Accomplished procurement and supply chain leader with a proven track record of exceptional results achieved.

  Consistently promoted to positions of greater responsibxxxxxxity for exceeding performance.

  Broad experience in direct materials category management and contract manufacturing, including co-extruded fxxxxxxms; cold seal fxxxxxxm; labels; folding cartons; corrugated materials; packaging additives/new technology; and raw and commodity ingredients.

  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Access, including Excel V-lookups and pivot tables, as well as traditional sourcing/MRP system such as SAP, Ariba and Procuri.

> Strategic Sourcing > Contract Management > Contract Negotiations

> Joint Development Agreements > Problem Solving > Team Buxxxxxxding

> Total Cost of Ownership > Supplier Performance Management > Team Leadership

> Project Management > Plant Scheduling > Operations Management

> Packaging > Ingredients > Supply Chain Management

  2017: On target to deliver reduced costs of $19.6 mxxxxxxlion, including stretch goal of $26.5 mxxxxxxlion.

  2012-2015: Saved 4.5% year-over-year across all direct categories for the Snacks and Enhancers unit.

  2010-2012: Achieved savings at least 5% annually or greater whxxxxxxe leading commodity ingredients category.

  2009-2010: Saved more than $32 mxxxxxxlion for external manufacturing.

  2008: Generated $4.4 mxxxxxxlion or 17% in savings over a three-year period.

The Kraft Heinz Co. (formerly, Kraft) Chicago, XXXXXX Aug. 1999-Present
North America Additive Ingredient Lead, The Kraft Heinz Co. (July 2015-Present)

  Lead more than $400 mxxxxxxlion annual spend, plus two direct senior buyers and three operation analysts.  

  Manage more than 250 suppliers, including across flavors, chemicals, hydrocolloids, vitamins, colors, preservatives, spices, seasoning and salt.

  Source one or more ingredients for all Kraft and Heinz products in North America such as Jell-O, Planters, Kraft M&C, Kraft Cheese, MIO, Capri Sun, Oscar Mayer and more.

  On target to deliver reduced costs of $19.6 mxxxxxxlion, including stretch goal of $26.5 mxxxxxxlion.

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Enhancer and Snacks Ingredients, Kraft (Oct. 2012-June 2015)

  Led more $135 mxxxxxxlion in raw ingredient spend for the Snacks and Enhancers unit, with direct sourcing for $78 mxxxxxxlion, including spice, seasoning, egg products and tomato paste.

  Saved 4.5% year-over-year across all direct categories for the Snacks and Enhancers unit.

Strategic Sourcing Manager, Ingredients, Kraft (Jan. 2010-Oct. 2012)

  Redefined the commodity ingredients category, including eggs, pasta, cookies and crackers as well as component, fruit and oxxxxxx-based ingredients.

  Led the Commodities Ingredient Team to buxxxxxxd partnerships with suppliers to achieve a competitive advantage.

  Achieved savings at least 5% annually or greater.

The Kraft Heinz Co. (formerly, Kraft) Chicago XXXXXX (continued from page 1) Aug. 1999-Present

Strategic Sourcing Manager, External Manufacturing, Kraft (Jan. 2009-Dec. 2010)

  Implemented new procurement strategies to reduce costs and improve supply chain efficiencies.

  Saved more than $32 mxxxxxxlion in one year after identifying and delivering immediate direct material savings for external manufacturing.

Packaging Procurement Category Buyer, Flexible Packaging, Kraft (May 2008-Dec. 2008)

  Managed supplier performance and contract management for $90 mxxxxxxlion in extruded fxxxxxxms.

  Saved $8.2 mxxxxxxlion whxxxxxxe leading Global Cold Seal Team to design and execute global cold seal sourcing strategy.

  Generated $4.4 mxxxxxxlion or 17% in savings over a three-year period after developing and executing cold seal sourcing strategies across North America.

Packaging Procurement Category Buyer, Paper Packaging, Kraft (Sept. 2007-May 2008)

  Led supplier performance and contracts for a $70 mxxxxxxlion label category, plus $90 mxxxxxxlion for Capri Sun cartons.

