About the position
We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced project manager to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The Procurement Associate Manager role lies within European and Pacific Developed Markets (EPDM Zone). You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You’ll be reporting into Hannah Chambers- EPDM Procurement & Sustainability. Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders. The delivery of Innovation, Productivity & ESG Pipeline will be your primary responsibility. You’re constantly looking for improvement activities within Tomato Ketchup & Away from Home cross-functional teams (called ‘pods’).
In brief, you are responsible for:
Acting as Procurement and Sustainability representative in cross-functional pods supporting productivity, innovation & ESG agenda for Tomato Ketchup and Away from Home products.
Liaising between project teams, Procurement sourcing teams, and sustainability team to ensure strategic alignment and support strategic sourcing initiatives to deliver the pod project pipeline.
Supporting to connect with EPDM markets to share project pipeline, project status and procurement/sustainability strategy/insights.
Support business case development to build robust project pipeline for execution.
Support routine business reporting on POD performance and project milestones with support of European project manager.
Lead/support ideation sessions within the POD.
Create and manage relationship with suppliers and copackers connected to projects.
Collaborate with Procurement Operations team and other key stakeholders to support project execution.
Support necessary sourcing activities (RFI, RFP) in collaboration with buyer/sourcing team to support delivery of the POD project pipeline.
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.
· Professional-level English
· Undergraduate degree in business, engineering, or food science; Masters degree is a plus.
· 3+ years professional experience with a record of strong performance.
· Experience in project management is preferred.
· Experience with complex stakeholder management is preferred.
· Professional services experience is a plus.
· Procurement/Ops experience is a plus.
Professional Attributes
· Confident / Ability to give pushback - We like people who are go getters and are not easily thrown off their game, not even when getting resistance.
· 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.
· Analytical - We’re a very data driven company, making it crucial to be able to translate complex data into a simple solution with an analytical approach.
· Result driven - You don’t only focus on your own results, but always do what’s best for the company.
· Project management skills - Time management has no secrets for you. You’re organized, structured and always have an overview of all the deliverables. You know how to bring multiple projects to a successful ending within the given timeframe.
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 Kraft Heinz 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 Kraft Heinz’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!
Our Hiring Process
After the application and CV screening, you are invited to complete our Cognitive Assessment and will have an introductory telephone call with the Talent Acquisition Team. If positive, you will interview with:
1. Hannah Chambers and HR Business Partner
2. Bryn Wilkinson and Cross-functional Interviewer
3. All positive? Job offer!
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin,
age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.