Strategic Direct Materials Lead: Packaging & Sustainability

Constellation Brands; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 146 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Résumé du poste

Constellation Brands is seeking an Associate Manager, Direct Materials to lead category strategy and direct procurement for packaging materials, including glass, cans, and luxury packaging, across multiple locations in the US. You will partner with suppliers and internal teams to drive cost savings, quality, and supply continuity while advancing sustainability initiatives.

The role requires 3+ years in strategic sourcing or direct materials, with strong project management and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field; MBA preferred.
• PMI/PMP certification or formal project management training is beneficial.
• At least three years of progressively responsible experience in strategic sourcing or direct materials procurement.

Responsabilités

• Own category strategy and execution for assigned direct materials, including capsules, screwcaps, wirehoods, and luxury boxes, while supporting sourcing for glass and cans.
• Develop and implement sourcing plans that improve cost, quality, service, supply continuity, innovation, and value across direct procurement categories.
• Own and advance assigned sustainability initiatives in partnership with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead competitive sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and drafting/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 value.
• Track category performance, market conditions, project milestones, risks, and savings, and communicate updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with procurement and finance policies, the company code of conduct, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Support continuous improvement and manage special projects or business priorities as assigned.

Connaissances

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier management

Competitive bidding

Negotiation

Contract management

Project management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional communication

New product development

MS Office

E-procurement tools

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Formation

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

MBA preferred

Outils

PMP Certification

Description du poste

Constellation Brands is seeking an Associate Manager, Direct Materials to lead category strategy and direct procurement for packaging materials, including glass, cans, and luxury packaging, across multiple locations in the US. You will partner with suppliers and internal teams to drive cost savings, quality, and supply continuity while advancing sustainability initiatives.

The role requires 3+ years in strategic sourcing or direct materials, with strong project management and negotiation skills.