Senior Manager, Global Procurement Solutions

Job DescriptionJob Title: Sr. Manager (Procurement Operations) – Global Procurement SolutionsOur Company               The Kraft Heinz Company is revolutionizing the food industry – we will be the most profitable food company powered by the most talented people with unwavering commitment to our communities, leading brands and highest product quality in every category in which we compete. As a global food and beverage powerhouse, Kraft Heinz represents over $29 billion in revenue and is the 3rd largest food and beverage company in North America and 5th largest in the world.   We strive to, “Let’s Make Life Delicious”!Job TitleSenior Manager (Procurement Operations) – Global Procurement Solutions, GCC IndiaLocationAhmedabad, India – Global Capability Center (GCC)FunctionGlobal Procurement SolutionsRole SummaryThe Senior Manager, Global Procurement Solutions, will lead multi-process teams within the India GCC supporting Kraft Heinz’s global procurement. The role is accountable for service delivery, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement across operational procurement activities including e-Sourcing: eRFX management, e-auctions, Catalog management, PR/PO processing, GR creation support, outline agreements (SAP) and contract workspace (Ariba) management , source list maintenance, and blocked invoice resolution. The position requires strong communication, governance mindset, and rigorous adherence to global procurement policies and controls.Key Responsibilities1) Service Delivery Leadership (GPS Operations)Lead and develop high-performing teams delivering global procurement solutions services across multiple geographies and business units.Own end-to-end operational performance for assigned processes (SLA/KPI adherence, quality, timeliness, responsiveness).Establish clear operating rhythms (daily/weekly/monthly governance), capacity planning, workload allocation, and issue escalation mechanisms.Drive standardization, documentation, and execution of global standard operating procedures (SOPs) aligned to Kraft Heinz policies.2) e-Sourcing & Supplier Event EnablementOversee execution and governance of eRFX activities including request intake, event setup, supplier communications, Q&A management, bid analysis coordination, and event closure.Lead execution of e-auctions (setup, supplier enablement, training support, mock events where required, compliance checks, and post-event reporting).Ensure sourcing events follow defined category strategy inputs, approval matrices, audit requirements, and confidentiality guidelines.3) Catalog enablementManage Catalog administration and governance (content accuracy, pricing updates, supplier onboarding coordination, and compliance to buying channels).4) PR/PO & Receiving (GR) EnablementOversee PR creation support and PO management, ensuring accuracy of coding, approvals, and alignment with policy and delegated authority.Coordinate support for GR creation and receiving-related process adherence, ensuring timely resolution GR.5) Contract/Outline Agreement & Master Data GovernanceLead outline agreement creation, maintenance, and amendments, ensuring alignment to approved terms, legal/procurement controls, and system integrity.Manage source list maintenance and related procurement master data updates, ensuring proper controls, segregation of duties, and audit readiness.Drive ongoing data quality reviews and root-cause fixes to reduce downstream invoice/PO exceptions.6) Blocked Invoice Resolution (Procurement-side)Lead procurement operations support for blocked invoice resolution (matching issues, PO/GR variances, pricing discrepancies, missing approvals), partnering with AP/Finance and suppliers.Implement structured root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions to reduce recurrence and improve cycle time.7) Stakeholder Management & CommunicationAct as the primary point of contact for global procurement stakeholders (Category teams, Procurement COE, Finance/AP, Supply Chain, Business Units, and key suppliers as needed).Deliver clear, structured updates: performance dashboards, risk logs, escalations, and executive-ready communications.Facilitate cross-functional workshops to resolve systemic issues and align on policy-compliant process improvements.8) Controls, Compliance & Risk ManagementEnsure strict adherence to Kraft Heinz procurement policies, approval workflows, and internal controls (including audit/SOX-relevant controls where applicable).Maintain process compliance evidence, ensure segregation of duties, and support internal/external audits with accurate documentation and timely responses.Proactively identify operational, compliance, and reputational risks; implement mitigation plans and track closure.9) Continuous Improvement & TransformationDrive Lean/process excellence initiatives to improve cycle time, first-time-right quality, user experience, and productivity.Partner with procurement technology teams on enhancements (e-sourcing tools, ERP/P2P systems), UAT coordination, training, and adoption.Build automation opportunities (workflow optimization, templates, dashboards) to reduce manual effort and improve control outcomes.Key Interfaces (Stakeholders)Global Category Management & Strategic Sourcing and onshore procurement teamsProcurement COE (Policy, Governance, Supplier Enablement)Finance / Accounts Payable / ControllershipOperations / Plants (as applicable)Procurement Technology / ERP & P2P product teamsExternal suppliers (enablement and issue resolution, as appropriate)Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree required; MBA/PGDM or equivalent preferred.10–14+ years of experience in procurement operations, sourcing enablement, S2C, or shared services/GCC environment; 4–7+ years in people leadership roles.Demonstrated experience managing eRFX and e-auction operations and/or broader procurement operations (PR/PO, contracts/outline agreements, invoice exception handling).Experience operating within global governance models, SLAs, and