Packaging Procurement Lead - 6-Month Contract

Keurig Dr Pepper; Kildare; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Private medical care

Pension contributions

Holiday entitlements

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper Ireland is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead packaging sourcing within its Global Procurement team on a six-month contract. You will drive supplier lifecycle management, category strategies, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver cost reductions, sustainability, and improved service.

The role requires a strong background in strategic procurement, formal education in a related field, and experience with Ariba and ERP systems in a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited university (field of study in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related area preferred).
• Minimum four years strategic Procurement experience in a complex Supply Chain organization; CPG experience preferred.
• Passion to identify opportunities and drive positive change with continuous improvement mindset.
• Consistently builds and maintains relationships.
• Demonstrates strong financial analytical skills.
• Adept at leading projects, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and influencing others to drive results.
• Ability to navigate and thrive in a multinational and matrix environment.
• Effective communicator with all levels and settings.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload and operate successfully in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office suite and experience working with ERP systems; Experience with SAP Ariba preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be Procurement’s subject matter expert for selected direct material components.
• Leverage KDP Procurement’s strategic category management framework to generate internal and external insights.
• Collaborate with key business partners to develop category strategies that meet the needs of the business units pertaining to Safety, Quality, Service, Sustainability, Cost, Innovation.
• Execute sourcing projects utilizing Ariba (e.g., RFQ/RFP/RFI, online Auction, Collaborative sourcing, multi-event negotiations, etc.).
• Lead all aspects of supplier lifecycle management, including identification, selection, onboarding, contract management, performance management, risk management, and offboarding.
• Develop annual operating plans and quarterly forecasts with support from Finance.
• Develop and foster long‑term relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Establish & maintain a master contract management system for all spends within scope.
• Ensure compliance to adhere to external regulations and ensure governance to adhere to internal company policies.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Financial analysis

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP Ariba

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP Ariba

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Keurig Dr Pepper Ireland is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead packaging sourcing within its Global Procurement team on a six-month contract. You will drive supplier lifecycle management, category strategies, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver cost reductions, sustainability, and improved service.

The role requires a strong background in strategic procurement, formal education in a related field, and experience with Ariba and ERP systems in a multinational setting.