Sr. Manager, EMI - HDM

Job Description Essential Functions & Responsibilities · Lead and develop a team of base external manufacturing buyers responsible for sourcing and supplier management across the portfolio · Translate business, category, and procurement priorities into clear buyer focus, workplans, and execution expectations · Coach buyers through sourcing decisions, supplier issues, negotiation preparation, and execution challenges to strengthen capability and judgment · Drive disciplined short- to mid-term execution of sourcing activities across the portfolio, including supplier selection support, bid processes, negotiations, contracting coordination, implementation, and follow-through · Oversee day-to-day supplier management routines across the buyer team, including issue resolution, service follow-up, escalation support, and ongoing performance management · Responsible for execution against productivity, inflation management, cash, service, and supply continuity priorities within the core external manufacturing portfolio · Develop and maintain category and supplier strategies that balance immediate business needs with longer-term portfolio direction and business objectives · Shape a 3-year view of supplier needs, supply base development, category evolution, and financial delivery to support future business requirements, growth priorities, and resilience needs · Lead effective Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and identify supplier strengths, development opportunities, capability gaps, and strategic actions needed to strengthen the supply base over time · Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Marketing, Finance, Legal, Sales, and Operations to align sourcing decisions, supplier strategies, and execution priorities to broader business objectives · Work closely with supply chain teams on network design and optimization of the manufacturing footprint for the respective categories, including make vs. buy analyses · Partner with the Associate Director and cross-functional stakeholders to connect short-term execution priorities with longer-term category, supplier, and business strategies · Remove barriers that slow buyer execution by coordinating across procurement, operations, finance, quality, R&D, and other cross-functional teams · Establish and reinforce clear team routines, governance, and visibility to priorities, risks, open issues, and ownership across the portfolio · Ensure strong consistency in how the buyer team manages sourcing processes, supplier communication, issue tracking, and follow-up · Support risk management, business continuity planning, supplier segmentation, and supply base management across the portfolio · Drive continuous improvement in base external manufacturing procurement ways of working to simplify processes, reduce rework, and improve execution speed and quality · Monitor team performance through key metrics related to sourcing delivery, supplier performance, service, cost, cash, and execution health · Use data, governance routines, and team reviews to strengthen accountability and improve portfolio execution · Foster a team culture of accountability, collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement Expected Experience & Required Skills · 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 external manufacturing, finished goods, ingredients, packaging, CAPEX, or related categories · Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching and developing high-performing teams · Strong experience in sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, contracting, and operational execution within a complex business environment · Experience developing category strategies and supplier plans that connect near-term execution with longer-term business needs · Strong systems thinking, with the ability to connect buyer execution, supplier performance, category strategy, and cross-functional dependencies across the portfolio · Strong supplier management foundation, with credibility to coach others through issue resolution, negotiations, implementation, performance follow-up, and supplier development planning · Curiosity about AI and digital tools, with interest in how they can improve visibility, decision making, efficiency, and team effectiveness · Strong solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to remove barriers, simplify complexity, and help teams move from issue identification to practical action · Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills across matrixed teams and functions · Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and execution capabilities across multiple concurrent priorities · Ability to lead through ambiguity, support team decision making, and escalate issues with sound judgment · Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to strengthen team routines, sourcing discipline, category planning, and ways of working over time · Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with source-to-pay tools such as SAP, Ariba, Workday, and related systems Work Environment & Schedule This position is considered a normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open workspaces. To create a more agile and modern workplace, we allow Chicago/Aon Center based employees to work virtually for up to two days each week and expect them to work in-person during the defined core days at their assigned work location at least three days per workweek. 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: $120,800.00 - $151,000.00 Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provi