Manager, Procurement - Innovation (Elevation)

Primary   Responsibilities     ​ ​ Execute the external innovation strategy development and deployment for Kraft   Heinz’s food and beverage product categories.     ​ Execute the External Innovation Deployment process for new product innovations, taking product concepts and ideas from incubation at small scale pilot facilities through accelerated test market launches to full-scale factory production and national launch.   ​ Support   for external manufacturing   Category Managers on commercialization on scale-up innovations.     ​ Responsible for strategic sourcing activities related to supplier selection, including competitive bidding, sourcing selection, commercial terms negotiation, including IP and CAPEX strategies, contracting, supplier onboarding (system on-boarding and establishing ways of working), and being the primary relationship liaison between KHC and the vendor throughout commercialization, launch, and initial product lifecycle.   ​ Create and foster effective supplier relationships   and   performance accountability   as well as leverage their expertise and capabilities to accelerate and streamline   the execution of our innovation pipeline .   ​ Conduct   landscape analysis to identify   and evaluate existing and potential suppliers   that have the required capabilities to   execute our innovation projects.   ​ Facilit ate   forums to identify   areas of opportunity within Kraft Heinz innovation processes and   implement   best practices, new ways of working, and/or processes to streamline efficiency and effectiveness related to strategic sourcing, supplier development, and procurement’s role in commercialization of new product(s).     ​ Responsible to effectively execute   supplier segmentation according to Kraft Heinz principles and   implement the   corresponding   supplier relationship management   routines ; including business performance reviews, continuous improvement opportunities, sustainability, quality, service, and cost management.     ​ Execute   supplier led innovation through Supplier relationships and internal stakeholder management aligning capabilities and technology with the needs of the business. Foster collaboration between Kraft Heinz and external partners to unlock growth and value. ​     Expected Experience   & Required Skills   ​ ​ Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, finance, business, or equivalent. MBA and/or advanced Procurement qualifications preferred (CPM, CPIM, etc.). Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education will be considered in lieu of a degree.   Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Procurement ( i.e.,   Indirect,   CAPEX , Ingredients, Packaging) , and/or   Finance .   P rocess engineering experience   is highly   preferred .       ​ D emonstrated knowledge or experience in food or beverage manufacturing   process.   ​ Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with other driven   stakeholders.   ​ Results oriented,   driven,   and able to execute   innovation   strategies.   ​ Process-thinking mindset to drive new processes and value streams.   ​ Ability to effectively negotiate and influence business decisions and   change.   ​ ​ Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills, as well as interpersonal and presentation skills.     ​ Leadership   role experience and preferably experien ce working in diverse teams and matrix   organizations.   ​ Ability to quickly develop a level of organizational agility, i.e., know how to get things done both through formal and informal channels.     ​ Ability to balance competing priorities and spend their   time   and   the time of others on what’s most important .     ​ ​ Able to multitask and juggle projects at varying levels of complexity.       ​ ​ Have strong analytical, planning, and execution skills, including exceptional