Canada Cheese & Dairy Sourcing Leader

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz, Inc. teams in Canada pursue end-to-end sourcing and commercial management for Cheese & Dairy, aligning with North American strategies. You will lead cross-border procurement, quotas, tariffs, CDC compliance and supplier governance to deliver cost, quality and continuity.

The role emphasizes complex negotiations, market intelligence, and collaboration with R&D, Quality and Finance to implement category plans and drive value across the Canadian portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field and 4–6 years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing or category management experience.
• Strong knowledge of cross-border procurement, quotas, tariffs and CDC requirements is preferred.
• Experience leading high‑value negotiations and long‑term supplier agreements.
• Proven ability to translate category strategies into market-specific sourcing plans.
• Proficiency with SAP and Ariba and related source‑to‑pay systems.

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end sourcing strategies for Cheese & Dairy across Canada, including market analysis and supplier segmentation.
• Lead complex negotiations, supplier awards, contracting and governance for cost, service, quality and risk.
• Coordinate cross‑border procurement, quotas, tariffs and CDC activities with partners and stakeholders.
• Provide portfolio governance for product maintenance, reformulation, promotions and supply continuity.
• Drive forecasting, inventory coordination and working capital improvements with Finance and Materials Management.
• Lead supplier relationships with key Canadian cheese and dairy suppliers and drive performance improvements.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing strategy

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting

Cost management

Contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, finance, business, food science or related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Kraft Heinz, Inc. teams in Canada pursue end-to-end sourcing and commercial management for Cheese & Dairy, aligning with North American strategies. You will lead cross-border procurement, quotas, tariffs, CDC compliance and supplier governance to deliver cost, quality and continuity.

The role emphasizes complex negotiations, market intelligence, and collaboration with R&D, Quality and Finance to implement category plans and drive value across the Canadian portfolio.