Global Procurement Sustainability Lead - Net Zero

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Amsterdam
Hybrid
Senior level
Big Data • Cloud • Food • Machine Learning • Software • Database • Analytics
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The Role
The Global Procurement Sustainability Lead will define and implement KHC's global net zero strategy, create business cases for net zero initiatives, manage partnerships, and engage with internal and external stakeholders to achieve sustainability goals. This role requires expertise in project management and experience in sustainability within the food industry.
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Job Description
What's on the Menu?
Do YOU dare to do better? We are looking for a confident go-getter to deliver KHC's global greenhouse gas emissions targets and commitments!
Main Ingredients:
Define KHC's global net zero strategy

  • You will work collaboratively with zone and function teams to define the net zero strategy to deliver KHC's greenhouse gas emissions targets and commitments.
  • You will move from ambition to clear action plan to deliver global and zone emissions targets.
  • You will map out specific initiatives with top suppliers and partners; coordinating the initiatives, timing, results, cost, impact, etc.


Evolve and deliver KHC's global net zero strategy and annual objectives

  • The candidate will be able to create business cases where relevant to secure investment and public funding in net zero initiatives, including CAPEX, COGS or external support needed to deliver KHC's greenhouse gas commitments.
  • The person can build out and manage processes to monitor and track the global net zero roadmap, giving insight to key achievements and decision requirements and holding zones and functions accountable for delivering plans and capturing value.
  • It is key to create effective project management and governance surrounding key partnerships related to greenhouse gas commitments.
  • This person is able to structure and execute internal and external forums to effectively share expectations and greenhouse gas ambitions; facilitate idea generation, best practice sharing and preferred investment opportunities.
  • They can identify and propose initiatives aligned to greenhouse gas emissions targets and commitments to the relevant decision bodies.


Participate in internal and external meetings related to net zero globally

  • This person will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for greenhouse gas emissions, bringing in experience from other organizations or suppliers to appropriately challenge and build net zero plans and initiatives; support the global procurement function in net zero related topics including global supplier negotiations.
  • They will interact and collaborate with leaders within the zones and functions, particularly the sustainability leads, and the category leads.


Support other functions and teams as the need arises to deliver KHC's objectives
Recipe for Success: Apply now if this sounds like you!

  • I have 5+ years defining and implementing sustainability strategies focused on greenhouse gases, preferably in the food industry.
  • I have 5+ years defining and building partnerships focused on sustainability with diverse entities and enrolling stakeholders across multiple levels of seniority and roles.
  • I have 8+ years total professional experience which must include sustainability and at least one of the following areas: food value chain, agriculture, NGO or research organization in the food sector.
  • I can simplify complex challenges into clear strategies, roadmaps, and actionable initiatives.
  • I am able to deliver financial and non-financial objectives according to plan.
  • I can engage internal and external partners across multiple seniority levels and organizations.
  • I build impactful networks and alliances to deliver the net zero agenda.
  • I can present to and connect with our senior leadership teams.
  • I have excellent self-management and organizational skills.


We hope to find you a seat at our table!
Location(s)
Amsterdam
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
38,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

At the heart of this journey is our ambition to create an enterprise where powerful AI solutions augment humans and where small mission-based teams are in relentless pursuit to solve tangible problems for our consumers, customers, and the enterprise. That ambition requires us to create a modern cloud and data ecosystem - a one of its kind that becomes the neural network of our company. We want you to bring your tech-self to us. We use Python, R, Spark, React, Tableau, Snowflake, Azure, and others to solve the problem on hand. In-turn, you can look forward to high-impact challenges, no bureaucracy, entrepreneurial small teams, and a unique opportunity to create and build something bold, awesome, and impactful – all while honoring our 150-year heritage and a portfolio of 200 iconic and emerging brands!

Why Work With Us

Our ambition is to become a best-in-class Digital leader by making data-driven investments that drive smarter business decisions. You’ll invent the next wave of augmented intelligence products where software & humans work side-by-side to rethink every aspect of our company. You’ll make an imprint & leave your legacy on every part of our business.

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