Heinz values and to work in a way that contributes to the company’s vision

About you:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Highly resilient
• Having a problem-solving mindset
• Strong work ethic
• Worked within a similar role, preferably within a manufacturing/industrial environment
• Experience in negotiation
• Knowledge of contract development and implementation
• Proficient in Excel and business procurement systems
• Bachelor degree in a related discipline is mandatory
• Eligibility to work in Australia

Benefits of working with us

• Hybrid Working – Flexibility around when and where you work
• Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package
• Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers
• Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter
• Novated Leasing
• Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand
• In House Training Programs
• Corporate Discount Programs

Ready to make an Impact?

If you're passionate about Procurement, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a team environment, please submit your application soon. We will be reviewing applications as they come in and might close the ad early. We are keen to hear from you.

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