Sr. Buyer, Transportation - LTL, Bulk & Small Parcel

The Senior Buyer, Transportation Procurement, is responsible for sourcing, category execution, and supplier management across key North American transportation categories, with primary responsibility for Less-than-Truckload (LTL), Bulk Tanker, and Small Parcel. This role supports approximately $55 million in spend across 20+ suppliers. The Senior Buyer will partner closely with Logistics, Operations, Business Units, R&D, and corporate functions to support transportation procurement priorities across the North American zone

Job Description

Transportation Category Ownership and Optimization

• Manage category strategies across key North American transportation categories, including LTL, Bulk

Tanker, and Small Parcel

• Partner with Logistics and business stakeholders to align transportation solutions with cost, service, and

operational requirements

• Drive sourcing execution, supplier management, contract management, and performance tracking

across assigned categories

• Track category results and value delivery across assigned transportation categories
• Analyze market trends, supplier dynamics, business requirements, and cost drivers to inform category

priorities

• Identify and prioritize value-generating opportunities based on business impact, implementation

complexity, and supply risk

• Manage a pipeline of category and sourcing initiatives aligned with procurement objectives and business

priorities

Strategic Sourcing and Contract Management

• Lead sourcing projects and RFx processes across assigned transportation categories
• Own supplier selection, negotiation, and award decisions in alignment with procurement and strategic

sourcing standards

• Execute and manage contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and business

needs

• Apply total cost of ownership principles to sourcing decisions, balancing cost, service, and operational

requirements

• Ensure strategic sourcing processes are applied consistently across projects
• Support continuous improvement and process discipline across sourcing and contract management

activities

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:

$89,800.00 - $112,200.00

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.