Sr. Manager, Ingredients - Oils, Processed Grains, & Components

Job Description Primary Responsibilities: Category Strategy & Managemen t · Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for oils, grains, flour, pasta, components, and related commodity ingredient categories. · Translate business priorities into procurement strategies that support growth, margin enhancement, supply continuity, innovation, and operational excellence. · Monitor commodity markets, supply-demand dynamics, geopolitical developments, regulatory trends, and supplier capabilities to proactively identify risks and opportunities. · Establish category roadmaps with clear productivity, risk mitigation, sustainability, and innovation objectives. · Lead strategic supplier segmentation and relationship management programs. Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation s · Lead complex sourcing events, negotiations, contract development, and supplier selection decisions. · Drive total cost improvements through market intelligence, supplier collaboration, specification optimization, and commercial negotiations. · Develop sourcing strategies that improve competitiveness while ensuring continuity of supply. · Negotiate commercial agreements, risk-sharing mechanisms, pricing structures, and long-term partnerships. Supplier Relationship Management · Serve as executive relationship owner for key strategic suppliers. · Conduct supplier business reviews, performance discussions, and capability assessments. · Build collaborative partnerships that support innovation, sustainability, and operational improvements. · Resolve escalated commercial, supply, quality, and contractual issues. Leadership & Talent Development · Lead, coach, and develop procurement managers, buyers, and category specialists. · Build organizational capability through performance management, succession planning, and individual development plans. · Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ownership. · Promote best-practice sourcing methodologies across the procurement organization. Cross-Functional Leadersh ip · Lead highly complex business initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and significant business risk. · Serve as a trusted advisor to Business Units, Manufacturing, Operations, R&D, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain teams. · Drive alignment through fact-based recommendations, executive communication, and business storytelling. · Lead cross-functional programs to improve category performance, supplier effectiveness, and business processes. Risk Management & Supply Assuranc e · Develop and maintain category risk strategies covering supply continuity, geopolitical exposure, capacity constraints, financial health, sustainability, and quality risk. · Establish contingency plans for critical materials and strategic suppliers. · Partner with Quality, Regulatory, and Operations teams to manage supply disruptions and business continuity events. · Ensure compliance with procurement governance, contracting policies, and supplier quality requirements. Financial & Business Performanc e · Deliver annual productivity, cash flow, working capital, and value creation targets. · Manage category budgets, forecasts, savings pipelines, and strategic investment opportunities. · Support business planning and long-range planning processes. · Develop executive-level presentations and recommendations for senior leadership decision-making. Role Scope Categorie s · Edible oils · Flour and processed grains · Pasta · Semi-finished goods and components · Related commodity ingredients Team Leadershi p Provides leadership and development for procurement professionals supporting the assigned commodity ingredient categories. The final reporting structure and direct-report scope should be confirmed during position approval. Qualifications Required · Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Agricultural Sciences, Food Science, Engineering, or a related field. · Minimum 6+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, commodity management, agriculture, food manufacturing, or related experience. · Proven experience developing and executing category strategies. · Demonstrated success leading complex negotiations and supplier relationships. · Experience managing direct reports and developing talent. · Strong financial, analytical, project management, and change leadership capabilities. · Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead through ambiguity. · Excellent executive communication and business storytelling skills. Preferre d · MBA or advanced degree. · Experience within food, ingredients, agriculture, commodities, or consumer packaged goods. · Market expertise in oils, grains, flour, pasta, components, or related ingredient categories. · Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and analytics tools. Success Measures · Achievement of annual productivity, cash flow, and value creation targets. · Improved supply continuity and reduced category risk. · Strong supplier performance and strategic relationship health. · Delivery of innovation and growth-enabling initiatives. · Team engagement, capability building, and succession readiness. · Effective cross-functional partnership and stakeholder alignment. · Execution of annual operating plans and multi-year category strategies. 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 a