Senior Procurement Lead External Manufacturing

Job Description
We have an excellent opportunity for an External Manufacturing Procurement Lead to make a difference at Kraft Heinz!
The role of External Manufacturing Procurement Lead lies within the Europe team, you will have 1 to 2 direct reports and you will be reporting to the Head of External Manufacturing & Procurement Operations in Europe .
You'll be working in a high performing team, with a business size of approximately 60 to 90 millions USD and alongside peers who are always trying to reach the next level. Sounds interesting?
In brief, you are responsible for:

• Support BU growth through leveraging external capacities and capabilities.
• Drive Value through Externally supported innovation.
• Define & execute cost saving plans for externally produced portfolio.
• Ensure sustainability of products with high quality standards.
• M anage the external manufacturing team for one of the 2 core growth platforms of Kraft Heinz including: Establish and deliver critical supply performance, negotiate critical contracts, identify quality / technical / business / EHS risks and related mitigation and corrective actions, establish a network strategy as part of growth strategy and influence critical stakeholders across supply chain.

Qualifications
Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position .

• Bachelors/Master's Degree (Supply, Quality, Engineering, Procurement), additional competences in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related fields are a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in increasingly responsible roles in the procurement or related activities. Experience in FMCG is a plus.
• People leadership experience highly valued.
• Engagement with senior internal stakeholder in a multicultural environment is a plus.
• Experience in the management of outsourced activities either leading external manufacturing or working for a contract manufacturer valued.
• Experience in managing sourcing of packaging materials or ingredients a significant plus.

Professional Attributes

• Communication Skills - People are easily be exposed to senior management, no matter their level. Therefore, it's important to have excellent interpersonal skills, to take care of all kinds of different collaborators.
• Resilience - Having the ability to bounce back after a disappointment or set back, big or small is what we value. Always continue to move onward & upward.
• Networking skills - You're able to be interesting and interested in business conversations, motivating people to want to be in your network. The stronger the network you have, the more easily you can get things done. You, highly aware of that, are constantly expending your network.
• Team player - Achieving results is nice, but achieving results with the team is simply the best. Being a standout colleague means you're sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.

What we offer you

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at KraftHeinz we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.
• A hybrid working model; because we believe the future of work is based on a building modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 days from home with additional 20 days per year to work from anywhere you want!
• Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Hybrid Work Allowance & Reimbursements, Bicycle & Gym Discount Plan, Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Health Insurance.
• A wide range of discounts with KraftHeinz's partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and many more!
• Last and not least; there are always room for new insights: If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!

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