Packaging Procurement Manager

Kraft Heinz Company; Fatih; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Packaging Procurement Manager in Istanbul. This role involves sourcing, project management, and stakeholder relations to ensure alignment with procurement processes. Successful candidates will bring a degree, relevant experience, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Procurement food industry is a plus.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-change environment.

Responsibilities

• Support project leader in project management.
• Execute Sourcing strategies provided by the Global Procurement.
• Identify and drive savings projects with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication Skills

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Agility

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a reputable university

Job description

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Packaging Procurement Manager

Apply locations Istanbul Branch time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R-93021

Job Description

Job Description

About the Position

The Kraft Heinz Company is looking for a Procurement Packaging Manager who will have the responsibility for sourcing of Packaging category for in Turkey. This role is key to ensure smooth integration of local procurement in East procurement organization and to continue supporting business with procurement activities for the Category (Direct) and supporting other buying activities across the category. This role reports to Head of Procurement in Turkey. The key stakeholders are to be identified, mostly local procurement leader, Plant Director, Supply Chain Director East, Head of S&OP and Logistics.

In brief, you will be responsible for

• Support project leader in project management;
• collect & provide analysis of documents/data (contracts, policies, simple translation, spend analysis etc
• build strong relationship with stakeholders
• identify, mitigate, and escalate risks
• ensure proper knowledge transfer from external procurement team o support smooth handover of procurement activities from external procurement team
• actively contribute to creating a procurement process that is fully aligned with all KHC policies.
• support and organize relevant KHC trainings for the procurement team

Execute Sourcing strategies provided by the Global Procurement (tenders, benchmarks etc)

• Identify and drive savings projects in collaboration with stakeholders and peers

• Execute negotiation with suppliers to protect KHC targets, costs, values

• Execute contracting in line with KH procurement processes

• Strong communication skills (oral & written), including strong negotiation and influencing skills the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels, both internally and externally

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and followthrough within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands.

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of best practices in procurement producers globally, project administration and follow-up and contract management

What you bring

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from a reputable university

• 5+ years experience in Procurement food industry is a plus.

• Fluent in English

• Analytical thinking capabilities and result-driven

• Agility & quick learning

• Passion for improving and proactive nature

• Communication Skills

• Effective working relationships with cross-functional teams

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-change environment

About Us

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. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. 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.

No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do join our table and let’s make life delicious!

Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy and Collaboration

We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day.

As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.

Location(s)

Istanbul Branch

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

ABOUT US

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet.We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

WHY US

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands.

Good isn't good enough.We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent.We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

INCLUSION MATTERS TO US

Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or who makes your heart sing. We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry.

We’re committed to:

• Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities.
• Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.