Procurement Category Manager
3 weeks ago
Job Summary
The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a skilled Procurement Category Manager - Indirects to join our team. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to optimize cost, value, and service levels for our indirect spend portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end management of local procurement category strategies under the ANZ Operations spend portfolio, which includes logistics, fleet utilities, agricultural and factory services, consumables, and other manufacturing-related services.
- Understand current spend and future business requirements in accordance with ZBB policies and drive value and savings through robust and disciplined category management.
- Maintain a detailed knowledge of the spend categories within your remit and build a comprehensive insight on relevant industries and market trends to ensure that Kraft Heinz operates with a clear view of the market, supply options, and suitable external partners.
- Build, maintain, and execute a healthy 12-month rolling pipeline of sourcing and procurement initiatives that support KHC's short-, mid-, and long-term strategies.
- Engage support and agreement for strategies from key stakeholders to ensure optimal implementation and compliance.
- Lead supplier relationship management (SRM) and supplier development programs in partnership with key stakeholders and strategic suppliers to deliver on strategic agenda and drive competitive advantage for the business.
- Promote effective management of over 500 suppliers to sustain value throughout the life of the contract.
- Monitor and review supplier performance and execute KPI audits where appropriate.
- Work closely with the Head of Indirects and EPDM procurement team to identify opportunities to continuously improve cost, value, and service levels.
- Have the courage to challenge the status quo and a mindset to continually improve ways of working.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline is mandatory.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Highly resilient.
- Having a problem-solving mindset.
- Strong work ethic.
- Experience in negotiation.
- Knowledge of contract development and implementation.
- Proficient in Excel and business procurement systems.
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