Regional Procurement Operations Manager

About the role

Our vision is simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider, serving a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. The Regional Procurement Operations Manager serves as the primary procurement liaison for regional Operations leadership, ensuring timely and cost‑effective procurement support while maintaining alignment with enterprise procurement strategies, policies, and supplier management programs. Reporting through the Procurement organization, this role partners closely with Operations to support daily business needs, drive supplier performance, manage local sourcing activities, and identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvement, and risk mitigation. The position will be viewed by Operations as a trusted business partner while maintaining strong alignment with Procurement objectives, balancing service, compliance, cost management, and supplier performance to deliver measurable value to the region and enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary procurement contact for regional Operations leaders.
• Support day‑to‑day purchasing, supplier, and sourcing needs across the region.
• Drive adoption of preferred suppliers, contracts, and procurement processes.
• Identify and execute cost‑savings and cost‑avoidance opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve operational issues.
• Partner with Category Managers on sourcing initiatives and contract implementation.
• Analyze spend data and provide recommendations to improve value and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and company standards.

Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Business partnering mindset with strong customer focus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Contract and negotiation expertise.
• Spend analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Knowledge of procurement systems such as SAP, Ariba, Oracle, Coupa, or similar platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations support.
• Demonstrated success leading sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.
• Experience managing supplier performance and resolving operational supply needs.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.

Travel

Based in the assigned region with up to 50% travel at times.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short‑term disability and long‑term disability
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days
• Well‑being Benefit Discount and Total Reward Programs