Job Overview
KDP Ireland is seeking an ambitious Procurement Manager to join its Global Procurement team and lead the strategic sourcing activities for selected raw ingredients that could include –
flavours, colors, soft materials, fruit juice and concentrates
.
The Manager will lead all aspects of supplier lifecycle management to cultivate value for the business in the form of cost reduction, risk mitigation, sustainability solutions, growth & innovation, enhanced quality, and improved service delivery.
Additionally, the Manager will collaborate with team members, cross-functional partners and external suppliers to build robust category strategies that deliver business unit objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Be Procurement's subject matter expert for selected direct material components
Leverage KDP Procurement's strategic category management framework to generate internal and external insights
Collaborate with key business partners to develop category strategies that meet the needs of the business units pertaining to Safety, Quality, Service, Sustainability, Cost, Innovation
Execute sourcing projects utilizing Ariba (e.g., RFQ/RFP/RFI, online Auction, Collaborative sourcing, multi-event negotiations, etc.)
Lead all aspects of supplier lifecycle management, including identification, selection, onboarding, contract management, performance management, risk management, and offboarding
Develop annual operating plans and quarterly forecasts with support from Finance
Develop and foster long-term relationships with strategic suppliers
Establish & maintain a master contract management system for all spends within scope
Ensure compliance to adhere to external regulations and ensure governance to adhere to internal company policies
Total Rewards
We aspire to have the top talent within the industry and are committed to maintaining an extraordinarily brilliant, remarkably diverse, and decidedly engaged team.
We invest in the development and growth of our employees and promote continuous learning to enable progressive career tracks.
We offer a competitive salary and bonus structure, and excellent employee benefits including private medical care, pension contributions, and holiday entitlements.
We provide Global exposure – as a multi-national CPG with HQ offices in the USA and peers operating in five countries, there are opportunities travel to different countries and share international perspectives and experiences.
We have an active interest in the community – We run events throughout the year to support local charities, people & communities.
We have free parking on-site in Newbridge and offer a hybrid work schedule.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited university; Field of study in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related area preferred
Minimum four years strategic Procurement experience in a complex Supply Chain organization; CPG experience preferred
Passion to identify opportunities and drive positive change with continuous improvement mindset
Consistently builds and maintains relationships
Demonstrates strong financial analytical skills
Adept at leading projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams and influencing others to drive results
Ability to navigate and thrive in a multinational and matrix environment
Effective communicator with all levels and settings
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload and operate successfully in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in MS Office suite and experience working with ERP systems; Experience with SAP Ariba preferred
KDP Ireland is an equal-opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce.
KDP Ireland recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, or any other status protected by law.
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