AnalystII,GlobalProcurementSolutions

## _Job Description_ ** _About the position_** As a Buyer – Capital procurement, you will support all strategic planning and sourcing activities for Capital Procurement, including, but not limited to Equipment, Engineering, Construction Services and Design Build with a total category spend of +$600MM across the Kraft Heinz North American Zone (U.S. and Canada). You will leverage your experience and knowledge to build comprehensive strategies at the category level and execute the strategy through the sourcing process. You will champion program compliance through Supplier and Contract Management, creating value for Kraft Heinz. You will partner closely with various business units, operations, engineering, finance, and other corporate function stakeholders to provide innovative new products and services to meet business objectives. The successful candidate must be able to focus on balancing superior service to internal business clients, collaborating with a global view while maximizing value for the company of materials and services purchased. **_Essential Functions & Responsibilities_** * Manage mid-level clients and supplier relationships continuously to ensure customer satisfaction. * Develop Sourcing and Category Management for assigned portfolios of critical categories to Kraft Heinz. * Research and support in the development of the supplier base for specific categories. * Be a part of discussions with suppliers around long-term objectives and strategies, ongoing market trends, innovation and technology advances, and potential investment decisions. * Support major supplier issues and work with stakeholders to identify and drive resolution. * Identify business needs at the sourcing and category project level in the following areas: Assurance of Supply, Quality, Service, Cost, and Innovation (AQSCI). * Build strong business relationships to increase influence over total category spend. * Identify and evaluate potential value-generating projects based on complexity,