Manager, Indirects – Marketing Agencies

Kraft Heinz

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Base: $104,200.00 - $130,200.00; bonus: performanc...
5 to 7 years procurement experience
Indirect procurement expertise
Supplier performance and risk management
This role leads strategic sourcing and category management for a wide portfolio of complex marketing agency categories at Kraft Heinz

Job Summary

  • This role leads strategic sourcing and category management for a wide portfolio of complex marketing agency categories at Kraft Heinz.
  • The position requires managing mid-to-executive-level client relationships while acting as the high-level escalation point for supplier performance and risk issues.
  • Employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401k, paid time off, and flexible work arrangements supporting physical and emotional well-being.

Matching Summary

This role leads strategic sourcing and category management for a wide portfolio of complex marketing agency categories at Kraft Heinz.

Salary

Base: $104,200.00 - $130,200.00; Bonus: Performance-based bonus eligible; Benefits: Healthcare, 401k, PTO, and wellbeing programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 to 7 years procurement experience
  • Indirect procurement expertise
  • Supplier performance and risk management
  • Category planning and strategy development
  • Complex contract negotiation skills
  • Total cost of ownership management

Nice-to-have

  • Marketing background preferred
  • CPM or CPIM certification
  • Experience with SAP Ariba tools
  • Strong business acumen and influence
  • Multi-workstream project management

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, finance, or business
  • 5 to 7 years of procurement experience
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

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