Sr. Manager, EMI - MCCS

The Kraft Heinz Company
Chicago
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 120,800 - 151,000 annuallyFunction: Procurement & SourcingEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["People leadership","Coaching","Communication","Stakeholder management","Continuous improvement"]

Lead and develop a team of external manufacturing buyers to drive end-to-end sourcing and supplier management across the portfolio. Translate business and procurement priorities into buyer workplans, coach teams through negotiations and execution challenges, and oversee supplier relationship management and performance. Partner cross-functionally across R&D, Marketing, Finance, Legal, Sales, and Operations, while building category strategies, a 3-year supplier outlook, and continuous improvement in sourcing ways of working.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company
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Sr. Manager, EMI - MCCS

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Job Summary

Lead and develop a team of external manufacturing buyers to drive end-to-end sourcing and supplier management across the portfolio. Translate business and procurement priorities into buyer workplans, coach teams through negotiations and execution challenges, and oversee supplier relationship management and performance. Partner cross-functionally across R&D, Marketing, Finance, Legal, Sales, and Operations, while building category strategies, a 3-year supplier outlook, and continuous improvement in sourcing ways of working.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and develop a team of external manufacturing buyers responsible for sourcing and supplier management across the portfolio.
  • •Translate business, category, and procurement priorities into clear buyer focus, workplans, and execution expectations.
  • •Coach buyers through sourcing decisions, supplier issues, negotiation preparation, and execution challenges.
  • •Drive disciplined short- to mid-term execution of sourcing activities, including bid processes, negotiations, contracting coordination, implementation, and follow-through.
  • •Oversee day-to-day supplier management routines and performance management, including issue resolution, escalation support, and ongoing supplier relationship management.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 120,800 - 151,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid LeaveLife InsuranceDisability Insurance

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, operations, engineering, or a related field; MBA and/or advanced procurement qualifications preferred.
  • •Significant procurement experience, ideally including external manufacturing, finished goods, ingredients, packaging, CAPEX, or related categories.
  • •Demonstrated people leadership experience coaching and developing high-performing teams.
  • •Strong experience in sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, contracting, and operational execution in complex environments.
  • •Experience developing category strategies and supplier plans connecting near-term execution to longer-term business needs.
Experience:ProcurementSupply chainExternal manufacturingSupplier managementCategory strategy
Education:Bachelor's in supply chain, business, finance, operations, engineering, or related field
Skills:People leadershipCoachingCommunicationStakeholder managementContinuous improvement
Tech Stack:Microsoft Office SuiteSAPAribaWorkday

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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