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[Apply on Kraft Heinz Company’s careers site →](https://jobs.kraftheinz.com/careers/job/1970324837521636) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Kraft Heinz Company](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/) / Manager, Indirects - Transportation Procurement ## Job description - Develop and maintain multi-year category strategies for assigned transportation subcategories, grounded in business needs, market intelligence, supplier capability, and financial opportunity - Translate category strategy into a prioritized pipeline of sourcing, productivity, risk management, and supplier performance initiatives - Lead strategic sourcing events, including RFx development, supplier evaluation, negotiation, award recommendations, and implementation planning - Lead complex commercial negotiations and contract execution in alignment with procurement policies and source-to-pay standards - Manage supplier relationships and conduct supplier business reviews to monitor performance, address risks, and escalate issues when needed - Track category market dynamics, including pricing trends, cost drivers, supplier shifts, and innovation opportunities, and translate those insights into action with business stakeholders - Partner with Finance and Data Analytics to manage total cost of ownership, quantify savings opportunities, and support fact-based decision-making - Identify, assess, and prioritize productivity initiatives based on complexity, implementation effort, business risk, timing, and financial impact - Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Logistics, Customer Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Legal, and other corporate functions to ensure alignment and execution support - Influence decisions across mid- to executive-level stakeholders through clear recommendations, strong - Drive contract and program compliance through disciplined supplier management and partnership with internal stakeholders Anticipate risks, close gaps, and follow through on commitments with an owner mindset - Support the development and direction of internal resources and third-party support aligned to category priorities Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience Experience: 7+ years of experience in Indirect Procurement, transportation procurement, logistics, supply chain, or a related category management field Technical/System Skills: - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite - Experience with source-to-pay or eProcurement tools preferred, such as Ariba, SAP, or Keelvar. - Experience in supplier performance, risk management, and analytics tools preferred Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills Core Skills: - Category strategy development and execution - Strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation - Contract lifecycle management - Cross-functional influence and stakeholder alignment - Cost modeling and financial analysis - Project and portfolio management - Sound judgment in complex or confidential business situations Supervisory: No direct reports; may provide direction to internal resources and third-party support partners Travel: May require up to 6 trips per year $'s Managed: $285 Million Organizational Influence: North America Customers / Suppliers Supported: 30+ Internal Stakeholder Exposure: High Supplier Facing: Yes Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values. ### New Hire Base Salary Range $104,200.00 - $130,200.00 Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. ### Wellbeing We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families. You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example: Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training Emotional - Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 15, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 33 days - Location: Chicago/Aon Center, Illinois, United States of America - Pay: $104,200.00 - $130,200.00[Apply on Kraft Heinz Company’s careers site →](https://jobs.kraftheinz.com/careers/job/1970324837521636) ## More jobs at Kraft Heinz Company ### [Head of Labor Relations & People Strategy - North American Supply Chain & Procurement](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/f88673308877f2943687/) 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 ### [Lead, NA Procurement - Value Creation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/c9fe9e8bb0c336528d99/) 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, 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 ### [Procurement Senior Manager - Indirects NA MRO Services Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pepsico/jobs/da14423d5f6c00646a95/) PepsiCo · Purchase, New York +2 more ### [Manager/Sr Manager of Procurement, Indirects, Development & OM](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/repsol/jobs/a5969e59ad6faf37f9fd/) Repsol · Downtown Houston ### [Sr. Transportation Procurement Mgr, AWS Cloud Logistics, Procurement](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/b887fd2a85259f84242c/) Amazon · US, TX, Austin ### [Procurement and Strategy Manager, Amazon Global Supply Chain and Transportation Procurement (GSCTP)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/2d3c2c5afe50899d0e05/) Amazon · US, TX, Austin ### [TRAILER TEMPERATURE CHECKER/TRANSPORTATION CLERK - Transportation Department - 3rd shift (8pm start)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kroger/jobs/2d3eee8ed8a8c9d513cc/) Kroger · Indian Trail, North Carolina, Indian Trail Whse-Transportation OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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