Senior Manager, Indirect Materials

Swire Coca Cola•Draper, UT

About The Position

Lead a team of commodity experts to achieve Supply Chain cost and sustainability targets for non-production items such as janitorial services, software solutions, IT equipment, etc. Cultivate deep understanding of commodity scope and develop strategies meet needs of clients in IT, Sales, Marketing, and other areas. Proactively identify savings opportunities with a focus on sustainable cost and service.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, finance, or related field required
Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)
8+ years of procurement experience required
4+ years' Experience identifying cost savings for indirect spend categories required
4+ years' Experience leading team of buyers required
Experience sourcing non-production items such IT equipment, software and services, etc.
Experience forecasting and building budgets based on forecasts
Experience in Lean Six Signa methodologies and tools
Strong interpersonal and supplier management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Knowledge of SAP
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines
Ability to influence key stakeholders in different departments to achieve goals

Nice To Haves

CIPS Level 4 or higher (preferred) within 1 year from hire required

Responsibilities

Ensure all sourcing completed on time and meeting client expectations
Guide to follow standard sourcing process (7-step sourcing)
Prioritize sourcing with team and internal clients
Identify potential sourcing opportunities based on spend and proactively align with key stakeholders on conducing sourcing
Benchmark with global procurement and local bottlers
Identify and implement with suppliers and clients' new technologies, processes, innovations, etc.
Builds team’s experience and skillset
Identify training/experience gaps with team members and identify training opportunities
Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders related to supplier performance
Create methodology for quarterly supplier business reviews and lead them
Work with Procurement Director to set Swire supplier strategy and communicate to bottler system
Ensure all pricing being entered by buyers is accurate
Stand in place of Director as needed for supplier and other stakeholder reviews
Can independently build an executive presentation and present complex topics in a simplistic way
Manages team's P&L
Identifies ways to improve EBITDA, creates and implements plan
Lead sustainable cost reduction activities across all areas of indirect spend
Performs other duties as assigned.