Indirect Procurement Associate Manager

Associate Manager, Indirect Procurement

The Associate Manager, Indirect Procurement will act as the associate procurement category manager for Marketing and will be responsible for supporting the execution of sourcing strategies and contracts that align with Constellation Brands' objectives and growth strategies. Partnering with Procurement category managers and leaders in the Marketing and Sales organizations, this role will drive sustainable efficiencies in the total cost of goods and services procured while maintaining or improving quality.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of sourcing plans and strategies for Trade Marketing, Experiential Marketing, Data and Insights, Innovation, and eCommerce spend categories
• Assist in identifying and developing a comprehensive sourcing strategy process to maximize the value of the company's investment in the categories listed above.
• Proactively manage vendor contract life cycle to prepare the organization for contract renegotiations, extensions or renewals
• Partner with key internal stakeholders to nurture and develop relationships with Constellation Brands' partners and service providers
• Lead supplier relationship management practices such as score carding and QBRs for assigned categories / suppliers.
• Support the build and execution of sourcing processes (RFx) for assigned category responsibilities.
• Assist with the negotiation and drafting complex agreements with supply partners
• Drive the tactical and strategic execution of the day-to-day plan to deliver consistent and sustainable savings and other elements of value capture
• Collaborate with the Corporate Procurement Center of Excellence to develop metrics, tools, and processes to properly track and communicate efficiencies across spend activities
• Ensure compliance with all internal guidelines and requirements and external regulations related to responsible categories such as finance policy, procurement policy, code of conduct, etc.
• Manage special situations and projects as required

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Supply Chain

The salary range for this role is : $80,400.00 - $120,600.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).