Especialista Senior, Compras de Materiales Directos

Constellation Brands; Sonoyta, Piedras Negras, Veracruz; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation Brands, a leading consumer packaged goods company, seeks a Senior Specialist, Direct Materials Procurement to manage direct materials categories including primary packaging. You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to drive cost, quality, and continuity improvements while mitigating packaging risks.

You will support new product development initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience; MBA preferred.
• At least three years of progressively responsible experience in strategic sourcing, direct materials procurement, procurement consulting, supply chain, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Own category strategy and execution for assigned direct materials, including capsules, screwcaps, wirehoods, and luxury boxes, while supporting sourcing strategies for glass and cans.
• Develop and implement sourcing plans that improve cost, quality, service, supply continuity, innovation, and overall value across direct procurement categories.
• Own and advance assigned sustainability initiatives in partnership with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders, supporting broader company sustainability objectives.
• Lead competitive sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and the drafting and execution of supply agreements.
• Proactively manage supplier contracts through renegotiation, extension, renewal, and performance-review cycles.
• Build and maintain productive supplier relationships and collaborate with internal partners across Brand, Buying Operations, Category Management, Graphics, Packaging Technology, Planning, Finance, and Operations.
• Identify procurement and packaging risks, recommend solutions, and coordinate cross-functional action to support new product development and ongoing business needs.
• Execute tactical and strategic initiatives that deliver sustainable savings, cost avoidance, risk reduction, and other measurable sources of value.
• Track category performance, market conditions, project milestones, risks, and savings, and communicate clear updates and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with procurement and finance policies, the company code of conduct, contractual requirements, and applicable external regulations.
• Support continuous improvement and manage special projects or business priorities as assigned.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier management

Bidding processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ)

Negotiation

Contract drafting/management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business/Finance/Accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

e-procurement tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description Mexico City, Veracruz, Nava u Obregón Nivel de Estudios Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience; MBA preferred.

Experiencia Requerida At least three years of progressively responsible experience in strategic sourcing, direct materials procurement, procurement consulting, supply chain, or a related discipline.

Consumer packaged goods experience is preferred.

Habilidades Knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management, supplier management, and competitive bidding processes, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ activities.

Strong supplier negotiation, contract drafting, contract management, and commercial decision-making skills.

Demonstrated project management, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational capabilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships at all organizational levels.

Experience supporting new product development, packaging commercialization, or related innovation initiatives.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with e-procurement, project management, and data-analysis tools.

Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to use data to develop recommendations and make decisions.

Resumen

The Senior Specialist, Direct Materials Procurement supports the strategic sourcing and management of primary packaging and other direct material categories, including but not limited to glass, cans, closures, wirehoods, and luxury packaging. In this role, the Senior Specialist, Direct Materials Procurement collaborates with suppliers and cross-functional partners to advance sourcing and sustainability initiatives, negotiate and manage contracts, mitigate supply and packaging risks, and deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, service, innovation, and supply continuity. The successful candidate will apply strong project management, analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills to manage competing priorities, respond quickly to evolving business needs, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Responsabilidades

• 1. Own category strategy and execution for assigned direct materials, including but not limited to capsules, screwcaps, wirehoods, and luxury boxes, while supporting sourcing strategies for glass and cans.
• 2. Develop and implement sourcing plans that improve cost, quality, service, supply continuity, innovation, and overall value across direct procurement categories.
• 3. Own and advance assigned sustainability initiatives in partnership with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders, supporting broader company sustainability objectives.
• 4. Lead competitive sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and the drafting and execution of supply agreements.
• 5. Proactively manage supplier contracts through renegotiation, extension, renewal, and performance-review cycles.
• 6. Build and maintain productive supplier relationships and collaborate with internal partners across Brand, Buying Operations, Category Management, Graphics, Packaging Technology, Planning, Finance, and Operations.
• 7. Identify procurement and packaging risks, recommend solutions, and coordinate cross-functional action to support new product development and ongoing business needs.
• 8. Execute tactical and strategic initiatives that deliver sustainable savings, cost avoidance, risk reduction, and other measurable sources of value.
• 9. Track category performance, market conditions, project milestones, risks, and savings, and communicate clear updates and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
• 10. Ensure compliance with procurement and finance policies, the company code of conduct, contractual requirements, and applicable external regulations.
• 11. Support continuous improvement and manage special projects or business priorities as assigned.

Location

Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico Additional Locations Obregon, Sonora, Mexico, Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Supply Chain

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations). Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ), a U.S.-based company, is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love because we believe elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. It’s worth our dedication, hard work, and calculated risks to anticipate market trends and deliver for our consumers, shareholders, employees, and industry. This dedication is what has driven us to become one of the fastest-growing, large CPG companies in the U.S. at retail, and it drives our pursuit to deliver what’s next. Every day, people reach for brands from our high-end, imported beer portfolio anchored by the iconic Corona Extra and Modelo Especial, a flavorful lineup of Modelo Cheladas, and favorites like Pacifico, and Victoria; our exceptional wine brands including The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery, Kim Crawford, Schrader Cellars, and Lingua Franca; and our craft spirits brands such as Mi CAMPO Tequila and High West Whiskey. As an agriculture-based company, we strive to operate in a way that is sustainable and responsible. Our ESG strategy is embedded into our business and we focus on serving as good stewards of the environment, investing in our communities, and promoting responsible beverage alcohol consumption. We believe these aspirations in support of our longer-term business strategy allow us to contribute to a future that is truly Worth Reaching For. To learn more, visit www.cbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. Our company participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. For more information, please refer to the required postings linked here: E-Verify Participation Poster IER Right to Work Poster