Sr. Buyer, Transportation - LTL, Bulk & Small Parcel

Kraft Heinz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,800 - 112,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k matching

Job summary

Kraft Heinz seeks a Senior Buyer, Transportation Procurement, to own category strategy and supplier management for North American transportation, with emphasis on LTL, bulk tanker, and small parcel. You will manage spend of about $55 million across 20+ suppliers and partner with Logistics, Operations, and R&D to align priorities.

The role requires 3–5+ years in transportation procurement, strong negotiation and analytics skills, and cross-functional collaboration within a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5+ years of experience in indirect procurement or transportation procurement.
• Experience managing sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contract execution.
• Experience with cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Experience in transportation categories such as LTL, small parcel, truckload, or bulk transportation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own category strategies across North American transportation categories (LTL, Bulk Tanker, Small Parcel).
• Lead sourcing projects, RFx processes, and supplier negotiations.
• Execute contracts and apply total cost of ownership to decisions.
• Track category results and value delivery across focused categories.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Ariba

SAP

OTM

Job description

The Senior Buyer, Transportation Procurement, is responsible for sourcing, category execution, and supplier management across key North American transportation categories, with primary responsibility for Less-than-Truckload (LTL), Bulk Tanker, and Small Parcel. This role supports approximately $55 million in spend across 20+ suppliers. The Senior Buyer will partner closely with Logistics, Operations, Business Units, R&D, and corporate functions to support transportation procurement priorities across the North American zone.

Job Description

Transportation Category Ownership and Optimization

• Manage category strategies across key North American transportation categories, including LTL, Bulk Tanker, and Small Parcel.
• Partner with Logistics and business stakeholders to align transportation solutions with cost, service, and operational requirements.
• Drive sourcing execution, supplier management, contract management, and performance tracking across assigned categories.
• Track category results and value delivery across assigned transportation categories.
• Analyze market trends, supplier dynamics, business requirements, and cost drivers to inform category priorities.
• Identify and prioritize value-generating opportunities based on business impact, implementation complexity, and supply risk.
• Manage a pipeline of category and sourcing initiatives aligned with procurement objectives and business priorities.

Strategic Sourcing and Contract Management

• Lead sourcing projects and RFx processes across assigned transportation categories.
• Own supplier selection, negotiation, and award decisions in alignment with procurement and strategic sourcing standards.
• Execute and manage contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and business needs.
• Apply total cost of ownership principles to sourcing decisions, balancing cost, service, and operational considerations.

Requirements

• Ensure strategic sourcing processes are applied consistently across projects.
• Support continuous improvement and process discipline across sourcing and contract management activities.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• 3–5+ years of experience in indirect procurement, transportation procurement, logistics, or a related field.
• Experience managing sourcing events, supplier negotiations, contract execution, and supplier performance across assigned categories.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed business environment.
• Experience in transportation categories such as LTL, small parcel, truckload, or bulk transportation is preferred.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with source-to-pay, eProcurement, RFx, Ariba, SAP, and OTM tools.
• Experience with supplier performance, analytics, or risk management tools is a plus.

Communication Skills

• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate data, insights, and recommendations clearly across multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and suppliers without direct authority.

Special Skills

• Must have experience developing long-term business strategies, specifically establishing strategic direction based on insights into external market indices, the global supply chain, and the organization’s overall capabilities.
• Recognized as a quick learner and knowledgeable in respective fields.
• Develop strategies that align the function with organizational goals and generate positive impact.
• Must have experience in the sourcing life cycle process and a strong grasp of the tools needed to complete the process.
• Strong negotiating skills; ability to multitask; attention to detail; strong organizational skills; judgment to handle confidential information and challenging business situations; ability to lead and influence others; project management and problem-solving skills.

Travel

• May require up to 3 domestic trips a year.

New Hire Base Salary Range

• $89,800.00 – $112,200.00

Bonus

This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

Benefits

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future; we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing

We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Benefits Details

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location

Chicago/Aon Center

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.