Sr. Manager, Procurement - Repack

Kraft Heinz; Illinois; On-site; USD 121,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago seeks a senior procurement and supply chain leader to manage a multi-category Repack portfolio across ambient, refrigerated, and frozen networks. You will own the strategic direction for North America, including make-versus-buy assessments, network design, and footprint optimization to sustain value, continuity, and transformation.

You will drive cross-functional alignment, lead negotiations, and oversee supplier governance while managing total cost of ownership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field (Business, Supply Chain, or related).
• 7–10+ years in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Operations with proven results.
• Knowledge of food and beverage supply chains, manufacturing, sourcing, logistics, and supplier networks.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments with ownership mindset and urgency.
• Risk sensing, scenario planning, and practical path forward.
• Proven ability to lead strategic supplier partnerships and value across networks.
• Experience negotiating contracts and governance frameworks for continuity.
• Strong financial acumen: forecasting, budgeting, cost management, productivity.
• Process orientation with continuous improvement mindset and results.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives from strategy to execution.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing across leadership.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a complex, multi-category Repack portfolio across 40+ product categories.
• Own Repack strategy for North America, including network design and footprint optimization.
• Govern the Repack project portfolio balancing growth, service, capacity, and cost.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, Finance, Marketing, and Sales to develop category strategies.
• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives: market intelligence, supplier segmentation, negotiations.
• Serve as NA Zone lead for supplier relationship management.
• Collaborate with external partners to unlock growth and optimize cost.
• Lead supplier governance and business reviews for performance accountability.
• Lead complex negotiations and contract management for total value.
• Own category financial performance: budget, forecast, productivity delivery.
• Advance Total Cost of Ownership via value engineering and network transformation.

Skills

Procurement

Supply Chain

Operations

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Tableau

Power BI

Contract Lifecycle Management

Job description

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead a complex, multi-category Repack portfolio supporting 40+ product categories across ambient, refrigerated, and frozen networks.

• Own Repack strategy across the North America Zone, including make-versus-buy assessments, network design, and footprint optimization to support value creation, supply continuity, manufacturing flexibility, and long-term network transformation.

• Advance governance of the Repack project portfolio and pipeline, balancing growth, service, capacity, and cost objectives while driving cross-functional alignment, prioritization, and execution.

• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, Finance, Marketing, and Sales to develop and execute category strategies that support a fit-for-purpose network footprint.

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives, including market intelligence, supplier segmentation, competitive sourcing events, negotiations, and execution, to deliver sustainable value and competitive advantage.

• Serve as the North America Zone lead for supplier relationship management.

• Foster collaboration between Kraft Heinz and external partners to unlock growth, optimize cost, drive operational excellence and manage additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Lead supplier governance and business review routines to drive performance accountability, continuous improvement, proactive issue resolution, and sustained business results.

• Lead complex negotiations and contract management efforts to optimize total value across cost, quality, service, innovation, risk mitigation, and business continuity.

• Own category financial performance, including Annual Operating Plan development, forecasting, budget management, and productivity delivery.

• Advance Total Cost of Ownership through value engineering, process simplification, and network transformation initiatives.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree required (preferably in Business, Supply Chain, or related field).

• 7-10+ years of Procurement, Supply Chain, or Operations experience with a track record of delivering business results.

• Knowledge of food and beverage supply chains, including manufacturing (internal/external), sourcing, logistics, and supplier network management.

• Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments; adaptable and resilient through change; acts with ownership, curiosity, and urgency to challenge the status quo and deliver results.

• Risk sensing and scenario planning capability, able to anticipate issues, evaluate alternatives, and build practical paths forward.

• Proven ability to develop and lead strategic supplier partnerships, driving performance, innovation, risk management, and long-term value across complex supply networks.

• Experience negotiating, structuring, and managing supplier contracts and governance frameworks that balance value, risk, and business continuity.

• Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, budgeting, cost management, productivity initiatives, and delivering measurable bottom-line impact/TCO improvements.

• Proven process orientation and continuous improvement mindset; experience implementing simplification and operational excellence initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability, and performance.

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives/projects from strategy through execution; strong prioritization and decision-making across competing demands.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and influence skills, collaborating across functions and leadership levels; capable change leader who drives adoption from concept to execution.

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication capabilities, including advanced storytelling/presentation skills to translate complex topics for varied audiences.

• Digital and analytical proficiency: advanced Microsoft Office; experience with procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Ariba, contract lifecycle management tools); basic BI tools knowledge (Tableau, Power BI); curiosity and literacy in AI applications for insights and decision-making.

New Hire Base Salary Range

$120,800.00 - $151,000.00

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

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

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.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• 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(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

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.