Location: Ahmedabad,Gujarat
Position: Direct Category Buyer
About The Position
We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Buyer to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The Direct Raw material buyers lies within the NA procurement. You'll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders. The development and implementation of procurement strategies to ensure supply at the best cost will be your primary responsibility. You're constantly looking for improvement activities within procurement.
In Brief, You Are Responsible For
Strategic sourcing - Develop, implement, and oversee procurement strategies for raw materials to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and reliable supply sources in alignment with the company's goals.
Supplier Management - Build, manage, and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts, and service agreements to ensure favorable terms.
Market Analysis - Continuously monitor and analyze market trends, pricing, and supply chain dynamics. Provide market intelligence and insights to guide procurement decisions and mitigate risks.
Cost Optimization - Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives without compromising on quality or supplier performance. Achieve procurement KPIs related to savings, delivery performance, and quality.
Supply Chain Collaboration - Work closely with supply chain, logistics, and production teams to forecast demand and ensure timely delivery of raw materials to meet production schedules.
Risk Management - Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address supply chain disruptions, price volatility, and seasonal variations in supply.
Sustainability Initiatives - Align procurement strategies with Kraft Heinz's sustainability goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Management.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or sourcing
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
- Fluency in English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, procurements systems (SAP) and analytical tools .Knowldege of SAP is a plus.
- Communication skills Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with both internal and external stakeholders is essential. People are easily be exposed to senior management, no matter their level. Clear communication forsters collaboration and ensures that stakeholders are aligned with sourcing strategies.
- Problem solving and Analytical Thinking - Buyers need to anticipate and solve problmes quickly, wheather is's dealing with supply chain disruptions, quality issues or cost overruns.
- Adaptability and flexibility the procurement landscape can change rapidly due to market fluctuations, supplier issues, or evolving business needs. A Buyer must be adaptable and flexible in adjusting strategies and responding to unexpected challenges, ensuring supply continuity while maintaining cost and quality objectives.
Professional Attributes
- Curiosity, positivity & passion - You're curious, positive and enthusiastic. People know you as the driver of the team.
- Confident / Ability to give pushback - We like people who are go getters and are not easily thrown off their game, not even when getting resistance.
- Analytical - We're a very data driven company, making it crucial to be able to translate complex data into a simple solution with an analytical approach.
- Result driven - You don't only focus on your own results, but always do what's best for the company.
- High pressure - You don't get easily stressed by pressure, on the opposite, a fast paced and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.
What we offer you
- An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
- A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
- A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at Kraft Heinz we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.
- Last and not least; there are always room for new insights: If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We're on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We're proud of where we've been and even more thrilled about where we're headed as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why us
We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures as we work together to lead the future of food.
Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we're growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
