Procurement Category Manager - MRO

Corporate Office Tampa
Tampa, FL 33614, USA

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too:
Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

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Summary

Description:

The Procurement Category Manager is responsible for the strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier performance management, financial budgeting, and project management for their assigned material category estimated to be $20-$40M in spend. They will identify cost saving and continuous improvement opportunities, perform spend & market analysis, and conduct supplier negotiations.

Essential Functions

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of all category influencers and become the business- wide category subject matter expert from both a technical and commercial perspective.
• Develop procurement strategies and plans for the category together with stakeholders that would reduce our Total Cost of Ownership and improve availability, quality, service and innovation.
• Anticipate, negotiate, and execute commercial opportunities on time within the assigned categories under the supervision of the Procurement Manager/Director.
• Develop, implement, and manage vendor performance metrics, documents, and reporting as part of a Supplier Relationship Management plan within specified category.
• Maintain updated commodity pricing in ERP system
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with all key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Continuously optimize category through spend reduction and/or value enhancement, risk mitigation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Managing existing supply contracts, and the associated terms and conditions related to ongoing supply
• Manage claims and other administrative tasks as necessary to support Procurement Analyst
• Conduct market and risk analyses to inform category strategies.
• Negotiate commercial agreements with suppliers. Manage the central repository for contracts, including activity planning and the timely execution of contracts.
• Own vendor qualification process within category by collaborating and developing positive relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Obtain data from varied sources to identify and support fact-driven opportunities. Ensure analysis is accurate, comprehensive, and robust.
• Own RFx processes from creation to completion to generate and analyze multiple viable bids.
• Collaborate across departments during SOW development and respective vendor auditing/vetting. Attend off-site vendor tours/audits as needed.
• Provide necessary input for budget process
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Required Skills:

• Solid Technical and Analytical Skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, using ERP systems, and learning other Procurement software applications.
• Must understand “Total Cost of Ownership” concepts.
• Be a proactive problem solver.
• Project Management skills to set up processes that monitor project progress and completion rates.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Works well with others in a team environment.
• Must be able to work independently and handle multiple work assignments.
• Strong…