Sourcing Manager, MRO Categories

Keurig Dr Pepper•Burlington, MA

1d•$155,500 - $220,000

About The Position

The Sourcing Manager leads and executes strategic sourcing activities for Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) categories, representing an estimated $100 million in annual spend. The role works closely with business stakeholders to develop cost-reduction strategies and implementation plans focused on reducing total cost of ownership while optimizing supplier performance. The position develops category strategies and sourcing processes, supports annual operating plans and financial savings models, conducts category and industry analysis, and builds effective supplier relationships. It also represents the sourcing area in sustainability, regulatory, food safety, and supplier-risk efforts; supports procurement policy compliance and contract administration; and uses analytical tools to make recommendations from large data sets. The Sourcing Manager collaborates with stakeholders across organizational levels and functions, leads small cross-functional teams, and is responsible for people and team leadership, including setting expectations, coaching, development, morale, third-party resource performance, and staffing plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related area from an accredited university.
At least 5 years of strategic procurement experience, including experience supporting complex manufacturing or supply chain organizations.
At least 5 years of SAP/Ariba or similar ERP experience.
Expertise with analytical tools such as Excel.
Expertise in MS Word, MS Project, and MS PowerPoint.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to build strong customer relationships and interact with stakeholders from senior executives through middle management.
Ability to lead small cross-functional teams and build internal and external partnerships.
Ability to pursue tasks with energy and drive, meet deadlines despite obstacles, address conflicts constructively, and advance creative ideas into implementation.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic sourcing activities for MRO categories with an estimated $100 million in annual spend.
Collaborate strategically with suppliers and develop long-term supplier relationships.
Translate business requirements into detailed specifications for category sourcing.
Develop and update financial savings models with Finance support.
Help prepare the Annual Operating Plan for assigned categories.
Conduct industry deep-dive analysis to provide proactive category insights.
Develop and execute category strategies with business partners using the KDP Strategic Category Management framework.
Define sourcing and procurement processes using Ariba, including RFQs, RFPs, RFIs, online auctions, collaborative sourcing, and multi-event negotiations.
Represent the sourcing area in corporate environmental sustainability and regulatory efforts.
Proactively assess supplier risk and ensure business continuity plans are in place for potential supply interruptions.
Ensure suppliers comply with required federal, national, regional, and local food safety regulations.
Influence stakeholders on procurement policies and practices, including legal and financial requirements for purchasing.
Execute legal contracting and contract administration in Ariba as required by policy.
Analyze large data sets and use findings to develop conclusions and recommendations.
Communicate complex ideas and approaches effectively to a wide audience, both orally and in writing.
Build customer relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across organizational levels and with cross-functional groups.
Lead small cross-functional teams toward shared goals and drive continuous improvement.
Lead people and teams, including setting expectations, evaluating performance, coaching, and developing employees.
Promote team morale and a collaborative attitude.
Manage the performance of third-party resources.
Establish staffing and resource plans and determine the appropriate mix of sourcing activities.