Procurement Manager — Global Sourcing & Cost Leadership

ASAHI BEER USA INC; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life/Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Free beer after shift

Job summary

ASAHI BEER USA INC / Octopi Brewing in Waunakee, WI is seeking a Procurement Manager to own sourcing and supplier strategy for US categories. You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and drive total cost of ownership while aligning local needs with Asahi's global practices.

The role offers a full-time, Monday–Friday schedule with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to influence cost and risk across a fast-growing beverage operation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience, including 2+ years in procurement.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with procurement platforms and ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the local category expert, implementing category strategy and representing local business needs to Asahi's global category teams.
• Manage CapEx and OpEx categories, negotiating contracts and supporting the broader team in negotiations and implementation.
• Define and maintain sourcing strategies for locally managed categories, aligned to business needs and priorities.
• Analyze market trends, competitors, and supplier data to inform sourcing decisions.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, including evaluation, accreditation, and performance/quality controls.
• Partner with Legal, Tax, and other functions to ensure supplier contracts are properly in place.
• Manage category and supplier risk — price volatility, supplier stability, and volume assurance.
• Track performance against procurement KPIs and lead continuous improvement projects to drive further cost and value gains.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

ERP systems

MS Office

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Procurement platforms

ERP systems

Job description

ASAHI BEER USA INC / Octopi Brewing in Waunakee, WI is seeking a Procurement Manager to own sourcing and supplier strategy for US categories. You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and drive total cost of ownership while aligning local needs with Asahi's global practices.

The role offers a full-time, Monday–Friday schedule with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to influence cost and risk across a fast-growing beverage operation.