Senior Analyst, Procurement Price Improvement
This is a Chicago based role, reporting through R&D, in which the individual will be leading the Price Improvement Portfolio for procurement-based productivity projects across our North American businesses. The candidate will identify and mitigate risks and work cross functionally to build pipelines to drive delivery of the Pricing Initiative portfolio to meet business goals. Candidate will be required to develop strong cadence and routines with Procurement to capture cost reduction opportunities across our Supplier and External Manufacturing network, while collaborating with Finance Teams to ensure initiatives financially deliver by forecast. As well, the role supports value engineering projects (e.g. reformulation, packaging changes) through portfolio accuracy, risk management identification, financial analysis, and reporting. Candidates should have examples of developing work plans and routines, leading projects with multiple partners, and bringing cross-functional teams together to complete project plans. This includes understanding the business need, defining scope, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, communicating results, handling challenging cross functional priorities across a multi-category portfolio. Proven communication, organizational agility, and collaboration skills are critical in this role. The candidate should have strong project management skills in operations, procurement, or R&D space, able to apply prior findings or scientific principles for fast adaptation, challenge the status quo for productivity improvements. This position requires an individual to handle multiple assignments/tasks concurrently and demonstrate a high degree of autonomy. Exhibiting a collaborative and “thinking outside of the box” demeanor while applying innovative solutions are a must. While this role has no direct reports, this role will be indirectly handling and working with Procurement teams, Finance and R&D personnel, to effectively drive the Efficiency Agenda.
What's on the menu?
Portfolio Management of Price Improvement initiatives – build savings pipeline via working with Procurement Leaders and Buyers, identify and mitigate portfolio risks, advance execution issues and finally drive delivery of PI pipeline to meet Target
Review, analyze, and report on Value Engineering initiatives led by R&D
Create governance structure that links people, process and tool in managing PI portfolio for accuracy, reliability and integrity in financial forecasts
Challenge the status quo and define a path to succeed
Stakeholder management across Procurement and Finance Leadership
Financial analysis of PI portfolio to show sufficiency and/or risks
Collaborate with PMO, Value Engineering, and R&D Leadership to solve issues regarding pricing impacting VE initiatives
Recipe for Success – apply now if this sounds like you!
Minimum bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Direct Procurement (i.e., Ingredients, Packaging, External Manufacturing), Operations, Engineering, Food Science, Product R&D, or Packaging R&D.
Prior Continuous Improvement experience within Operational environments desired
Strong Project Management & Excellent Organizational skills
Strong written, verbal, and listening skills
Ability to effectively negotiate and influence business decisions and change
Strong Analytical, Planning and Execution skills
Effective at establishing trust and building effective business relationships
Interpersonal Agility – knows how to get things done both through formal and informal channels
Proficient Excel Skills and in developing Presentations
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Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$88,000.00 – $110,000.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center, Glenview R&D Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.