Director, Indirect Procurement – Capex, MRO, and Utilities , US Posted ago

Hybrid## Director, Indirect Procurement – Capex, MRO, and Utilities Chicago/Aon Center, Illinois, United States of America Apply Now Job :
R-107969

Date posted:
10/23/2026

Team:
Procurement

Location:

Chicago, IL, USAs the Indirect Procurement Director for Capex, MRO and Utilities, you will lead procurement strategy, governance, and execution for Kraft Heinz's Cap Ex, MRO, and Utilities categories across North America. These categories support the performance, reliability, and growth of our manufacturing and supply chain operations. They include capital design and engineering services, production and facility equipment, construction services, maintenance parts and services, utilities, sanitation, water treatment, waste management, and other critical operational support services.

You will partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and Global Procurement leaders across all business units. Together, you will develop forward-looking category strategies that align with business priorities, operational requirements, innovation initiatives, asset protection needs, and long-term growth objectives. You will make sure these strategies turn into effective execution, delivering sustainable value while maintaining supply continuity, managing risk, and supporting the changing needs of the business.

You will lead a team responsible for strategic supplier management, commercial negotiations, and procurement transformation initiatives. You will also drive adoption of digital capabilities and data-driven decision-making, and partner with our digital and offshore support teams to improve service delivery, process efficiency, and organizational effectiveness. Success in this role requires balancing productivity, operational excellence, risk mitigation, and technology enablement. This balance helps Kraft Heinz continue to deliver high-quality products to consumers while keeping our manufacturing network competitive over the long term.##

Job Description Essential Functions & Responsibilities  
* Build and maintain strong relationships with Business Unit, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and other key stakeholders from plant to executive leadership, as well as strategic suppliers, to align priorities and deliver against business needs.
* Lead and develop the Capex, MRO, and Utility Services Procurement team to create and execute category strategies, deliver business commitments, and build procurement capabilities.
* Lead sourcing and category management across a broad portfolio of complex and business-critical Capex, MRO, and Utility Services categories supporting North American manufacturing and operations.
* Shape the procurement category operating model and drive adoption of digital tools and capabilities to improve buying efficiency, compliance, spend visibility, data integrity, and contractual coverage.
* Establish and lead governance, prioritization, and decision-making routines with Business Units that simplify engagement with Procurement
* Lead category strategy, sourcing, negotiation, contracting, implementation, and ongoing category management to support asset acquisition and protection, operational reliability, and the evolving needs of our manufacturing network.
* Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction across the portfolio by challenging the existing supplier base, processes, and ways of working.
* Ensure sourcing disciplines are consistently applied across sourcing initiatives, with appropriate competition, stakeholder engagement, commercial evaluation, risk assessment, and governance.
* Collaborate with Global Procurement counterparts to align category strategies, leverage Kraft Heinz's scale, share supplier capabilities, and support global and North American…