About The Role

Job DescriptionSenior Manager, Procurement Innovation ...You will lead Procurement Innovation strategy across multiple Global Growth PODs and supplier-enabled innovation programs (50MM+ NSV) & influence senior stakeholder decision making.Key Ingredients:Provide strategic leadership across multiple Global Growth PODs (big bets)Translate business innovation needs into sourcing plans and procurement-led solutionsSupplier selection - in collaboration with zone and global procurement and cross functional teamDrive delivery of innovation initiatives within PODsEstablish Procurement Innovation best practices and operating modelDesign and execute supplier-enabled innovation events (innovation days / challenges)Identify and mobilize suppliers to solve defined business challengesConvert supplier ideas into actionable initiatives and projectsBuild and manage an innovation pipeline from external partnersDesign & maintain Supplier Innovation library with Hive teamConnect with R&D to identify technology needsIdentify future technology and supplier capability trendsEnsure alignment between Procurement, R&D, Commercial, and OperationsEnsure alignment and follow-up across stakeholdersSupport senior team members in driving decision-makingManaging conflicting priorities across regionsRecipe for Success: Apply if this sounds like you!I have 8–10 years of experience in Procurement, R&D, Innovation, or Supply ChainI have experience with project delivery and cross-functional collaborationI have exposure to supplier management and innovation commercialization projectsI am a strategic thinkerI have a strong project execution mindsetI am structured and data-drivenI have strong enterprise stakeholder influence capabilitiesI have the ability to operate in fast-paced environment, across time zonesWhat we offer you / You deserve: An ambitious employer: we want to the best for you;A fast career track like only few other companies can match;Reimbursement for commuting costsHybrid working modelDiscount on health insurance and gym membershipAlways room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!We hope to find you a seat at our table!We grow our people to grow our business. We develop extraordinary people who bring ambition, curiosity, and dedication to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making ambitious decisions.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.