Procurement Leader for Indirect Materials

4 weeks ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Swire Coca Cola USA Full time
Job Summary

As a Senior Manager, Indirect Materials at Swire Coca-Cola, you will lead a team of commodity experts to achieve Supply Chain cost and sustainability targets for non-production items. Your deep understanding of commodity scope and ability to develop strategies to meet client needs in IT, Sales, Marketing, and other areas will be key to your success.

Key Responsibilities

* Ensure all sourcing is completed on time and meets client expectations
* Guide team members through the standard sourcing process
* Identify potential sourcing opportunities based on spend and align with key stakeholders
* Implement new technologies, processes, and innovations with suppliers and clients
* Optimize team member potential through training and coaching
* Identify training/experience gaps and provide opportunities for growth
* Understand systems used by the team and guide through general system issue resolution
* Implement process improvements, including standard templates for RFPs and contracts
* Create methodology for quarterly supplier business reviews and lead them
* Work with the Procurement Director to set Swire supplier strategy and communicate to the bottler system

Requirements

* Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain management, finance, or related field
* Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) CIPS Level 4 or higher within 1 year from hire
* 8+ years of procurement experience
* 4+ years of experience identifying cost savings for indirect spend categories
* 4+ years of experience leading a team of buyers
* Experience sourcing non-production items, such as IT equipment, software, and services
* Experience forecasting and building budgets based on forecasts
* Experience in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools
* Strong interpersonal and supplier management skills
* Knowledge of SAP
* Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines

About Swire Coca-Cola

Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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