Category Manager Indirects

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

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry seeks an ANJ Procurement Category Manager - Indirects to develop and execute procurement strategies for operations. This role involves managing a substantial spend portfolio, leading a team, and driving supplier performance to sustain the supply chain's value. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a bachelor's degree and relevant experience in procurement.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Experience in similar procurement roles, preferably in manufacturing.
• Negotiation skills and knowledge of contract development are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the local ANJ Procurement Category Strategies for various spend categories.
• Manage supplier relationships with over 500 suppliers to ensure value.
• Drive savings through disciplined category management aligned with business goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Resilience

Problem-solving mindset

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor degree in a related discipline

Tools

Excel

Business procurement systems

Job description

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As the ANJ Procurement Category Manager - Indirects (Ops), you will own the overall strategy development and execution, sourcing, and the partnership with both suppliers and internal stakeholder s for the Ops 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.

Position responsibilities:

• Leading the end-to-end management of local ANJ Procurement Category Strategies under the ANZ Operations spend portfolio, which includes, but not limited to, Logistics, Fleet Utilities, Agricultural and Factory Services, Consumables, and other Manufacturing-related services. The spend portfolio has a total spend value of more than US$ 170M 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 more than 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.
• Having the courage to challenge the status quo 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.

Required skills, qualifications and experience:

Skills/Technical Knowledge:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Highly resilient
• Having a problem-solving mindset
• Strong work ethic

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in a related discipline is mandatory

Experience:

• 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