Manager, Innovation EMI - AFH

The Kraft Heinz Company
Chicago
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 104,200 - 130,200 annuallyFunction: Procurement & SourcingEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Negotiation","Influencing","Collaboration","Adaptability","Analytical problem-solving"]

Lead project-level procurement support for innovation initiatives across the business unit portfolio, serving as the primary procurement point of contact from pipeline priorities through supplier commercialization deliverables. Own end-to-end sourcing for externally manufactured innovation, including partner identification, RFPs, supplier evaluation, negotiations, contracting, and launch readiness. Also embed within internal plant innovation routines, coordinate cross-functional procurement teams, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement in innovation sourcing.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company
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Manager, Innovation EMI - AFH

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Job Summary

Lead project-level procurement support for innovation initiatives across the business unit portfolio, serving as the primary procurement point of contact from pipeline priorities through supplier commercialization deliverables. Own end-to-end sourcing for externally manufactured innovation, including partner identification, RFPs, supplier evaluation, negotiations, contracting, and launch readiness. Also embed within internal plant innovation routines, coordinate cross-functional procurement teams, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement in innovation sourcing.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead project-level procurement support for assigned innovation initiatives across the business unit portfolio.
  • •Own end-to-end sourcing for innovations commercialized through external manufacturers, including partner identification, RFPs, supplier evaluation, CAPEX and IP considerations, negotiations, contracting, onboarding, and launch preparation.
  • •Act as the procurement interface between business units, cross-functional teams, and external manufacturing partners through development, commercialization, launch, and early lifecycle support.
  • •Embed within internal Kraft Heinz plant innovation planning routines and serve as procurement integration lead to ensure the right resources are engaged at the right time.
  • •Conduct supplier and market landscape analysis, anticipate/escalate risks and readiness concerns, and drive continuous improvement in innovation procurement tools, routines, and ways of working.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 104,200 - 130,200 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid Leave401kLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceEmployee AssistanceFlexible Work

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, operations, engineering, or related field; MBA and/or advanced procurement qualifications preferred.
  • •Procurement experience in innovation sourcing, external manufacturing, commercialization, ingredients, packaging, or CAPEX-related categories.
  • •Strong experience working in cross-functional environments supporting new product development, commercialization, or launch execution.
  • •Strong negotiation and influence skills to shape decisions and build alignment across internal and external stakeholders.
  • •Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with source-to-pay tools such as SAP, Ariba, and Workday.
Experience:ProcurementInnovation sourcingExternal manufacturingCommercializationCAPEX
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:NegotiationInfluencingCollaborationAdaptabilityAnalytical problem-solving
Tech Stack:TableauPower BIMicrosoft Office SuiteSAPAribaWorkdayAI

Company Brief

The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is a global food and beverage company producing iconic packaged foods and condiments across categories like cheese, meals, condiments, and beverages, serving retail, foodservice, and consumer markets worldwide.
Industry: Food & Beverage
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded: 2015
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