About the position
We have an excellent opportunity available for a Senior Buyer- Flexibles & Labels to make a difference at Kraft Heinz.
The position is within the European zone and based in Amsterdam. You’ll be working in a high performing team,
alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You’ll be reporting into Fibers & Plastics Sr. Manager - Europe.
This role owns the flexibles & labels category across our European production footprint and will have significant
exposure to senior internal stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
In brief, you are responsible for:
• Lead the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for the Flexibles & Labels portfolio supporting multiple production
sites across Europe. Activities include sourcing, contracting, supplier management and productivity pipeline.
• Develop, champion, and execute sourcing strategies in line with business objectives that deliver sustainable
value (top- and bottom-line).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic and tactical suppliers as well as mitigate supply risk.
• Proactively manage contract coverage and maintanance to ensure supply continuity and mitigate risks.
• Monitor market and industry trends relevant to flexibles and labels (pricing, capacity, raw material, geopolitical
and regulatory risks) and translate insights into actionable sourcing decisions.
• Embed ESG (environmental, social and governance) considerations into sourcing strategies and supplier
execution — drive sustainable sourcing decisions, supplier sustainability assessments, and initiatives that
support Kraft Heinz’s commitments and regulatory demands.
• Deliver cost savings and value through negotiations, supplier optimization, specification rationalization, and
value engineering opportunities.
• Lead and support financial planning routines and budget setting for the spend area; translate complex data
into clear insights and recommendations to support senior stakeholder decision-making.
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.
• Education: Bachelor or Master’s Degree
• 4 to 6 years procurement or sourcing experience;
• Broad based knowledge of Direct Materials Procurement including and understanding of packaging materials.
• Fluency of the English language is essential
• Strong analytical to translate complex data into clear insight and actionable sourcing decisions.
• High results-orientation
• Strong written, verbal, and listening skills
• Ability to effectively negotiate and influence business decisions and change
Amsterdam
• Strong planning and execution skills
• Ability to multitask and juggle projects at varying levels of complexity
• Organizational agility – knows how to get things done both through formal and informal channels
• Excel working and communicating with senior level stakeholders
• Priority setting – spends his/her time and the time of others on what’s most important. Eliminates roadblocks
and creates focus.
• Strong understanding of Excel and in developing presentations
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.
• Ability to Simplify - We like to keep it simple. And to implement fast. Your simplification skills will be highly
appreciated, when providing simple solutions dealing with sophisticated challenges.
• 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.
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!
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. Hiring Manager
2. Director Procurement, Directs Europe and HRBP
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.