Strategic Ingredient Commodities Lead

Kraft Heinz

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 164,000 - 205,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Kraft Heinz seeks an Associate Director of Commodities Procurement to lead strategic planning and sourcing for Oils, Grains, Flour, Pasta, Sweeteners and Starches across the North American Zone. You will coach category managers, build category strategies, and drive negotiations with key suppliers to optimize TCO and financial performance.

You will manage internal stakeholders across Business Units, Operations, Finance, Quality, R&D and Global Procurement, ensuring alignment with global

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, finance, or business; MBA preferred or equivalent experience.
7–10 years of direct procurement experience, with 5+ years in commodities/ingredient experience.
Proven ability to build high-performing teams and coach staff.
Strong business acumen to explain results to non-procurement audiences.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Strategic thinker with organizational agility.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and source-to-pay tools.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement category strategies for Oils, Grains, Flour, Pasta, Sweeteners and Starches.
Lead supplier selection and complex negotiations; manage high-level relationships.
Coach and develop category managers; coordinate with internal stakeholders.
Drive productivity, cost reduction, and Total Cost of Ownership optimization.
Monitor market trends and communicate insights to senior leadership.
Collaborate with global procurement and cross-functional teams.