About the role

Job Description

Associate Director Procurement Finance

The Procurement Finance Associate Director is the Finance Business Partner for the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) and GCOE Procurement organization, and is responsible for providing insights and recommendations on our Procurement financial performance across the globe with ~$11bn of spend, spread across Direct & Indirect materials as well as Sustainability goals. The role is required to review and assess this spend while ensuring they support the zones by driving value for the business.

Responsibilities:

Ownership of the Global Procurement P&L.
Support CPO with consolidated financial visibility and analysis for incl FX and commodities.
Responsible for financial review of Global Category Led (GCL) Contracts and support to the GCL team.
Own the financial review of ESG commitments and contracts as well as management of in year progress on financial and performance goals.
Own methodologies implemented by the Procurement group and ensure clear alignment to these identifying any gaps.
Lead, develop and train a team of 2 direct reports and 5 indirect reports.
Guide Procurement annual operational plan (AOP) and strategic plan / 3YP exercise, including global benchmarking. Negotiate budgets with entity owners and global counterparts.
Ad-hoc projects as required

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, engineering, mathematics or equivalent. MBA or CPA preferred
Experience working a CPG company in the food & beverage industry
10 years’ experience working within operations or corporate finance
Experience working in public accounting, investment banking, or consulting, an asset
Strong communication, leadership and coaching skills
Ability to review and simplify data to create a strong and compelling presentation to executives
Experience working with budgets/forecasts and modelling
Ability to motivate and lead a team

Location(s)

Amsterdam

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

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Kraft Heinz is a global food giant, attracting professionals passionate about iconic brands and innovative product development in the food and beverage industry.
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•Kraft Heinz offers diverse career paths with roles in sales, R&D, and data science.
•The company is committed to innovation, evident in its investment in R&D roles.
•Kraft Heinz's global presence provides opportunities for international career growth.

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•Kraft Heinz has faced challenges with adapting to changing consumer preferences.
•The company has undergone significant restructuring, which can create uncertainty.
•There is pressure to balance cost-cutting with maintaining product quality.

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•Kraft Heinz is known for its portfolio of iconic brands like Heinz and Kraft.
•The company emphasizes data-driven decision-making in roles like category management.
•Kraft Heinz's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its product innovation strategies.

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