Shape strategic sourcing for Kraft Heinz’s Canadian Cheese & Dairy portfolio in Toronto, emphasizing negotiations, supplier strategy, and category value.

This Manager leads sourcing and commercial management for cheese, dairy powders, cheese powders, and cream mix. The position develops Canada-specific strategies aligned with North American categories, market dynamics, regulations, and supply constraints. It also manages supplier relationships, agreements, performance, risk, and cross-functional implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Develop multi-year Canada sourcing strategies and market perspectives

Segment suppliers and lead sourcing events, negotiations, and contracting

Define supplier performance expectations across cost, quality, and capacity

Lead reviews, improvement plans, and escalated supply issue resolution





Drive productivity, innovation, transitions, and process improvement programmes

Requirements

Degree in supply chain, business, finance, or related discipline

Four to six years’ progressive commercial or category experience

High-value supplier relationship and long-term agreement management experience

Robust commercial, financial, analytical, and strategic judgement

Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams

Bring sourcing leadership, negotiation strength, and supplier performance expertise to Kraft Heinz’s Canadian ingredients portfolio.

📌 Strategic Sourcing Manager Cheese Dairy (Winnipeg)
🏢 Kraft Heinz
📍 Winnipeg