Job Overview:KDP 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.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Be Procurements subject matter expert for selected direct material componentsLeverage KDP Procurements 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 Finance Develop and foster long-term relationships with strategic suppliersEstablish & maintain a master contract management system for all spends within scopeEnsure compliance to adhere to external regulations and ensure governance to adhere to internal company policiesTotal Rewards:At KDP Ireland, you will find that: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.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.Requirements:Bachelors 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 continuous improvement mindsetConsistently builds and maintains relationshipsDemonstrates strong financial analytical skills