  Saved $1.3 mxxxxxxlion (8.5%) over two years after developing and executing cut and stack label sourcing strategy.

  Reduced cost increases by identifying a new supplier and alternative carton technology for Capri Sun.

Packaging Procurement Category Buyer, Corrugated Packaging, Kraft (Jan. 2005-Sept. 2007)

  Spearheaded supplier performance and contract management of Corrugate worth $320 mxxxxxxlion.

  Saved $26.5 mxxxxxxlion (8.2%) over three years whxxxxxxe developing and executing corrugate sourcing strategy.

Senior Scheduler, Kraft (Oct. 2001-Dec. 2004)

Manufacturing Support Specialist, Kraft (Jan. 2001-Oct. 2001)

General Production Supervisor, Kraft (Aug. 1999-Jan. 2001)

Schrieber Food, Inc. Carthage, MO Jan. 1997-Aug. 1999

Team Leader (Jan. 1999-Aug. 1999)

Singles Teams Advisor (Jan. 1998-Jan. 1999)

Shread Team Advisor (Jan. 1997-Jan. 1998)

Burns Phxxxxxxip, North American Technical Center (Tones Spices) Ankeny, IA Feb. 1996-Jan. 1997

Lab Technologist

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Xxxxxx Forest Graduate School of Management; High Honors

Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science and Technology, Iowa State University

  Completed training in strategic sourcing; negotiations; cost modeling, TCO; and Value Stream Mapping.

Dear Hiring Manager:

With this letter, I wish to express my strong interest in joining your organization as a (INSERT JOB TITLE HERE).

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am an accomplished procurement and supply chain leader with a proven track record of exceptional results achieved. During my nearly 20-year career with The Kraft Heinz Co. (formerly, Kraft), I have been consistently promoted to positions of greater responsibxxxxxxity for exceeding performance. I have broad experience in direct materials category management and contract manufacturing, including co-extruded fxxxxxxms; cold seal fxxxxxxm; labels; folding cartons; corrugated materials; packaging additives/new technology; and raw and commodity ingredients. Among my unique skxxxxxxls, abxxxxxxities and achievements:

  2017: On target to deliver reduced costs of $19.6 mxxxxxxlion, including stretch goal of $26.5 mxxxxxxlion.

  2012-2015: Saved 4.5% year-over-year across all direct categories for the Snacks and Enhancers unit.

  2010-2012: Achieved savings at least 5% annually or greater whxxxxxxe leading commodity ingredients category.

  2009-2010: Saved more than $32 mxxxxxxlion for external manufacturing.

  2008: Generated $4.4 mxxxxxxlion or 17% in savings over a three-year period.

In my current role as North America Additive Ingredient Lead, I manage more than $400 mxxxxxxlion annual spend, plus two direct senior buyers and three operation analysts. I oversee more than 250 suppliers, including across flavors, chemicals, hydrocolloids, vitamins, colors, preservatives, spices, seasoning and salt. I source one or more ingredients for all Kraft and Heinz products in North America such as Jell-O, Planters, Kraft M&C, Kraft Cheese, MIO, Capri Sun, Oscar Mayer and more.

As your leader, you wxxxxxxl find me to be a team player committed to exceeding your performance expectations. I have no doubt that I would be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Barbara Neumann

xxx-xxx-xxxx

Dear (Person You Interviewed With):

I am writing to personally thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting (TITLE OF EACH JOB OPPORTUNITY) position currently avaxxxxxxable at your organization. Having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, I am confident I can exceed your performance expectations immediately.

As discussed, I am an accomplished procurement and supply chain leader with a proven track record of exceptional results achieved. During my nearly 20-year career with The Kraft Heinz Co. (formerly, Kraft), I have been consistently promoted to positions of greater responsibxxxxxxity for exceeding performance. I have broad experience in direct materials category management and contract manufacturing, including co-extruded fxxxxxxms; cold seal fxxxxxxm; labels; folding cartons; corrugated materials; packaging additives/new technology; and raw and commodity ingredients.

Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Again, thank you for the interview. I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Barbara Neumann

xxx-xxx-xxxx