Procurement Indirect Specialist / Buyer

Job description

Lead the end-to-end procurement process for indirect categories (Marketing, Trade Marketing, Leases & Rentals, People, and Legal) across the Hispanic Countries region. Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with Kraft Heinz's business objectives and regional goals. Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Marketing, Legal, and other departments) to define service needs and align sourcing strategies with business goals.

Build and manage relationships with strategic suppliers, ensuring performance, compliance with company standards, and alignment with business needs. Optimize procurement processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels across categories. Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements to secure the best terms and conditions. Support all markets in the region to implement optimal footprint solutions, focusing on service levels and cost efficiency with strategic suppliers.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and ethical sourcing principles. Lead business review meetings with strategic suppliers, covering performance, economic topics, and continuous improvement agendas. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and innovation in category management. Manage suppliers' master data to support supply security and service level objectives.

Measurement

# of Suppliers and Categories under Strategic Category Methodology

• Manage supplier master data (10%) +3 years of experience in Procurement, with a focus on indirect categories
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field Experience in FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) or a multinational environment (highly preferred)
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills

Intermediate English Advanced Excel

• Knowledge of SAP Ariba (plus) Good communication at different levels Dynamic and analytical profile
• Strong interpersonal skills and strategic approach
• Ability to execute in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and challenging deadlines Resilient, process-oriented, strong analytical and creative problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to multitask across projects of varying complexity
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and influence key decision makers internally and externally, regionally and globally