Procurement Operations Business Partner

Job Description

Procurement Operations Business Partner

• Opportunity to grow your career in Procurement Operations – FMCG

• Flexible work arrangement – 3 days in office, 2 days remote

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Grow your Procurement Operations Career with Kraft Heinz!

Are you a Procurement professional looking to advance your career in Operations? Do you want to cross functionally support different sites and external vendors? We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Procurement Operations Business Partner to join our Procurement team based out of our Melbourne CBD office!

The Company

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Act as the primary point of contact between Procurement and operational stakeholders across factories and distribution centers in ANZ.

• Ensure on-time and in-full delivery of all materials to plant operations by suppliers, minimizing supply disruptions.

• Translate sales and production forecasts to suppliers, ensuring alignment with long-term capacity and capability planning.

• Lead collaboration between Procurement Category Management and Operations teams to drive cost savings, innovation, and ESG opportunities.

• Monitor supplier performance, manage supplier relationships, and support supply risk mitigation and security planning.

• Participate in planning meetings to align supply strategies with business needs and production efficiency goals.

• Develop and monitor inventory management strategies to optimize working capital and cash flow.

• Support the execution of category strategies and value creation projects in partnership with Procurement and Operations leadership.

About you:

• A proactive team player with a growth mindset, open to knowledge sharing and fostering a positive work environment.

• Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or vendor management, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of contract development, implementation, and supplier relationship management.

• Proficiency in procurement systems, inventory management, and advanced Excel skills.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on time management and prioritisation.

• Experience in resolving invoice discrepancies and supporting procurement strategy implementation.

• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or a related field.

• Eligibility to work in Australia – with full working rights.

Benefits of working with

• Hybrid Working – Flexibility around when and where you work

• Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package

• Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers

• Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter

• Novated Leasing

• Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand

• In House Training Programs

• Corporate Discount Programs 

Ready to make an Impact?

If you're passionate about procurement, thrive in a dynamic environment, and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your application soon, as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the ad early. Don’t miss this opportunity to join our team and make a difference at Kraft Heinz.

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Location(s)

Freshwater

 

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.