Strategic Sourcing Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing efforts and negotiations in assigned categories.
• Develop strategies to improve cost structure and optimize spend through early involvement in the sourcing lifecycle.
• Negotiate complex agreements in sourcing categories.
• Collaborate with leadership to manage and execute defined sourcing plans through the development and distribution of RFx’s (RFI, RFQ, RFP), vendor communications, and development of vendor selection criteria.
• Propose and lead initiatives to drive ongoing evolution of sourcing frameworks, processes, and best practices.
• Proactively develop effective business relationships with vendors, stakeholders, and internal key decision-makers.
• Provide procurement support to Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling production and distribution facilities for indirect goods and services, including material capital expenditures and local maintenance agreements.
• Support Reyes Holdings Real Estate and Facilities teams through strategic sourcing activities, including market analysis, competitive bidding, contract administration, supplier relationship management, and achievement of cost, service, and risk management objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or other related professional discipline and 4 to 6 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or related business experience.
• High School Diploma/General Education Diploma with 7 to 9 plus years of related experience (in lieu of a bachelor’s degree).
• Strong vendor and contract negotiation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement benefits.
• Complimentary health screenings.