Procurement Indirect Manager

Join to apply for the Procurement Indirect Manager role at Kraft Heinz. Objective The Procurement Indirects Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories such as Marketing, Trade Marketing, IT, HR, Facilities, Professional Services, Consultancy, Maintenance, Capex, and related Zero-Baseline Budget (ZBB) suppliers spend. This role establishes KPIs, dashboards and methodologies to optimize operations and drive strategic, automated processes. It ensures cost optimization, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and alignment with internal stakeholder needs. Key Activities / Deliverables Category Management: Lead sourcing and category management for all indirect spending areas, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement sourcing strategies, including RFPs, RFQs, and contract negotiations, ensuring alignment with business goals. Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Supplier Management: Monitor performance, ensure compliance with SLAs, and drive continuous improvement. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal departments (Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Factory / Manufacturing) to understand requirements, align procurement strategies, and support business objectives. Contract Management: Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring favorable terms, risk mitigation, and compliance with company policies. Data & Reporting: Analyze spend data, track KPIs, and prepare reports to support decision-making and demonstrate value delivered. Sustainability & Compliance: Ensure procurement practices align with ESG goals, legal requirements, and internal policies. Competencies Business Acumen – Understands the company's strategic goals and aligns procurement strategies accordingly. Strategic Thinking – Anticipates market trends and proactively develops sourcing strategies to drive long-term value. Decision-Making – Makes sound, data-driven decisions under pressure and with incomplete information. Procurement Expertise – Deep understanding of indirect procurement processes, tools, and best practices. Contract Management – Skilled in drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts with a focus on risk mitigation and value creation. Supplier Management – Builds strong supplier relationships and ensures performance through KPIs and continuous improvement. Stakeholder Engagement – Builds trust and collaborates effectively with internal clients across functions. Influencing & Negotiation – Persuasively communicates value and negotiates win-win outcomes. Communication – Clearly conveys complex ideas to diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing. Change Management – Leads or supports transformation initiatives and adapts to evolving business needs. Team Collaboration – Works well in cross-functional teams and may lead procurement project teams. Ethical Judgment – Acts with integrity, ensuring compliance with policies and ethical standards. Skills (Knowledge / Capabilities) Strategic Sourcing – Ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect categories. Contract Negotiation – Skilled in negotiating commercial terms, service levels, and risk clauses. Spend Analysis – Proficient in analyzing spend data to identify savings and optimization opportunities. Supplier Management – Experience in supplier selection, onboarding, performance tracking, and relationship management. Category Expertise – Deep knowledge of indirect categories such as IT, Marketing, HR, Facilities, and Professional Services. Procurement Tools – Familiarity with platforms like SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or Jaggaer. Cost Modeling – Ability to build and interpret cost models to support negotiations and decision-making. Budget Management – Understanding of budgeting processes and financial impact of procurement decisions. KPI Development – Experience in defining and tracking procurement performance metrics. Experience – 5–8 years in procurement, focusing on indirect categories. Negotiation & Analysis – Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills. Tool Proficiency – Experience with procurement tools (SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle). Communication – Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Language – Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus. Global Experience – Experience in a multinational or matrixed organization Contract Law – Knowledge of contract law and risk management. ESG & Diversity – Familiarity with ESG and supplier diversity initiatives. Location – Role in CDMX. Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups / Women / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity and other protected classes. #J-18808-Ljbffr