OverviewKDP Ireland is seeking an ambitious Manager to join its Global Procurement team and lead the strategic sourcing activities for selected packaging materials. 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.ResponsibilitiesBe Procurement’s subject matter expert for selected direct material componentsLeverage KDP Procurement’s strategic category management framework to generate internal and external insightsCollaborate with key business partners to develop category strategies that meet the needs of the business units pertaining to Safety, Quality, Service, Sustainability, Cost, InnovationExecute sourcing projects utilizing Ariba (e.g., RFQ/RFP/RFI, on-line 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 offboardingDevelop annual operating plans and quarterly forecasts with support from FinanceDevelop and foster long-term relationships with strategic suppliersEstablish and maintain a master contract management system for all spends within scopeEnsure compliance to external regulations and governance to internal company policiesRequirementsBachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited university; field of study in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related area preferredMinimum four years strategic Procurement experience in a complex Supply Chain organization; CPG experience preferredPassion to identify opportunities and drive positive change with a continuous improvement mindsetConsistently builds and maintains relationshipsDemonstrates strong financial analytical skillsAdept at leading projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams and influencing others to drive resultsAbility to navigate and thrive in a multinational and matrix environmentEffective communicator with all levels and settingsAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize workload and operate successfully in a fast-paced environmentProficient in MS Office suite and experience working with ERP systems; Experience with SAP Ariba preferredCompany OverviewKDP Ireland is an equal opportunity employer and affirms diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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