Strategic Direct Materials Leader - Packaging

Constellation Brands; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation Brands is seeking an Associate Manager, Direct Materials to lead direct materials procurement, including glass, cans, capsules, wirehoods, and luxury packaging. You will collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional partners to advance sourcing, negotiate and manage contracts, and deliver improvements in cost, quality, service, and supply continuity.

This role requires strong project management, analytical skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, business, finance, accounting, or related field; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own category strategy and execution for direct materials (capsules, screwcaps, wirehoods, luxury boxes) and support sourcing for glass and cans.
• Develop and implement sourcing plans to improve cost, quality, service, and supply continuity.
• Lead sustainability initiatives in partnership with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead supplier evaluations, negotiations, and drafting/execution of supply agreements.
• Manage contracts through renegotiation, extensions, renewals, and performance reviews.
• Build strong supplier relationships and collaborate with internal partners across Brand, Buying Operations, etc.
• Identify procurement risks and coordinate cross-functional actions for new product development.
• Execute initiatives delivering sustainable savings and cost avoidance.
• Track performance, market conditions, milestones, risks, and savings; communicate updates to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with procurement, finance policies, and applicable regulations.
• Support continuous improvement and special projects.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier management

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Project management

Analytical

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Data-driven decisions

English proficiency

Education

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

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

E-procurement tools

Job description

Constellation Brands is seeking an Associate Manager, Direct Materials to lead direct materials procurement, including glass, cans, capsules, wirehoods, and luxury packaging. You will collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional partners to advance sourcing, negotiate and manage contracts, and deliver improvements in cost, quality, service, and supply continuity.

This role requires strong project management, analytical skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced