Direct Materials Sourcing Manager (Packaging)

Constellation Brands; United States; Híbrido; USD 70.000 - 146.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Descripción de la vacante

Constellation Brands is seeking an Associate Manager, Direct Materials in Chicago, IL, with responsibilities spanning direct materials procurement, sustainability initiatives, and supplier negotiations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity, and manage contracts and risk in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3+ years in sourcing/procurement and a strong PM mindset. Travel around 10% is expected; a PMP and MBA are advantageous.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier management

Competitive bidding (RFI/RFP/RFQ)

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

English fluency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

MBA preferred

PMP Certification or formal PM training

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

E-procurement tools

Project management tools

Data analysis tools

Descripción del empleo

Constellation Brands is seeking an Associate Manager, Direct Materials in Chicago, IL, with responsibilities spanning direct materials procurement, sustainability initiatives, and supplier negotiations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity, and manage contracts and risk in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3+ years in sourcing/procurement and a strong PM mindset. Travel around 10% is expected; a PMP and MBA are advantageous.