What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer position at The Kraft Heinz Company?
Summary
As a Senior Buyer, you will own strategy development and execution, sourcing, and supplier partnership for the designated portfolio within ANJ. You will also be a key contributor to the global strategies in partnership with the International and Global Procurement Category Leads.
Key Responsibilities
Leading development and implement local Procurement Category Strategies and supporting the development of global Procurement Category Strategies, where applicable.
Management and execution of Procurement Category Strategy project pipeline
Creation of sourcing strategies including internal needs assessment, market assessment, management of sourcing events (RfX), leading negotiations, supplier selection, and contracting/contract approval cycles.
Build and maintain market intelligence to understand cost drivers, inflation development, market dynamics, and opportunities for innovation or other business benefit
Work with local and global stakeholders to collate and align mid-and-long-term strategies based on business needs and strategic objectives
Define and manage annual ESG and productivity projects related to category goods/services in collaboration with Procurement Operations team and functional counterparts
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
Measure and manage Procurement category performance to against business needs
About you
The successful candidate will have worked within a similar role preferably within a manufacturing/ industrial environment,
Have experience in negotiation, a knowledge of contract development and implementation
Be proficient with excel and business procurement systems.
Tertiary qualified
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills will underpin your success in this role.
About us
Hybrid Working - Flexibility around when and where you work.
Great Place to Work certification in Australia.
In House Training Programs
Corporate Discount Programs & Novated Leasing - Utilize a range of discount programs (gym membership, health insurance, banking
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Location(s)FreshwaterKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
It is the continuing policy of The Kraft Heinz Company to afford full equal employment opportunity to qualified employees and applicants, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental handicaps, military or veteran status, sexual preference, or any other protected condition or characteristic in conformity with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
Final candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship. Exceptions requesting work visa sponsorship will be reviewed on a case to case basis.
