Senior Manager, Ingredients Procurement & Strategy

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

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago seeks a Senior Manager, Ingredients Procurement - Commodities to lead category strategy across edible oils, grains, flour, pasta, and related ingredients. You will drive sourcing, supplier management, risk mitigation, and value creation with cross-functional partners.

The role emphasizes commercial acumen, leadership of procurement teams, and influencing senior stakeholders while balancing cost, quality, service, resilience, and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum 6+ years procurement, sourcing, commodity management experience.
• Proven experience developing category strategies and leading negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for oils, grains, flour, pasta, and related ingredients.
• Lead complex sourcing events, negotiations, contract development, and supplier selection decisions.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive value through partnerships.
• Lead cross-functional programs to improve category performance and risk management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Agricultural Sciences, Food Science, Engineering)

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Analytics tools

Job description

Kraft Heinz in Chicago seeks a Senior Manager, Ingredients Procurement - Commodities to lead category strategy across edible oils, grains, flour, pasta, and related ingredients. You will drive sourcing, supplier management, risk mitigation, and value creation with cross-functional partners.

The role emphasizes commercial acumen, leadership of procurement teams, and influencing senior stakeholders while balancing cost, quality, service, resilience, and growth.