Capex, MRO & Utilities Procurement Director

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz, Inc. seeks an Indirect Procurement Director for Capex, MRO, and Utilities in Chicago. You will own category strategy, governance, and execution across North America, partnering with engineering, operations, finance, and Legal to drive value and risk management.

You will lead a team, promote digital tools, and deliver cost reductions while maintaining supply continuity for manufacturing and facilities across the network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, operations, engineering, or a related field.
• MBA and/or advanced procurement qualifications preferred.
• Proven track record in CAPEX, maintenance, utilities or related categories.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead Capex, MRO, and Utilities category strategies for North America.
• Drive governance, supplier management, negotiations, and contracting excellence.
• Shape category operating models and promote digital tools for efficiency.
• Coach a high‑performing procurement team and enable business partnerships.
• Monitor metrics on spend, supplier performance, risk, and productivity.

Skills

Category strategy

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Contracting

Supplier relationship management

Operating model leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Workday

Job description

Kraft Heinz, Inc. seeks an Indirect Procurement Director for Capex, MRO, and Utilities in Chicago. You will own category strategy, governance, and execution across North America, partnering with engineering, operations, finance, and Legal to drive value and risk management.

You will lead a team, promote digital tools, and deliver cost reductions while maintaining supply continuity for manufacturing and facilities across the network.