Sr. Strategic Sourcing Lead, Packaging

Boston Beer Corporation; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Lead to drive procurement excellence. This role involves formulating sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. You will leverage your expertise to optimize costs and enhance supplier performance while collaborating across teams. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact commercial growth and operational efficiency. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement and supplier management.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility/adoption support

Free financial coaching

Health & wellness program

Professional development & training

Free beer!

Qualifications

• 6+ years in sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management.
• Proficiency in digital tools for collaboration and data insights.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute strategic sourcing strategies.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers and address disputes.

Skills

Category Management

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Relationship Management

Contract Management

Operational Procurement

Advanced Negotiation

Microsoft Excel

Project Management

Strong Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

Job Description

We are currently hiring a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Lead, Packaging in Breinigsville, PA.

The Procurement Senior Strategic Sourcing Lead is responsible for formulating, communicating, and executing category management and strategic sourcing strategies designed to enable commercial growth and profitability for the Boston Beer Company. This individual will establish and implement best sourcing practices by applying spend analysis, supply market expertise, and use of eSourcing tools to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) when executing developed strategies. Additionally, the individual will proactively and consistently manage key suppliers' strategic and operational relationships for assigned categories and partner with internal stakeholders and sourcing team colleagues to implement innovation projects, drive efficiencies, deliver supplier quality improvements, and reduce risks while improving costs.

Please note this is an on-site position.

What You'll Brew:

Category Management:

• Analyze industry trends and technology.


• Build and maintain category strategies.


• Develop and maintain global supply market knowledge.


• Establish metrics and processes for supplier performance

Strategic Sourcing:

• Formulate sourcing strategies.


• Draft Statements of Work (SOWs) and execute sourcing events.


• Lead development and execution of sourcing and negotiation strategies.

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Address supplier issues and disputes.


• Manage strategic relationships with key suppliers.


• Lead supplier business reviews and track KPIs and SLAs.

Contract Management:

• Maintain contractual and business relationships with suppliers.


• Manage Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and contract reviews.

Operational Procurement:

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies.


• Lead cross-functional teams for new systems and processes.


• Manage Purchase Orders and communicate updates on service and supply.

Other Responsibilities:

• Support strategic drivers and activities.


• Handle after-hours activities during crises or emergencies.

What Ingredients You'll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6+ years in category management, sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier management, risk management, and/or project management.

Required Skills:

• Technical:
  
  
  
  • Digital dexterity and use of technology for collaboration.
  
  
  • Information navigation and visualization.
  
  
  • Proactive intelligence gathering and data-backed insights.
  
  
  • Advanced negotiation and contract compliance.
  
  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Tableau/PowerBI.
  
  


• Strategic:
  
  
  
  • Value orientation and meeting commitments.
  
  
  • Business, financial, and legal acumen.
  
  
  • Design thinking and project management.
  
  
  • Strategic thinking and risk management.
  
  
  • Excellent program and project management skills
  
  
  • Strong organizational change capabilities
  
  


• Social and Creative:
  
  
  
  • Strong communication and influence.
  
  
  • Continuous learning and problem-solving.
  
  
  • Executive presence and stakeholder management.
  
  

Level:5

At the Boston Beer Company and in accordance with pay transparency laws, we are open about our salary ranges. For this role, the salary range is between $85,800 and $135,000. However, it's important to note that where the person hired starts in this range is dependent on their related experience, skillset and location. Additionally, this position qualifies for a discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance, and certain sales roles might include a car allowance.

Some Perks:

Our people are our most important "ingredient." We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too.

In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

• Tuition reimbursement


• Fertility/adoption support


• Free financial coaching


• Health & wellness program and discounts


• Professional development & training


• Free beer!

*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and the CA Fair Chance Act.

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact [e-mail] for assistance.

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Job Info

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  Job Identification
  14869
  


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  Job Category
  Procurement
  


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  Posting Date
  01/24/2025, 05:01 PM
  


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  Job Schedule
  Full time
  


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  Locations
  
  
  
  
  SAPB
  
  
  (On-site)