Procurement Risk, Sustainability & Programs Specialist

heinz· U025 Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC Company
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📍 Chicago, ILFull time💰 USD 78K–97K

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Job Description

Essential Functions & Responsibilities 

 

1. Risk & Resilience Management 

  • Support the development, execution, and continuous improvement of supplier risk and resilience programs across North America. 

  • Monitor supplier, operational, regulatory, financial, and supply continuity risks and provide insights to category and business teams. 

  • Support risk assessment processes, mitigation planning, and crisis response activities when required. 

  • Maintain risk monitoring tools, dashboards, and reporting to enable proactive decision-making. 

  • Partner with category teams and cross-functional stakeholders to identify vulnerabilities and drive mitigation actions. 

 

2. Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing 

  • Support the execution of responsible sourcing, sustainability, supplier inclusion, and ESG initiatives across the Procurement organization. 

  • Coordinate supplier sustainability assessments, data collection activities, and compliance reporting requirements. 

  • Track progress against sustainability commitments, including packaging sustainability, environmental compliance, and responsible sourcing objectives. 

  • Partner with Sustainability, R&D, Legal, and external suppliers to ensure alignment with evolving regulatory and customer requirements. 

  • Support supplier engagement activities related to sustainability performance improvement. 

 

3. Procurement Programs & Governance 

  • Support the deployment and governance of strategic Procurement initiatives and transformation programs. 

  • Coordinate project plans, milestones, governance forums, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful execution. 

  • Maintain Procurement policies, procedures, playbooks, and operating guidelines. 

  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs), program milestones, risks, and action plans. 

  • Prepare executive summaries, presentations, and reporting materials for Procurement leadership. 

 

4. Digital Enablement, Analytics & Continuous Improvement 

  • Leverage procurement systems, reporting tools, automation, and emerging digital technologies to improve transparency and decision-making. 

  • Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and analytics to support risk management, sustainability performance, supplier insights, and program governance. 

  • Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance standards across reporting processes. 

  • Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of automation, AI, and digital solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness. 

  • Translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations for business stakeholders. 

 

Required Qualifications 

 

Education 

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sustainability, Engineering, Operational Excellence, Data Analytics, or a related field. 

 

Experience 

  • 1-2 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Risk Management, Program Management, Data Analytics, or related business functions. 

  • Experience supporting cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives. 

  • Experience analyzing data and developing business insights to support decision-making. 

  • Exposure to supplier management, sustainability programs, governance processes, or procurement operations preferred. 

 

Technical Skills 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. 

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. 

  • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools preferred. 

  • Familiarity with source-to-pay systems, supplier management platforms, or procurement technologies. 

  • AI proficiency, including the ability to effectively leverage generative AI and automation tools to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making. 

 

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies 

  • Strong project management and organizational skills. 

  • Good communication and stakeholder management capabilities. 

  • Curiosity, continuous improvement mindset, and willingness to challenge the status quo. 

  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution. 

  • Strong business acumen and ability to connect data, risk, and business outcomes 

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:

$77,800.00 - $97,300.00

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.

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Procurement Risk, Sustainability & Programs Specialist
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