Strategic Procurement Manager — Global & Local Sourcing

Asahi Beer USA Inc; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Beer USA / Octopi Brewing is seeking a Procurement Manager to own sourcing and supplier strategy across US categories, collaborating with global category teams. You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and drive total cost of ownership while balancing local needs with global best practices.

The role emphasizes ownership of category strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and impact on cost and supplier performance at a growing beverage producer.

Qualifications

• University degree, preferably in a business-related field.
• 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

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement platforms

Job description

Asahi Beer USA / Octopi Brewing is seeking a Procurement Manager to own sourcing and supplier strategy across US categories, collaborating with global category teams. You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and drive total cost of ownership while balancing local needs with global best practices.

The role emphasizes ownership of category strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and impact on cost and supplier performance at a growing beverage producer.