Sourcing Manager, External Manufacturing

Keurig Dr Pepper•Frisco, TX

56d

About The Position

As the Manager, External Manufacturing you will be responsible for leading Keurig's sourcing and procurement activities in the US Refreshment Beverage and Coffee supply chain. Working in close collaboration and building strong relationships with Planning, USRB WD and DSD teams, LRP, and others to develop and manage partnerships with external manufacturers. This role will sustain business and drive new supply requirements to existing co-manufacturers and re-packers in support of external manufacturing category strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university
Minimum 5 years procurement experience, preferably in CPG
Experience in external manufacturing category management
Experience as a negotiator to reach consensus, buy-in and commitment from internal and external partners.
Proven ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
Experience in supplier identification, development, and qualification.
Ability to work in a fast-paced organization; manage and prioritize multiple issues and projects with urgency and responsiveness.
Proficiency in navigating a multinational and matrix environment.
Excellent communication skills to effectively engage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills and financial acumen
Excellent judgment about proactive communication, issue escalation and solutions proposal
Strong decision-making abilities and experience leading teams and complex projects
Collaborative, team-first mindset to drive optimal results for the organization.

Responsibilities

Execute sourcing strategies to optimize external manufacturing capabilities, driving efficiency and innovation.
Collaborate with stakeholders and BU leaders with category strategies to achieve BU goals, including cost savings and risk mitigation.
Manage all aspects of strategic category management and supplier lifecycle, including strategy execution, deployment, performance management, and risk analysis.
Manage strategic and tactical partnerships that align with agreements and business needs.
Develop and implement aligned KPIs across managed partners.
Address any deviations of KPIs against contractual commitmentsAct as liaison between internal teams and external partnersConduct due diligence of potential suppliers to expose financial risk, compliance, quality and onâtime delivery service and EndâofâLife issues.
Conduct market scanning and capability assessments of external suppliers, cataloging technologies for future needs.
Support the activation of new suppliers and manage supplier exits.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to qualify and activate new partners.
Support the Annual Operating Planning (AOP) process and financial forecasting to ensure predictable spending.
Manage conversion costs at external manufacturers.
Collaborate with finance to address financial variances.
Partner with suppliers and internal teams to drive cost optimization.
Negotiate service agreements and clarify roles for sourcing and management.
Conduct quarterly business reviews with strategic suppliers.
Collaborate with Legal, Tax, Finance, and other functions to draft and negotiate complex contracts.
Lead compliance initiatives related to ethical sourcing, risk management, and sustainability.
Ensure projects meet business standards before implementation, covering quality, regulatory compliance, finance, marketing, sales, manufacturing, and supply chain deployment.