Manager, Ingredients – Colors

Job Description

The consumer, legislative, and regulatory environment surrounding ingredients has been rapidly evolving and this new role will help to successfully navigate the changing landscape. The Manager, Ingredients – Colors will support the Food Additive Procurement Senior Manager and FD&C colors workstream to successfully navigate KHC’s portfolio transition to natural dyes. This is a critical moment for Kraft Heinz and this role will have a big impact on many of our iconic brands. The Colors Manager will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for our color portfolio in close partnership with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, and Supply Chain to ensure secure and cost-effective supply.

What's on the Menu:

• Own procurement strategy for color ingredients across the Kraft Heinz portfolio, balancing cost, quality, risk, and innovation
• Lead sourcing efforts to support the transition including botanical extracts, fruit and vegetable juices, and fermented colorants
• Manage supplier relationships to support long-term resilience and meet accelerated launch timelines
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Regulatory, Marketing to align procurement decisions with product development timelines, regulatory constraints, and brand objectives
• Monitor supply markets, including agricultural trends, geopolitical risks, and emerging technologies relevant to natural color production
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply agreements with suppliers to ensure supply security while balancing cost targets
• Support the qualification process for new colors and suppliers
• Track and report sourcing KPIs, cost savings, and risk exposure
• Negotiate closely with suppliers to minimize cost and identify cost saving opportunities
• Help ensure successful execution of product launches through coordination with suppliers, supply chain, and manufacturing

Recipe for Success:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Supply Chain, Ag / Economics, Finance, or Engineering desired)
• Minimum 3 – 5 years of research, commodities and/or procurement experience required
• Color experience and/or knowledge, preferred but not required
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and change in a dynamic environment
• Outstanding analytical skills
• Organizational skills (handling workload and complexity)
• Ability to interface with a wide variety of business situations and all levels of management
• Negotiations and influencing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint

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:

$102,100.00 – $127,600.00

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 among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.