Associate Indirect Procurement Manager- Rotational Program

Constellation Brands, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Constellation Brands is seeking an Associate Manager, Indirect Procurement Rotational Program in the Rochester, NY or Chicago, IL area. The role spans 18–24 months across Marketing, IT, and Corporate Services, delivering savings, governance, and process improvements while rotating through multiple categories.

The program develops capabilities in category management, negotiation, and supplier management, with exposure to Healthcare, IT, legal, HR, and financial services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with three+ years of relevant experience in indirect goods/services.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing processes across indirect spend categories, including supplier management and competitive bidding like RFI/RFP/RFQ.
• Experience supporting supplier negotiations, contract development, and contract lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies, procurement processes, and procurement technology solutions.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Support category strategies and sourcing initiatives.
• Assist in developing sourcing strategies that maximize value and align with business objectives.
• Support Contract Lifecycle Management, including negotiations, extensions, and renewals.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to foster strong business relationships.
• Support supplier relationship management through performance reviews, QBRs, and governance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Contract lifecycle

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

Position Summary The Associate Manager, Indirect Procurement Rotational Program is a full-time development role designed to build broad capabilities in category management, strategic sourcing, stakeholder engagement, supplier management, negotiation, contracting, and procurement governance. Through hands-on project work and rotations across Marketing, Information Technology, and Corporate Services, the Associate Manager will support sourcing strategies, supplier meetings and negotiations, contract lifecycle management, savings delivery, risk mitigation, and process improvements aligned with Constellation Brands’ business priorities and growth objectives.

Program duration: Approximately 18-24 months Rotation length: Approximately 6-8 months per category, based on business needs, project timing and development opportunities.

Primary rotations

• Marketing Services
• Creative agencies
• Media
• Ad production
• PR
• Retail Marketing
• Information Technology
• Software/SaaS
• Hardware
• IT Professional Services
• Telecom
• Cybersecurity
• Cloud Infrastructure services
• Corporate HR Services
• Legal Services
• Professional Services
• Financial Services
• Facilities
• Travel, meetings, and events

Responsibilities

• Support category strategies and sourcing initiatives
• Assist with developing sourcing strategies that maximize value and support business objectives
• Support Contract Lifecycle Management, including negotiations, extensions, and renewals
• Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to support strong business relationships
• Support supplier relationship management through performance reviews, QBRs, Procurement governance, and strategic supplier initiatives
• Assist with negotiating and drafting of supplier agreements
• Execute sourcing category management initiatives that deliver sustainable savings and business value
• Collaborate with the Center of Excellence to develop metrics, tools, and processes that track and communicate spend efficiencies
• Support compliance across assigned categories by following internal guidelines and company policies
• Support special projects and business priorities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, with three or more years of relevant business experience and a track record of increasing responsibility in strategic sourcing for indirect goods and services, procurement consulting, supply chain, finance, or a related discipline
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing processes across indirect spend categories, including supplier management best practices and competitive bidding processes such as RFI, RFP, and RFQ
• Experience supporting supplier negotiations, contract development, and contract lifecycle management
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, procurement processes, and procurement technology solutions
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and deliver results across categories, stakeholders, and timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Consumer packaged goods experience

Work Location

Rochester, NY Chicago, IL

Reports to

Nikki Kosloski

Travel

Limited travel may be required for supplier meetings, stakeholder engagements, rotational program activities, or other business needs

Hybrid/in-office

Employees based in Rochester or Chicago, may follow a hybrid schedule, with in-office presence aligned to company guidance and business needs

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods and work on a computer for extended periods
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Location

Rochester, New York

Additional Locations

Chicago, Illinois

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Supply Chain

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is: $69,600.00 - $123,600.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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).

Company Overview

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