As part of Red Bull’s category management strategy within our Operations business unit, the Purchasing Manager will be responsible for leading all aspects of assigned categories, Marketing & Media.
This includes the development of category strategies, supplier relationship management, and alignment with internal stakeholders which take into account the goals and requirements of the business.
The Purchasing Manager will lead negotiations and provide support to the business in an effort to achieve the ideal balance of quality and cost.
Utilizing structured sourcing processes, the Purchasing Manager drives sourcing evaluations and seeks creative opportunities for strategic partnerships that enable growth and seamless business continuity.
This position provides technical direction, advice, and counsel on a wide array of procurement processes and issues. The Purchasing Manager is a key connector and collaborator between departments, who ensures that decisions made have a balanced business impact.
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All the responsibilities we’ll trust you with :
PROCUREMENT STRATEGY & SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT
Support the Procurement strategy to reduce costs and drive efficiencies through optimization of sourcing processes, designs, materials and services.
Drive cost savings initiatives and assist in the identification and execution of strategies. Execute high level supplier strategies to leverage and optimize relationships.
Source new suppliers and manage existing supplier base. Conduct root cause analysis for supplier performance issues, drive corrective actions and issue resolution.
Provide reports to monitor spend, identify trends and opportunities, and aid in supplier performance activities. Responsible for managing all areas of supplier performance (setting expectations, issue resolution, development, continuous improvement, KPI measurement, etc.
Management of the complete contract lifecycle from negotiation through execution. Manage assigned categories and projects to ensure execution on time and within the budget.
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
Align with Red Bull HQ as required or where potential opportunities exist. Engage key departments of spend and drive opportunities for value.
Provide first line of communication with assigned suppliers and internal stakeholders. Work closely with the Risk Management Team to reduce risks associated with materials and services.
SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION
Support supply chain practices that reduce total supply chain costs, optimize pack-outs and inventory, reduce lead times and maximize customer service levels.
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role :
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain or other related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Procurement with experience in negotiation & supplier relationship management.
- CPM / CPSM and / or Six Sigma certifications preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Functional understanding, awareness and application of Negotiations, RFX, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Contracts and Supplier Management principles.
- Ability to develop and execute procurement strategies with suppliers including on-going negotiations, pricing, key supply chain metrics improvement and day-to-day support of efficient supply chain operations.
- Strong analytical and research skills to evaluate complex procurement data.
- Understanding of problem solving and knowledge of root cause analysis tools.
- Proven conflict resolution, negotiation and influence skills with strong relationship building skills.
- Strong systems acumen (SAP / Oracle, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Suite Excel, PowerPoint , etc.).
- Exceptional time management, organization and prioritization skills.
- Superior customer service and adaptability to changing requirements.
- Fluent in English, additional language skills an advantage.
The base salary range for this position is $121,695 to $134,505+ cash incentives Actual salary offer may vary based on work experience.
The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Our current Benefits include :
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and / or work location)
Red Bull North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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