Global Juice Category Sourcing Leader

Refresco Careers; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is seeking a seasoned Procurement professional at our Tampa corporate office. You will lead supplier selection, negotiate contracts and manage juice concentrates and related ingredients to secure quality, service and favorable terms.

This role requires five years of procurement experience in food/beverage manufacturing, strong Excel, SAP knowledge and the ability to coordinate with Sales, R&D, Quality and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in procurement, supply chain, or related field required.
• Minimum five years procurement experience in food/beverage manufacturing.
• Experience with commodity markets, supplier negotiations and international sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Identify and select strategic suppliers for juice concentrates while maintaining key global relationships.
• Continuously monitor fruit/vegetable markets and seasonality to respond to market conditions.
• Drive value through innovation and collaboration with strategic suppliers and internal customers.
• Provide commodity updates for the sales team.
• Develop sourcing plans to reduce costs and meet internal requirements.
• Review, negotiate and execute contractual arrangements per Refresco policy.
• Manage new project launches and source new juice concentrates as needed.
• Track consumption and demand to ensure adequate contracted volumes.
• Prepare annual budget for appropriate commodities.
• Generate cost savings opportunities across the supply chain.
• This role reports to the Director, Procurement – North America.

Skills

Creative thinking

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Assertiveness

Time management

Negotiation

Excel proficiency

SAP knowledge

Written communication

Cross-cultural

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Operations or related field

Five years of procurement experience in food/beverage manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SAP

Job description

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is seeking a seasoned Procurement professional at our Tampa corporate office. You will lead supplier selection, negotiate contracts and manage juice concentrates and related ingredients to secure quality, service and favorable terms.

This role requires five years of procurement experience in food/beverage manufacturing, strong Excel, SAP knowledge and the ability to coordinate with Sales, R&D, Quality and Supply Chain.