Category Manager Indirects

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Kraft Heinz Company Full time

All posting locations: Southbank, Victoria, Australia

Job Function: 02 - Procurement

Date Published: 16-Apr-2024

Ref #: R-81410

Description & Requirements

As the ANJ Procurement Category Manager - Indirects (Ops), you will own the overall strategy development and execution, sourcing, and the partnership with both suppliers and internal stakeholder s for the Ops spend portfolio within ANJ.

You will also be a key contributor to the global Procurement strategies in partnership with the International and Global Procurement Category Leads.

The role requires working with, and managing, a small team of Senior Buyers, who individually, will own specific spend categories to optimize cost, value and service levels and ultimately enable the Ops function.

Position responsibilities:

  • Leading the end-to-end management of local ANJ Procurement Category Strategies under the ANZ Operations spend portfolio, which includes, but not limited to, Logistics, Fleet Utilities, Agricultural and Factory Services, Consumables, and other Manufacturing-related services. The spend portfolio has a total spend value of more than US$ 170M annually.
  • Understand current spend and future business requirements in accordance to ZBB policies, and drive value and savings through robust and disciplined category management.
  • Maintain a detailed knowledge of the spend categories within their remit, and build a comprehensive insight on relevant industries and market trends, to ensure that Kraft Heinz operates with a clear view of the market, supply options and suitable external partners, linking them to the overall delivery of the KHC business and Procurement strategies
  • Build, maintain and execute a healthy 12-month rolling pipeline of sourcing and procurement initiatives that support KHC's short-, mid- and long-term strategies .
  • Engage support and agreement for strategies from key stakeholders so that implementation and compliance is at optimal level.
  • 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
  • Promote effective management of more than 500 suppliers to sustain value throughout the life of the contract
  • Monitoring and review of supplier performance and execute KPI audits where appropriate
  • Working closely with the Head of Indirects and EPDM procurement team to identify opportunities to continuously improve cost, value and service levels.
  • Having the courage to challenge the status quo and a mindset to continually improve ways of working.
  • Perform assigned tasks in accordance with all Kraft Heinz relevant policies and applicable industry and legal regulations.

Required skills, qualifications and experience:

Skills/Technical Knowledge:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Highly resilient
  • Having a problem-solving mindset
  • Strong work ethic

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor degree in a related discipline is mandatory

Experience:

  • Worked within a similar role, preferably within a manufacturing/industrial environment
  • Experience in negotiation
  • Knowledge of contract development and implementation
  • Proficient in Excel and business procurement systems

Other:

  • Eligibility to work in Australia

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About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch.We're on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet.We're proud of where we've been – and even more thrilled about where we're headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands.Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we're growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

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