Kraft Heinz
Procurement Indirect Specialist / Buyer
Costa Rica · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerKraft Heinz
- LocationCosta Rica
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Job Description
The Procurement Indirect Specialist forHispanic Countrieswill lead the procurement ofindirect goods and servicesacross key categories—Marketing, Trade Marketing, Leases & Rentals, People, and Legal—within the Hispanic Countries region in Latin America. This role ensurescompliance with company policies and procedureswhile drivingcost efficiencies,process optimization, and securing thebest commercial conditionsfor the business.
The role holdsstrategic and financial ownershipof these categories and builds strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to supportKraft Heinzbusiness objectives in the region.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 withstrategic 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.
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Key Accountabilities (How success is measured)
- Ensure compliance with Purchasing process policies (20%)
- Measurement:# of Suppliers and Categories under Strategic Category Methodology
- Define service needs with internal customers and select best supplier per KH Global policies (20%)
- Measurement:# of Suppliers under Strategic Sourcing Methodology + benefit generated to Kraft Heinz Hispanics P&L
- Supplier market trends / industry analysis to map improvement opportunities (10%)
- Measurement:% of Savings for AOP; Increment in Payment Terms Days; Cash Conversion Benefit
- Negotiate commercial conditions aligned with company goals (10%)
- Measurement:% of Savings for AOP; Increment in Payment Terms Days; Cash Conversion Benefit
- Supplier selection with stakeholders to meet technical requirements (10%)
- Measurement:% of Savings for AOP; Increment in Payment Terms Days; Cash Conversion Benefit
- Lead contracting process with suppliers in partnership with Legal (10%)
- Measurement:% contracts
- Lead savings initiatives across categories under scope (10%)
- Measurement:% of Savings for AOP; Increment in Payment Terms Days; Cash Conversion Benefit
- Manage supplier master data (10%)
- Measurement:Supply security; Service Level
KPIs (Dimensions of the role)
Financial
- VLC Cost CMA Increasing
- Cash Conversion (Payment Terms/WAPT)
Non-Financial
- Supplier data base reduction
- Potentialize Supplier Relationship
- Competitive Advantage
- ESG Benefits
- Indirect Transformation
Key Relationships
Internal:Marketing, Trade Marketing, Operations, People, Legal, R&D
External:Suppliers, Key Accounts, Strategic Suppliers, Regular and spot local suppliers; forums, events and workshops
Requirements (Skills & Experience)
- +3 yearsof experience in Procurement, with a focus onindirect categories
- Bachelor’s degree inBusiness, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field
- Experience inFMCG(Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) or amultinational environment(highly preferred)
- Strongnegotiationandcontract managementskills
- Intermediate English
- Advanced Excel
- Knowledge ofSAP Ariba(plus)
Behavioral Competencies
- 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
Location(s)
San Jose, Costa Rica Local Office
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
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