Procurement Strategist

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Category Manager Indirects to join our team at The Kraft Heinz Company. 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

• Develop and implement category strategies to drive value and savings across our indirect spend portfolio, which includes logistics, fleet, utilities, agricultural and factory services, consumables, and other manufacturing-related services.
• Lead the end-to-end management of local procurement category strategies, including spend analysis, market research, and supplier relationship management.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive understanding of market trends, supply options, and suitable external partners to ensure that Kraft Heinz operates with a clear view of the market.
• Develop and execute a healthy 12-month rolling pipeline of sourcing and procurement initiatives to support our short-, mid-, and long-term business strategies.
• Engage with key stakeholders to secure support and agreement for strategies, ensuring optimal implementation and compliance.
• Lead supplier relationship management and supplier development programs to deliver on strategic agenda and drive competitive advantage for the business.
• Monitor and review supplier performance, executing KPI audits as necessary.
• Collaborate with the Head of Indirects and EPDM procurement team to identify opportunities to continuously improve cost, value, and service levels.
• Challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement in ways of working.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline is mandatory.
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving mindset.
• Proficient in Excel and business procurement systems.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.

What We Offer

As a Category Manager Indirects at The Kraft Heinz Company, you will have the opportunity to work with a global leader in the food industry, driving value and savings across our indirect spend portfolio. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team, working closely with stakeholders to deliver on strategic agenda and drive competitive advantage for the business.