Procurement Vice President - Direct Materials

Company: Constellation Brands
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

Procurement Vice President - Direct MaterialsProcurement Vice President - Direct MaterialsApply locations Chicago, Illinois time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-36298Job DescriptionPosition SummaryProvide senior leadership & direction for the enterprise wide Direct Material requirements. Directly lead a team of sourcing and procurement resources in both the US and Mexico to establish sourcing strategies, supplier selection criteria, optimized relationship management and ensure contract compliance. As the senior most Procurement Leader for the Direct Materials Categories, partner with cross-functional business leaders to maximize value and leverage strategic third-party relationships while minimizing supply and price risk across the organization.Through CBI's ONEProcurement initiative, the Vice President, Procurement - Direct Materials is accountable for assessing our current commercialization strategy and developing solutions to optimize ways of working across the organization as it relates to direct material purchases.Responsibilities

• Lead and assess category dynamics and set multi-year category strategy and priorities
• Directly and indirectly lead a team of approximately 15 leaders, category managers, buyers and analysts with overall accountability for the success of the Direct Materials Categories inclusive of Packaging, Raw Materials, Commodities (excluding Grapes).
• Interface with Procurement, Operations, Planning and Finance Peers to identify category opportunities and develop strategies that maximize value for the businesses.
• Lead key negotiations of contractual agreements to ensure that they meet CBI's business needs, adhere to corporate standards and financially deliver against our value commitments.
• Serve as a highly influential leader & change agent to the broad stakeholder community as it relates to the sourcing and contract execution process.
• Accountable for the Enterprise-wide Procurement sourcing strategy and commercial management of suppliers across the Operational Indirects Category.
• In alignment with the Head of Beer Procurement and Wine & Spirits Procurement, set goals and objectives for the category procurement teams
• Review business cases for contracts to ensure alignment to strategy
• Develop sourcing approach (RFP, targeted, strategic) and value levers
• Ensure alignment of business unit category objectives and TBA category KPI's inclusive of NPD's, Cost Savings and Supplier Relationship Management
• Work in conjunction with the Procurement COE to ensure consistent reporting and KPI's are in place to enable the success of the Operational Indirect Procurement teams.
• Builds overall supplier management plan and go to market strategy
• Oversee the overall Category Spend of approx. $3.0B annuallyReporting
  • Reports to the Chief Procurement OfficerMinimum Qualifications
    • Bachelor's Degree in Science or Business (or other related degree programs).
    • 15+ years sourcing and procurement management and 10+ years of people management experience.
    • Proven track record in delivery of complex, cross-functional procurement initiatives on time and on budget on a global footprint.
    • Ability lead and motivate a multi-national remote team to deliver with excellence
    • Seasoned procurement professional, knowledgeable in procurement best practices
    • Experience in MRP and Procurement systems SAP, Ariba, Graphite, O9, Power BI at a minimum
    • Strong organizational skills, focused on details, and multi-task oriented
    • Strong people management, development, and coaching experience
    • Champions best practice processes, tools, and commitment to provide quality procurement products / customer service
    • Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate change management with colleagues and key contacts throughout Constellation
    • Expertise in providing high levels of service within a complex customer-service oriented organization
    • Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiating skills, is perceptive and adaptable
    • Must be able to interface at all levels of the organization and with suppliers to solve problems when facing evolving demands
    • Demonstrated success in leveraging company-wide spend by ensuring the implementation of large/complex agreements
    • In-depth knowledge and experience of procurement processes (category management, strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management, and spend analysis), organization, technology required
    • Ability to represent inter-departmental and corporate issues across internal and external boundaries
    • Proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), familiarity with Source-to-pay tools
    • Expertise with Packaging, Ingredient and Commodity sourcing strategy development, including in-depth knowledge of supplier management best practices, category terminology and contract negotiation
    • Strong financial and analytical skills with a high degree of business acumen
    • Highly self-motivated with a strong internal drive for results
    • A high degree of problem-solving capability and the ability to drive change with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    • A good understanding of project management methodologies and e-procurement processes and tools
    • In-depth knowledge and experience of strategic sourcing processes, organization, technologyPreferred Qualifications
      • MBA or equivalent preferred
      • Beverage alcohol experience preferredPhysical Requirements/Work Environment
        • Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Lifting may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
        • Travel up to 30%LocationChicago, IllinoisAdditional LocationsJob TypeFull timeJob AreaSupply ChainThe salary range for this role is:$215,200.00 - $358,700.00This 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 OpportunityConstellation 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).Not sure you meet all qualifications? Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.About UsConstellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love because we believe elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. It's worth our dedication, hard work, and calculated risks to anticipate market trends and deliver more for our consumers, shareholders, employees, and industry. This dedication is what has driven us to become one of the fastest-growing, large CPG companies in the U.S. at retail, and it drives our pursuit to deliver what's next.Every day, people reach for our high-end, iconic imported beer brands such as those in the Corona brand family like the flagship Corona Extra, Modelo Especial and the flavorful lineup of Modelo Cheladas, Pacifico, and Victoria; our fine wine and craft spirits brands, including The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery, Casa Noble Tequila, and High West Whiskey; and our premium wine brands such as Kim Crawford and Meiomi.As an agriculture-based company, we have a long history of operating sustainably and responsibly. Our ESG strategy is embedded into our business and our work focuses on serving as good stewards of the environment, enhancing social equity within our industry and communities, and promoting responsible beverage alcohol consumption. These commitments ground our aspirations beyond driving the bottom line as we work to create a future that is truly Worth Reaching For.
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