Procurement Value Creation Analyst

Procurement Value Creation Analyst Location: Melbourne, Australia Employment type: Full-time Seniority level: Associate Job function: Analyst Industries: Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Manufacturing The Company The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands. Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to: Contribution to the development of the project pipeline and management of full pipeline for the business unit, working with Procurement Category Managers, Procurement Operations, and other functional stakeholders to realise value potential. Supporting project sprints relating to Direct to Value and Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives. Drive significant projects from ideation to execution. Identify and use the most appropriate analytical tools, techniques and systems to analyse and interpret a wide range of supplier and organisational information and develop reports, forecasts and advice to inform and support procurement. Develop, assess and provide reports for the effective management of supplier performance and to track and report on benefits delivered. Gather and document requirements in preparation for multiple market approaches for services to meet organisational priorities. Participate in cost teardown exercises and maintain database of cost structure for relevant direct materials within the business unit. Perform financial analysis, operational reviews, best practice surveys, and benchmarking (internal and external) to discover new areas of value creation. About you: Experience across procurement, supply chain, R&D, and operations is advantageous; experience in FMCG is highly regarded. Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable—able to support shifting priority projects as required. Excellent communication, networking, stakeholder management, and presentation skills. Leverages ability to operate with a sense of urgency. Professional knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). Strong understanding of business functions with proven ability to lead cross‑functional stakeholder groups. Change management experience is a plus. Benefits of working with us Hybrid Working – Flexibility around when and where you work Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary and secondary caregivers Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter Novated Leasing Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand In House Training Programs Corporate Discount Programs Ready to make an Impact? If you’re passionate about Procurement, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a team environment, please submit your application soon. We will be conducting a rolling review of applications and reserve the right to close the advertisement early. We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible to ensure consideration. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kraft Heinz by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr