Snr Manager Procurement Operations

Keurig Dr Pepper Co.; Leinster; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Senior Manager of Procurement Strategy and Capabilities to drive procurement strategy, manage a team, and implement a technology roadmap. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement technology, supplier lifecycle management, and excellent communication skills. The role includes overseeing the 7-step sourcing process and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. This position includes up to 10% travel.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• Experience driving and implementing the tools/technology roadmap for a Procurement Organization.
• Experience in managing source to contract platform tools, such as Ariba.
• Experience with procurement and data analytics/visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Cognos IBM).
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence others to achieve outstanding results.

Responsibilities

• Manage continuous improvement of KDP’s 7-step sourcing process.
• Deploy Procurement’s Technology Roadmap, collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Lead all aspects of Procurement operations and compliance reporting.
• Partner with teams on key ESG Initiatives for responsible sourcing.

Skills

Driving technology roadmap for Procurement

Supplier lifecycle management

Risk management

Data analytics/visualization tools

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Multinational organization navigation

Tools

Ariba

PowerBI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Manager of Procurement Strategy and Capabilities

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is seeking a dynamic, ambitious Senior Manager to lead a part of the Procurement Strategy and Capabilities function (Source-to-Contract) and manage a team of 2 members based in the United States. The successful candidate will drive long-term Procurement category strategy development and Procurement performance management. The role will also be accountable for driving and implementing future digital roadmap for Procurement that includes systems, processes, and technologies to optimize efficiency for Procurement and end users. The Senior Manager will manage the strategic programs including enhancements to Strategic Category Management, Supplier Lifecycle Management, Supply Resiliency, Contract Lifecycle Management, Supplier Diversity, and ESG initiatives working in concert with Procurement Leadership and KDP stakeholders. In addition to these capabilities, the individual will also help drive skills and competencies development across the Procurement function.

Responsibilities

• Enable effective category strategy management by managing continuous improvement of the KDP’s version of the 7-step sourcing process, Supplier Lifecycle Management, Contract Lifecycle Management and Risk programs.


• Manage the long-term Procurement strategy driven by business needs and incorporating modern technology, services, and tools to report performance and increase efficiency within Procurement and the Sourcing process.


• Deploy the Procurement’s Technology Roadmap, collaborating with key stakeholders including IT, Procurement Leadership, and other key internal and external stakeholders.


• Lead all aspects of Procurement operations, system controls, and compliance reporting services to better support end-users, and guide the team towards maintaining a high standard of service.


• Lead initiatives to drive continuous improvement in process, skills, and team engagement as a key member of KDP’s Procurement Strategy & Capabilities leadership team.


• Partner with CSR and Procurement teams on key ESG Initiatives to deliver responsible sourcing and other relevant targets during 2025-2026.


• Partner with Strategy & Capabilities Leadership Team to provide governance over KDP’s Source to Pay processes, systems, and policies while joining forces with stakeholders/internal business partners to drive harmonization, compliance, and efficiencies.

Travel: As much as 10% of the time.

Qualifications

To excel in the role of Senior Manager of Procurement Strategy and Capabilities, you will have:

• Experience driving and implementing the tools/technology roadmap for a Procurement Organization


• Preferred Experience in managing source to contract platform tools, such as Ariba


• Preferred Experience in supplier lifecycle management process, risk management, contract lifecycle management


• Preferred experience with procurement and data analytics/visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Cognos IBM)


• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence others to achieve outstanding results.


• Proficiency in navigating multinational organizational matrix environment.


• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Travel: As much as 10% of the time.

Additional Company and Compliance Information

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.