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[Apply on Kraft Heinz Company’s careers site →](https://jobs.kraftheinz.com/careers/job/1970324837569420) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Kraft Heinz Company](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/) / Director, Indirect Procurement – Capex, MRO, and Utilities​ ## Job description ​​​​ Build and maintain strong relationships with Business Unit, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and other key stakeholders from plant to executive leadership, as well as strategic suppliers, to align priorities and deliver against business needs. ​Lead and develop the Capex, MRO, and Utility Services Procurement team to create and execute category strategies, deliver business commitments, and build procurement capabilities. ​Lead sourcing and category management across a broad portfolio of complex and business-critical Capex, MRO, and Utility Services categories supporting North American manufacturing and operations. ​Shape the procurement category operating model and drive adoption of digital tools and capabilities to improve buying efficiency, compliance, spend visibility, data integrity, and contractual coverage. ​Establish and lead governance, prioritization, and decision-making routines with Business Units that simplify engagement with Procurement ​Lead category strategy, sourcing, negotiation, contracting, implementation, and ongoing category management to support asset acquisition and protection, operational reliability, and the evolving needs of our manufacturing network. ​​​Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, finance, operations, engineering, or a related field; MBA and/or advanced procurement qualifications preferred ​Significant procurement experience, ideally including CAPEX, maintenance, utilities, or related categories ​Proven track record building high-performing teams by setting clear direction and priorities, leaning into coach and guide, empowering the team, and driving accountability. ​Strong experience in category strategy, strategic sourcing, negotiation, contracting, supplier relationship management, commercialization support, and operating model leadership ​Strong business acumen with the ability to connect procurement decisions to business strategy, financial performance, and growth outcomes ​Results-oriented, adept at solving complex challenges and dealing with ambiguity; anticipates and adjusts for problems and obstacles in the team or the organization. ​Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven track record of building effective business relationships. Effective stakeholder management skills, especially with senior leadership. ​Effective negotiator and influencer with demonstrated examples with internal stakeholders and external suppliers/partners. ​Strong curiosity about AI, digital tools, and emerging capabilities, with the ability to identify practical applications that improve decision quality and organizational effectiveness ​Highly solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to simplify complexity, frame pragmatic paths forward, and help teams move from issue identification to aligned action ​Experience leading through ambiguity, balancing multiple priorities, and making sound, data-driven decisions ​Strong organizational agility and the ability to get work done through formal and informal channels ​Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and have an understanding for source-to-pay tools (SAP, Ariba, Workday, etc.).​​ ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 23, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: 16 days - Location: Chicago/Aon Center, Illinois, United States of America[Apply on Kraft Heinz Company’s careers site →](https://jobs.kraftheinz.com/careers/job/1970324837569420) ## Hiring at Kraft Heinz Company - Open jobs: 768 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 11, 2026 [All Kraft Heinz Company jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Kraft Heinz Company ### [Group Lead, Supply Chain Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/838f167d97ceb7373f97/) Chicago/Aon Center, Illinois, United States of America ### [Lead, NA Portfolio Productivity - MCCS](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/da96cd2146ac1adae441/) Chicago/Aon Center, Illinois, United States of America ### [Manager, EMI - Innovation Desserts](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/f590562d00f7b718fdba/) Chicago/Aon Center, Illinois, United States of America ### [Manager, Indirects - Transportation Procurement](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/9076d922cacb1a08da94/) Chicago/Aon Center, Illinois, United States of America ### [Manager, Innovation EMI - AFH](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/ac9bc486cd7d34f9e869/) Chicago/Aon Center, Illinois, United States of America ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [CapEx Project Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ecolab/jobs/bb19205c5c4eb987c174/) Ecolab · Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, United States of America ### [Finance Manager, Transportation Capex FP&A, NA Ops FCAP (Fixed, Capex, Analytics & Planning Finance)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/1de7b6caeefbcbcff3cc/) Amazon · US, WA, Bellevue ### [Sr. Financial Analyst, Transportation Capex FP&A, NA Ops FCAP (Fixed, Capex, Analytics & Planning Finance)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/6e9ed9f39c3769df4589/) Amazon · US, WA, Bellevue ### [Commodity Manager - CapEx](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/prysmian/jobs/b845f2cc1dfa2de212dc/) Prysmian · Highland Heights, KY ### [Corporate Real Estate CAPEX Project Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/5cd2c33a601080e12f3b/) Hitachi · Alamo, TN, United States [Jobs in Illinois](/locations/us-il/)[Supply Chain & Logistics jobs](/functions/supply-chain-logistics/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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