Procurement External Manufacturing Specialist

The Kraft Heinz Company; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global food company is seeking a Procurement External Manufacturing Specialist to manage sourcing for finished goods and ensure supply continuity. The role involves developing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for efficient procurement. Ideal candidates will have experience in procurement, a relevant degree, and fluency in both Spanish and English.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement and Supply Chain, with at least 2 years focused on external manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain operations/management.
• Proficiency in contract negotiation and supplier evaluation.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for external manufacturing partners.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage supplier agreements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Finance.

Conocimientos

Fluent in Spanish and English

Strong knowledge of finished goods sourcing

Proven experience in contract negotiation

Strong organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field

Herramientas

SAP

Ariba

Advanced Excel

Descripción del empleo

Objective

The Procurement External Manufacturing Specialist plays a key role in enabling business scalability, innovation, and supply continuity by strategically managing the sourcing of finished goods and manufacturing services through a network of approved external partners. This position is also responsible for developing a robust portfolio of alternative suppliers to support business growth, mitigate risks, and unlock innovation opportunities.

Through proactive supplier development, contract management, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams—including Quality, Regulatory, Legal, Finance, and Supply Chain—the analyst ensures cost-effective, timely, and compliant procurement aligned with market demands and company standards. By aligning global and local procurement strategies, the role contributes to the optimization of the external manufacturing footprint, supports innovation pipelines, and drives long-term value creation across the supply chain.

Conduct through market research to identify potential partners for meeting our company's requirements. Assess their capabilities, quality standards, track records, and compliance with industry regulations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including, quality assurance, regulatory, legal, and finance, to evaluate potential partners. Negotiate volume, contract terms, including pricing, delivery timelines, quality control, and service level agreements, to secure favourable deals for the company based on cost, quality, and delivery requirements, to ensure cost-effective solutions.

Foster strong, long-term relationships with partners by providing clear communication, addressing concerns, and facilitating collaboration. Monitor supplier performance, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, quality standards, and ethical conduct.

Oversee the preparation, review, and execution of contracts with suppliers. Work closely with legal teams to ensure all legal and compliance requirements are met, minimizing risk and protecting the company's interests.

Continuously analyse procurement processes, market trends, and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. Develop strategies to drive efficiency, minimize expenses, and achieve cost optimization goals.

Collaborate closely with the supply chain team to align procurement activities with production schedules, inventory management, and demand forecasts. Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, supplier performance, and contracts to support effective supply chain planning. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Mitigate supply risks by diversifying supplier base and implementing robust contingency planning.

Collaborate with quality assurance teams to define and enforce quality control standards for procured goods and services. Monitor and evaluate external manufacturer performance against quality metrics and take appropriate corrective actions when necessary.

Guarantee the correct alignment between global teams, local procurement team and KHC related to innovation and strategic plan by updating capabilities to absorb our growth in Mexico, building a Strategic agenda, by setting up categories’ strategy & sourcing plan.

Act as a catalyst for innovation by identifying external capabilities that support new product development and speed-to-market.

Activities

1. Develop and execute sourcing strategies for external manufacturing partners to ensure supply continuity, cost efficiency, and scalability. Develop and apply cost models to support negotiations with external manufacturers and service providers.
2. Identify, evaluate, and onboard alternative external manufacturers to support innovation, risk mitigation, and business continuity.
3. Lead contract negotiations and manage supplier agreements, ensuring compliance with legal, quality, and service-level requirements.
4. Monitor and manage supplier performance, fostering long-term relationships and driving continuous improvement.
5. Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure alignment of external manufacturing activities with product and business requirements.

Knowledge & Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement and Supply Chain, with at least 2 years focused on external manufacturing or co-manufacturing.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.

Business fluent in Spanish and English.

Strong knowledge of finished goods sourcing, external manufacturing models, and supply chain operations / management.

Proven experience in contract negotiation (planning and leading complex negotiations), supplier evaluation, and relationship management.

Proficiency in SAP, Ariba and Advanced Excel

Capability

Excellent communication skills across organizational levels.

Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.

Analytical and strategic mindset with a focus on execution.

Effective interpersonal skills and ability to influence stakeholders.

Ability to operate in fast-paced environments with multiple priorities.

Resilient, process-oriented, and skilled in creative problem-solving.

Capable of managing multiple projects with varying complexity.

Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence decisions internally and externally, both regionally and globally.

Location

Mexico, D.F.