Sr. Buyer, EMI - Meat & Cheese

The Kraft Heinz Company
Chicago
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 89,800 - 112,200 annuallyFunction: Procurement & SourcingEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Stakeholder management","Organizational","Problem-solving","Continuous improvement"]

Own external manufacturing sourcing and supplier management activities for Meat and Cheese. Lead day-to-day procurement work across supplier identification, bids, negotiations, contracting coordination, implementation, and performance monitoring. Coordinate with cross-functional partners (Operations, Finance, Quality, R&D, Legal, Supply Chain) to resolve issues and support category planning, cost improvement, and supply continuity. Use data and governance routines to strengthen sourcing processes, reduce total cost of ownership, and mitigate supply chain risk.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company
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Sr. Buyer, EMI - Meat & Cheese

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Job Summary

Own external manufacturing sourcing and supplier management activities for Meat and Cheese. Lead day-to-day procurement work across supplier identification, bids, negotiations, contracting coordination, implementation, and performance monitoring. Coordinate with cross-functional partners (Operations, Finance, Quality, R&D, Legal, Supply Chain) to resolve issues and support category planning, cost improvement, and supply continuity. Use data and governance routines to strengthen sourcing processes, reduce total cost of ownership, and mitigate supply chain risk.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own defined external manufacturing sourcing and supplier management activities within an assigned area.
  • •Execute sourcing for Meat and Cheese external manufacturing, including supplier identification, bid support, negotiations, contracting coordination, implementation, and performance monitoring.
  • •Manage ongoing supplier interactions to resolve issues, track escalations, and support performance management activities.
  • •Coordinate with cross-functional partners (Operations, Finance, Quality, R&D, Legal, Supply Chain) to move work forward and resolve issues within scope.
  • •Drive total cost improvements and manage supply chain risk through capacity planning and risk mitigation strategies.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 89,800 - 112,200 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid Leave401kLife InsuranceDisabilityEmployee Assistance

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, operations, engineering, or a related field.
  • •Solid procurement experience, ideally including external manufacturing, finished goods/ingredients/packaging, or CAPEX categories.
  • •Experience managing sourcing activities and supplier relationships including negotiations and contracting coordination in a complex environment.
  • •Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with source-to-pay tools such as SAP, Ariba, and Workday.
  • •Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across matrixed teams, with an execution and continuous improvement mindset.
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationStakeholder managementOrganizationalProblem-solvingContinuous improvement
Tech Stack:Microsoft Office SuiteSAPAribaWorkdayAIDigital tools

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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