Associate Director- Product Supply & Formulations - Meat

General information
All posting locations Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Job Function 02 - Procurement
Date Published 14-Oct-2022
Ref # R-62013
Description & Requirements
Role
The Associate Director- Product Supply & Formulations - Meat is responsible for developing the sourcing strategy and setting the agenda for annual bid events- supplier management- contract analysis for raw meat supply and best cost formula for meat formulations. This position supports a direct team on short and long-term sourcing strategies- leads department working capital initiatives- and assures progress against project timelines and results. The role is the key liaison with internal customers in the Business Units to drive meat supply performance targets. This person will balance and communicate trade-offs to S&OP- Marketing- R&D- Quality- Operations- and Procurement in support of meat supply and formulations. They will also focus on mentoring and advancement of department resources- process improvement- and delivering against departmental goals.
Primary Responsibilities

• Review spends- contract- and market analysis for meat supply
• Ensure adherence and compliance to procurement processes and policies
• Provide vital inputs for supply agreements and supervise compliance
• Deliver on challenging productivity and cash flow goals and create pipeline of projects
• Ensure adherence to meat supplier performance targets
• Communicate sourcing decisions to senior management and key partners
• Handle meat inventory working capital
• Responsible for 0–26-week meat supply assurance
• Develop sourcing strategies for assigned categories
• Run internal stakeholder communication and management and coordinate supplier relationship management
• Be responsible for capacity planning and development and execution of business continuity plans
• Set agenda and strategy for bid events- including- but not limited to- cost modeling- market analysis- and business need assessment
• Support supplier audits and ensure Supplier Quality Expectations compliance
• Lead all aspects of bid analyses and approve sourcing recommendations
• Lead and support the development of a team of four

Qualifications

• Presentation skills (proficiency in Power Point and comfortable presenting to groups)
• Excellent analytical skills (statistics- economics- modeling- strong Excel capabilities)
• Bachelor’s degree required (Ag Econ- Economics- Finance- Engineering desired)
• Minimum 10 years research- commodities and/or procurement experience required (commodities risk management experience desired)
• Organizational skills (handling workload and complexity)
• Track record of building teams and developing talent at all levels of the organization
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic negotiation and influencing skills
• Ground-breaking leader with a validated track-record of delivering results
• Ability to work with wide variety of business situations and all levels of management- trade groups- conventions- etc.)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race- religion- color- national origin- sex- gender- gender expression- sexual orientation- age- marital status- veteran status- or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process- to perform crucial job functions- and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation!
About Us
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do join our table and let’s make life delicious!
Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy and Collaboration
We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day.
As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
Vaccination & Office Collaboration Expectations
Our highest priority is always the health, wellbeing, and safety of our Kraft Heinz family. We require our office-based, home-based, R&D, and sales team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a medical or religious accommodation.
We believe our office environment fuels our collaboration, connection & community as an organization and allows our employees to grow toward greatness. We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today’s workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week. Additionally, employees who are subject to this hybrid model will be eligible to work from anywhere for up to six weeks in a rolling 12-month period (in maximum two-week increments and according to benefits and tax guidelines). Some jobs may be required to be performed fully in office depending on the role’s responsibilities and requirements.