About the Role
Job Description
Our Company
To be the BEST food company, growing a BETTER world isn’t just a dream – it’s our GLOBAL VISION. Kraft Heinz represents over $29 billion in revenue and is the 3rd largest food and beverage company in North America and 5th largest in the world. This is the perfect time to join our team and built something great. To be the best, we want the best – best brands, best practices and, most importantly, the best people. That’s where you come in…
Our Culture
It takes Great People to dream Big Dreams. Extra ordinary results define our work. Kraft Heinz is not for everyone, but amazing for the few – ambitious, result focused and hardworking people who can turn ideas into reality. We’re looking for people who aren’t just good, but who perform even better than we do. We will reward you with a career track so fast, only few companies can match. So are you already good in what you do? Join us and become the best.
About the Position
We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced R&D Technology and Partnership Manager, to make a difference at Kraft Heinz.
Join our dynamic team, reporting to the Lead of R&D Technology and Partnership Developed & Emerging Markets (D&EM). Collaborate closely with different global R&D teams and business units, gaining exposure to external & internal senior collaborators. Together we unlock the full potential of our ecosystem.
Your mission: identify solutions (ingredients, product, processes, packaging) and build relevant partnerships to drive our technology pipeline in line with the business direction. Gain insights on technology needs of the business and scout for solutions in our ecosystem that boost innovation, productivity and sustainability.
In this role, you'll identify and leverage technology based on the business needs, scout and evaluate innovative technologies, ignite new partnership opportunities and build strategic alliances. You will drive contract discussions, create position statements, and fostering a partnership approach.
Responsibilities:
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Identify technology requirements of the various business units.
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Fuel & create new partnership opportunities at a global level.
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Leading the scouting for new technologies impacting innovation, productivity and sustainability.
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Build and maintain partnerships. Maintain overview, monitor status, fill the pipeline, push & advance if required. Delivering with others.
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Contact person for external partners: suppliers, universities, startups.
Contact person for internal partners: procurement, supply chain, legal.
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Drive contract and competitive asset protection discussion.
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Providing overviews of current technology trends. Creating R&D position statements on new technologies in the respective areas of expertise.
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Capture and share technology and partnerships learnings across R&D, coach experts.
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Co-create and support business cases, ensuring alignment with all relevant departments.
Qualifications
Hard skills
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Education: Master degree in (Food) technology or business
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Work experience: 10+ years of relevant technical experience, preferably in FMCG.
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Knowledge:
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Experience in R&D environment with external partnerships
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Technical Proficiency: A solid understanding of current technologies.
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Strategic Vision: Ability to identify potential partners and align them with the company's strategic goals. Translate business opportunities to technical unlocks required; enjoys problem solving.
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Consistent track record of leading, delivering, renewing complex partnerships
Professional Attributes
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Curiosity, positivity & enthusiasm
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You’re curious, positive and enthusiastic. You know are able to fuel and ignite new initiatives coming from partnership.
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Project management skills
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Consistently track partnership metrics and use data to drive strategic decision making.
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Relationship building and stakeholder management
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Excellent relationship-building and management. Able to successfully create long-lasting, positive partnership. Moreover, engage and influence people at all levels from various disciplines.
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Communication Skills
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At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s important you have excellent communication skills, to deal with all kinds of different stakeholders.
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Passion for improving and proactive nature
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Working in R&D always means looking for improving the status quo and for setting and delivering challenging targets.
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Analytical
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We’re a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset.
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Team player
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Achieving results is nice, but achieving results with the team is simply the best. You’re a team player, which means you’re 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.
- 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)
Nijmegen
Location(s)
Nijmegen
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
About Us
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.
Our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We believe in being good humans — working to improve our company, communities, and planet.
We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more thrilled about where we’re headed as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
