The Packaging Procurement Manager is responsible for sourcing packaging, supporting projects, negotiations, and stakeholder relationships in Turkey's procurement operations.
Job Description
Job Description
About the Position
The Kraft Heinz Company is looking for a Procurement Packaging Manager who will have the responsibility for sourcing of Packaging category for in Turkey. This role is key to ensure smooth integration of local procurement in East procurement organization and to continue supporting business with procurement activities for the Category (Direct) and supporting other buying activities across the category. This role reports to Head of Procurement in Turkey. The key stakeholders are to be identified, mostly local procurement leader, Plant Director, Supply Chain Director East, Head of S&OP and Logistics.
In brief, you will be responsible for
Execute Sourcing strategies provided by the Global Procurement (tenders, benchmarks etc)
• Identify and drive savings projects in collaboration with stakeholders and peers
• Execute negotiation with suppliers to protect KHC targets, costs, values
• Execute contracting in line with KH procurement processes
• Strong communication skills (oral & written), including strong negotiation and influencing skills the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels, both internally and externally
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and followthrough within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of best practices in procurement producers globally, project administration and follow-up and contract management
What you bring
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.
Location(s)
Istanbul Branch
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
Job Description
About the Position
The Kraft Heinz Company is looking for a Procurement Packaging Manager who will have the responsibility for sourcing of Packaging category for in Turkey. This role is key to ensure smooth integration of local procurement in East procurement organization and to continue supporting business with procurement activities for the Category (Direct) and supporting other buying activities across the category. This role reports to Head of Procurement in Turkey. The key stakeholders are to be identified, mostly local procurement leader, Plant Director, Supply Chain Director East, Head of S&OP and Logistics.
In brief, you will be responsible for
- Support project leader in project management;
- collect & provide analysis of documents/data (contracts, policies, simple translation, spend analysis etc
- build strong relationship with stakeholders
- identify, mitigate, and escalate risks
- ensure proper knowledge transfer from external procurement team o support smooth handover of procurement activities from external procurement team
- actively contribute to creating a procurement process that is fully aligned with all KHC policies.
- support and organize relevant KHC trainings for the procurement team
Execute Sourcing strategies provided by the Global Procurement (tenders, benchmarks etc)
• Identify and drive savings projects in collaboration with stakeholders and peers
• Execute negotiation with suppliers to protect KHC targets, costs, values
• Execute contracting in line with KH procurement processes
• Strong communication skills (oral & written), including strong negotiation and influencing skills the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels, both internally and externally
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and followthrough within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of best practices in procurement producers globally, project administration and follow-up and contract management
What you bring
- Bachelor's or master's degree from a reputable university
- 5+ years experience in Procurement food industry is a plus.
- Fluent in English
- Analytical thinking capabilities and result-driven
- Agility & quick learning
- Passion for improving and proactive nature
- Communication Skills
- Effective working relationships with cross-functional teams
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-change environment
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.
Location(s)
Istanbul Branch
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
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