Director, Indirect Procurement – Capex, MRO, Utilities

The Kraft Heinz Company

. Build and maintain relationships with business, engineering, operations, finance, legal, and other stakeholders, as well as strategic suppliers .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $190,300 - $237,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, category strategy, and supplier relationship management, with a strong focus on driving continuous improvement and cost reduction. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and effectively engage stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives.

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Procurement ExperienceCategory StrategyNegotiationSupplier Relationship ManagementMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Category ManagementSourcingContractingCost ReductionData-Driven Decision MakingGovernanceCommercial EvaluationRisk AssessmentSupplier ManagementContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational AgilityTeam LeadershipInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

SAPAribaWorkdayDigital ToolsSource-to-Pay Tools

Industry Keywords

CapexMROUtility ServicesSupply ChainBusiness Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain relationships with business, engineering, operations, finance, legal, and other stakeholders, as well as strategic suppliers
Lead and develop the Capex, MRO, and Utility Services Procurement team
Lead sourcing and category management across complex Capex, MRO, and Utility Services categories supporting North American manufacturing and operations
Shape the procurement category operating model and drive adoption of digital tools
Establish governance, prioritization, and decision-making routines with Business Units
Lead category strategy, sourcing, negotiation, contracting, implementation, and ongoing category management
Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction across the portfolio
Ensure sourcing disciplines are applied across initiatives, including competition, stakeholder engagement, commercial evaluation, risk assessment, and governance
Collaborate with Global Procurement counterparts to align category strategies and leverage Kraft Heinz’s scale
Monitor portfolio performance across sourcing, contracting, productivity, supplier performance, spend, and implementation
Coach and develop talent and build a high-performing team
Improve Procurement processes, spend and supplier data integrity, supplier management, and the buying experience
Build strategic supplier relationships and a resilient supplier base
Establish contractual relationships and governance across the portfolio throughout the contract lifecycle
Deliver productivity commitments and maintain a sustainable productivity pipeline

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, operations, engineering, or a related field
Significant procurement experience, ideally including CAPEX, maintenance, utilities, or related categories
Proven track record building high-performing teams and driving accountability
Strong experience in category strategy, strategic sourcing, negotiation, contracting, supplier relationship management, commercialization support, and operating model leadership
Strong business acumen connecting procurement decisions to business strategy, financial performance, and growth outcomes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effective stakeholder management, especially with senior leadership
Demonstrated negotiation and influencing experience with internal stakeholders and external suppliers/partners
Curiosity about AI, digital tools, and emerging capabilities
Experience leading through ambiguity, balancing priorities, and making data-driven decisions
Strong organizational agility
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Understanding of source-to-pay tools such as SAP, Ariba, and Workday
Moderate travel to customer locations, stores, and manufacturing facilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus
Equity through long-term incentive (LTI)
Healthcare coverage including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
Screenings/assessments
Paid time off
Company holidays
Leave of absence
Flexible work arrangements
Recognition programs
Training
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing programs
Family support programs
401(k)
Life insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
Disability coverage
Physical, social, emotional, and financial wellbeing events, resources, and learning opportunities
Virtual work up to two days each week for Chicago/Aon Center-based employees