Manager, Procurement - A&M

About Tropicana Brands Group

The launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica.

Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds : one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset.

With a global footprint of more than 2,000 associates that spans North America and Europe, we are proud of our industry-leading capabilities in areas that include innovation, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing and nutrition expertise.

The company’s focused on the vision to quench the world's thirst for more delight and nourishment, while continuing to build upon the many important diversity, sustainability, local community and philanthropic activities that our people and brands have historically supported.

Key Responsibilities :

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a highly qualified Manager, Procurement - A&M to support the Supply Chain team to ensure the company’s goals and initiatives are met.

This position is responsible for directing the management of the TBG’s NA Professional Services category associated with the A & M procurement process.

This includes the planning and execution of procurement strategies, interfacing with other department heads and leading strategic negotiations.

The position requires a high degree of technical, interpersonal and management skills with independent judgement and thorough knowledge in all areas of procurement, contract administration and A&M category knowledge.

Additional Responsibilities :

• Lead, source, manage and negotiate Advertising & Marketing procurement agreements. Includes engagements with cross-functional internal teams, including needs analysis, market analysis, competitive intelligences, RFI and RFP development, cost and proposal analysis, deal structuring, contract negotiation, and implementation development
• Develop procurement strategies, evaluate bidders, assess suppliers, review bids, recommend contract award, and fully execute roll out plan
• Attain TBG NA productivity targets relative to the A &M Procurement category
• Regularly meet with leaders across the business to identify A&M requirements, develop and communicate purchasing strategies, provide updates on current and expiring agreements, and other governance issues
• Manage all day to day SAP purchase order process to avoid disruption of services
• Develop the strategy for Corporate wide agreements to maximize Corporate leveraging potential. Ensure effective communications with operating departments on strategies, agreements and procedures
• Benchmark other industries to understand current developments, capabilities, trends and best practices to develop an effective procurement strategy
• Ø Manage strategic supplier relationships : planning quarterly business reviews, tracking KPIs / SLAs and contract compliance, evaluating supplier risk, and resolving issues
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, reporting capabilities, and consultative approach of our professional services and facilities related procurement
• Actively participate in onsite meetings with strategic suppliers / contractors to investigate facilities, capacity, and capability to meet project success criteria, specifications, and delivery dates
• Reports To Sr. Manager, TBG NA Indirect Procurement Lead

Requirements :

• Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in Business Administration or equivalent combination of education, training or work experience
• Good knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office specifically Excel and Powerpoint
• Good working knowledge of legal and contracting requirements
• Experience in Professional Services associated with but not limited to Advertising and Marketing , Brand Management, Agency Management, POS / Premium Items is highly desirable and most relevant for the position
• Extensive knowledge of A&M, Point of Sales, Sales insights and digital services supplier base
• Minimum Indirect procurement experience : Five (5) to Eight (8) years with experience in CPG companies

Benefits Overview :

TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance.

In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.

TBG offers a 401(k) plan administered through Fidelity which allows you to contribute pre- or post-tax dollars and invest as you choose to save for retirement.

TBG makes employer matching contributions to your 401(k) account and will contribute 100% of the first 3% and an additional 50% of the next 2% for a total of a 4% company contribution.