Manager Global Procurement Finance External Manufacturing

  • All Posting Locations: Amsterdam, Noord Holland, NL
  • Job Functions: Finance
  • Date Published: August 16, 2024
  • Ref#: R-85466

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About the Role

Job Description

About the Position

FTC- 12 month

We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Manager Global Procurement Finance External Manufacturing to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. This position lies within the Global zone reporting into Sr. Manager Global Procurement Finance Ingredients. You will be working in a successful team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. In this role you will be a key player in optimizing EM procurement processes, managing financial aspects, and providing make vs buy analysis across our global organization. Your role will involve collaborating with internal stakeholders, supporting zones/BUs in negotiating contracts, and driving cost-effective solutions. Below are the essential duties and qualifications for this position.

In brief, you will be:

  • Driving financial performance of External Manufacturing (~$2.5bn$) across the globe through collaboration with Procurement and Supply Chain,
  • Develop annual cost-out savings programs and implement business strategies that directly impact company financial results and growth plans,
  • Business partnering with BU Procurement Finance and EM Procurement Heads to own the finance piece of contract negotiations and business improvement projects,
  • Increase visibility of EM spend and identify and drive areas of opportunities for performance improvement,
  • Bringing clear visibility on EM Projects that can be applied across all BUs and negotiations made so that best-practices are shared across the zone,
  • Bring visibility and comparison between similar EMs across the Globe to boost efficiency and drive savings,
  • Responsible for implementation and execution of ground-breaking agenda of Global Procurement Finance including EM Grit NA and roll-to other zones,
  • Own EM Budgeting and Strategic plan financial review, bring visibility on EM footprint to PLT,
  • Supporting business cycle process (budget and strategic plan), coordinating and aligning agendas between zones and global procurement and procurement finance teams. Coordinating and sharing templates to the zones. Consolidating and analyzing the data submitted by zones.

Qualifications

Hard Skills
Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) to proceed for this position.

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Finance or Business Management
  • 3+ years in a Finance position with Supply Chain or Commercial experience
  • Critical skillset of ability to analyze contracts, communicate findings clearly with the business and drive improvements across the procurement space
  • Must possess solid interpersonal, analytical and presentation skills
  • Excellent project management, skills required
  • Proficient in English

Professional Attributes

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • At Kraft Heinz you will easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it is important you have excellent communication skills, to deal with all kinds of different partners.
  • Analytical
  • We are a very data driven company. You know how to translate sophisticated data into a simple solution with your analytical demeanor.
  • Result driven
    • You do not only focus on your results, but always do what is best for the company.
  • Team player
    • Achieving results is nice but achieving results with the team is simply the best. You are a teammate, which means you are sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.

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 KraftHeinz we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.
  • A hybrid working model; because we believe the future of work is based on a building modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 days from home with additional 20 days per year to work from anywhere you want!
  • Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Hybrid Work Allowance & Reimbursements, Bicycle & Gym Discount Plan, Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Health Insurance.
  • A wide range of discounts with KraftHeinz’s partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and many more!
  • 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!

Location(s)

Amsterdam

 

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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Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.  Our emerging and iconic food and beverage brands deliver the best taste, fun, and quality to every table we touch. Worldwide.

We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. Consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress. As we drive innovation company-wide.

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