Indirect Procurement Associate Manager

Job Description

Position Summary

The Indirect Procurement Associate Manager will act as the associate procurement category manager for Marketing and will be responsible for supporting the execution of sourcing strategies and contracts that align with Constellation Brands’ objectives and growth strategies.  Partnering with Procurement category managers and leaders primarily in Marketing  and Growth organizations, this role will drive sustainable efficiencies in the total cost of goods and services procured while maintaining or improving quality and vendor services.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of sourcing plans and strategies for Trade, Retail, Sponsorship, Experiential, Premiums and Market Research Categories.

• Assist in identifying and developing a comprehensive sourcing strategy process to maximize the value of the company’s investment in Marketing

• Proactively manage vendor contract life cycle to prepare the organization for contract renegotiations, extensions or renewals

• Partner with key internal stakeholders to nurture and develop relationships with Constellation Brands’ vendors and service providers

• Assist with the negotiation and drafting complex agreements with supply partners

• Drive the tactical and strategic execution of the day-to-day plan to deliver consistent and sustainable savings and other elements of value capture

• Collaborate with the Corporate Procurement Center of Excellence to develop metrics, tools, and processes to properly track and communicate efficiencies across spend activities          

• Ensure compliance with all internal guidelines and requirements and external regulations related to responsible categories such as finance policy, procurement policy, code of conduct, etc.

• Manage special situations and projects as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with three (3) or more years of relevant business experience with a proven record of accomplishment and increasing responsibility in Strategic Sourcing for Indirect services and goods, Procurement Consulting, or a related supply chain or financial discipline

• Knowledge of the strategic sourcing process in Marketing, Corporate Services, and other indirect spend categories including experience in supplier management best practices and competitive bidding (RFI, RFP, RFQ) process

• Supplier negotiation skills, contract drafting and management experience

• Knowledge and experience with project management methodologies and e-procurement processes and tools

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA preferred

• Nationally recognized professional certification such as Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional Contract Manager

• CPG Experience

Work Location

• Chicago, IL – preferred location

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods and work on a computer for extended periods

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• <20% travel

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The salary range for this role is:

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.  At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

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