Packaging Associate Manager

Job Description

Kraft Heinz is looking for Packaging Associate Manager, this role will be the commercial and contractual link between Kraft Heinz and its packaging suppliers.

You will be responsible for ensuring the continuity of packaging material supply for the Kraft Heinz factory in Egypt at the right quality, most competitive cost, and agreed lead times, while supporting strong operational performance. You will also ensure suppliers comply with Kraft Heinz policies, procedures, and quality standards, while contributing to new product development and long-term sourcing value.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the packaging sourcing strategy for materials in alignment with internal stakeholders including Supply Chain, Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Marketing, Finance, and European and Global Procurement
• Hold end-to-end responsibility for all packaging categories within the cluster across 7 categories
• Monitor feedstock markets and define the right coverage strategy to manage price risk, including LCC, while developing alternative supply options
• Identify value engineering opportunities and ensure timely implementation in the factory
• Build strong supplier partnerships to identify and deliver ongoing total cost reduction opportunities
• Support new product development projects across the portfolio to contribute to top-line growth
• Lead local and regional tenders
• Develop long-term sourcing strategies that enable category growth
• Manage financial budgeting and reporting on purchase price variance, including detailed analysis of budget prices, actual prices, volumes, contract coverage, forecast, and cash
• Drive the dual sourcing agenda to ensure 100% of packaging materials are dual sourced
• Support localization initiatives

Qualifications
We are looking for a procurement professional who:

• Holds a bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, or Economics
• 5 years of experience in strategic commercial procurement
• Speaks fluent English and Arabic
• Brings strong negotiation skills
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset
• Has strong communication skills
• Has experience with systems such as Oracle, Ariba CM, and e-auction platforms, which would be an advantage
• Shows a proactive, resilient, and persistent mindset
• Has experience in the packaging industry, which is a must
• Is a strong team player who can create a collaborative environment and manage stakeholders across different levels of seniority
• Is a self-starter with a hands-on approach
• Has experience working across international timelines and cross-functional communities

Location(s)

El Tagamoa El Khames Commercial Office

 

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