Job Description
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Are you looking for a new challenge in Procurement? Do you want a career in which you can have a true impact? Do you have sound decision-making and negotiation skills? Do you have strong problem solving skills?
At Kraft Heinz, we are transforming the food industry and we are looking for professionals like you! Join us in our journey in becoming the best food company, growing a better world.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Support Procurement manager to develop category, sourcing, and supplier management strategies for responsible packaging commodities that will meet the overall business objectives set forth by Greater China leadership team and that abide by our global procurement policies
• Deliver results in key performance areas for responsible commodities, including cost management, budgeting & financial predictability, cash performance, inventory reduction, service & quality to plants, process improvements, innovation, and alignment with our internal business partners
• Drive the leverage of total buying scope in all factories for responsible commodities. Leading the implementation of continuous improvement projects together with stakeholders and suppliers
• Understand the supply markets that we are buying in to define and implement a strategy with our suppliers and potential suppliers that generate a competitive advantage to Kraft Heinz
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the packaging commodity markets that impact the materials we buy, develop a risk management program for each commodity, and communicate that plan to business leaders for approval and adoption
• Lead the supplier performance management and supplier competency development program, to improve overall suppliers’ capability to meet Kraft Heinz requirement in terms of quality, capacity, flexibility, cost advantage and stability
• Co-ordinate and facilitate the interaction and communication between our suppliers and the Kraft Heinz personnel they interact with to ensure business alignment and efficient work processes
• Continually review industry and peer best practices; educate our organization about them; and develop plans to implement those that provide a competitive advantage to Kraft Heinz
REQUIREMENTS
• Full time Bachelor’s degree
• Good command of both written and spoken English
• Sourcing experience in Multinational companies is a must
• Strong Problem Solving Skill
• Ability to develop and present relevant business cases to senior management for review and approval
• Good negotiation / communication skills and good influence with stakeholders
• Willingness and ability to travel across China as projects desire