Procurement Packaging Senior Specialist

KraftHeinz

San Jose, Costa Rica
Packaging procurement expertise
Supplier relationship management
Contract management skills
The role is responsible for managing and optimizing the sourcing, procurement, and supply of packaging materials to support food manufacturing and production

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for managing and optimizing the sourcing, procurement, and supply of packaging materials to support food manufacturing and production.
  • The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging meets product specifications while optimizing costs and supplier performance.
  • The candidate will develop category strategies, lead sourcing initiatives, and drive cost-saving opportunities aligned with global teams and strategic plans.

Matching Summary

The role is responsible for managing and optimizing the sourcing, procurement, and supply of packaging materials to support food manufacturing and production.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Packaging procurement expertise
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Contract management skills
  • Cost optimization strategies
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • SAP Ariba or e-procurement systems
  • Advanced Excel and data analytics

Nice-to-have

  • Sustainability initiatives knowledge
  • Packaging innovation trends
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Business fluency in Spanish and English

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years procurement and supply chain experience
  • 2+ years packaging procurement experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field
  • Business fluency in Spanish and English
  • Experience in category management and strategic sourcing
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams

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