Procurement Category Manager

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida•Tampa, FL

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Asâ¯a Coke Florida Procurement Category Manager, you will be directly involved in the day-to-day management of direct and indirect sourcing for the Company. The position assists in the development of policies, procedures, and objectives for the cost-effective sourcing of goods and services for the business including the areas of indirect purchases, MRO purchases, Fleet, contract labor services, direct material purchases, negotiating, establishing, and managing vendor contract agreements. The position analyzes and monitors supplier performance, which includes initiating and managing ongoing projects to reduce overall procurement costs and improve supplier flexibility, delivery, and performance.

Requirements

Minimum of three years' experience of Procurement/Sourcing including the development of Category Strategies.
Prior experience with SAPâ¯and/or Ariba
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods and practices related to purchasing, logistics, and quality systems
Comprehensive knowledge of supplier commodity processes and practices
Ability to perform spend analytics in Excel and Power BI
Direct and Indirect Material Sourcing and contract negotiation experience
Demonstrated experience with driving cost reduction and other savings initiatives
Prior experience in supply chain management

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management or related field preferred
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM/CPSM) preferred.
Prior experience in a broad-based large, complex manufacturing environment strongly preferred
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to exercise judgment and make critical decisions
Well-developed organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously

Responsibilities

Liaises with Coca-Cola Bottler' Sales and Services (CCBSS) on national procurement alliances and ensures compliance.
Provides bid analysis as part of contract negotiations, assists in developing RFPs and the negotiation of contracts.
Ensures compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.
Analyze current and potential suppliers and develop strategic alliances with suppliers to maintain competitive pricing, flexible lead times and high standards of quality.
Compile and analyze trends in prices and supply of materials and services.
Work with legal counsel to ensure all commercial agreements contain all related aspects of the final contract negotiations including all legal terms and conditions.
Maintain cost reduction programs on all purchasing activity.
Recommends the most appropriate and efficient method for formation of strategic sourcing initiatives.
Experience or knowledge in manufacturing operations, production, and engineering.
Experience or knowledge in engineering and manufacturing contract review process (SOW, MSA)