This position has procurement responsibility for over $70MM of in-store merchandising and $41MM of distribution products and services for the U.S. -In addition, the position is responsible for sales contracts with re-distributors / customers of Kraft.- Leads strategic sourcing for third party logistics providers that manage Kraft distribution / mixing centers throughout the U.S. , while delivering productivity savings, improving network efficiencies, and meeting quality and service expectations across all business areas.- Responsible for developing strategy for filled ISM business and supporting distribution strategy, as well as leveraging opportunities and managing risks in support of ISM, Distribution, and overall business needs.- Position is responsible for managing 9 distribution suppliers at 11 DCs and Buffer locations as well as suppliers for 9 in-network and external ISM platforms across existing and emerging channels.- Responsible for ensuring compliance with Kraft Policies & Controls.- Works closely with internal stakeholders to manage overall business relationships and strategies with key suppliers.- Works closely with key cross-functional representatives from the business units and at senior levels within the organization in support of strategies, growth initiatives and total cost contributions.
-
- Provides strategic direction and planning.- Develops strategy for IMS commercialization services and supports and contributes to Distribution strategy that leads to optimal sourcing for ISM Distribution, and overall business strategies.-
- Organizational leadership.- Leads and participates in cross-functional teams to achieve alignment and support to achieve key deliverable results for the business.- Is viewed as an expert by stakeholders
- Drives financial planning & cost management.- Supports ISM and Distribution in the development and implementation of short and long-term plans that improve customer service, deliver significant cost reductions, and lower inventories, and improve cash flow.
- Manages overall business relationships with suppliers. Maximize the value of the supplier relationships to drive incremental value and ensure contract adherence.- Enables cross-functional team to manage supplier's service performance, develop supplier capabilities, and reduce costs through the establishment of Key Performance Indicators, expectations of continuous improvement, and fact based feedback.
- Stakeholder alignment. Establish and maintain strategic alliances with key internal and external stakeholders focused on innovation and total cost and service solutions.- Provide category expertise for industry dynamics including economic/market conditions, complexity of supply chain structure / operation and contingency plans to address industry and business changes.- Leverage local, regional and global sourcing strategies to form partnerships with strategically critical suppliers and stakeholders.
 - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Logistics or related preferred
- Minimum of 5 years experience in Procurement demonstrating proven career growth
- Proven Expertise in Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Optimization, Negotiating and Contracting
- At least two years background in Logistics
- Advanced knowledge of strategic sourcing process improvement and creative solutions to conceive, communicate and lead the development and-implementation of a wide variety of strategies and productivity initiatives in support of all key CS&L and company-wide initiatives.
- Results driven with proven ability, composure and judgment in consistently making cost effective decisions on a timely basis by utilizing others to deliver systemic and sustainable improvements in a quality manner despite obstacles.
- Strong leadership skills and proven capabilities for influencing, coaching, motivating and encouraging teams to achieve their peak potential.
- Highly effective at leading and managing complex and difficult negotiations resulting in a win/win conclusion.- Exercise exceptional persuasion skills in dealing with divergent opinions across supplier base and within Kraft to successfully achieve company objectives.
- An assertive, yet collaborative and team-oriented leadership style challenging others to make a difference while exercising political savvy to maintain integrity in all relationships.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills complemented with highly effective presentation, interpersonal and consulting skills in working across all aspects of the business, levels of the organizations and outside contacts.
This role can be based in Northfield, IL or Madison, WI |
