Supply Manager- Industrial Supplies

A Career in Beer and Beyond:

Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to brew beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments. We’ve been brewing iconic brands for over 350 years and are now proud to be offering a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle.

We are Talent Brewers with our culture routed in our core Values.

We believe in our brands and our people, and that diversity, equity and inclusion are the key ingredients to a winning team culture. We want you to join our team of brand ambassadors who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities. So, if you get excited about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do, we want to hear from you.

The Headlines:

This role of Supply Manager – Industrial Supplies & Services, is based in Milwaukee, WI and enjoys the flexibility of a 3-in/2-remote hybrid schedule. You will be responsible for executing category strategies focused on spare parts & operations support, and driving the 7S of MCBC Procurement: Supplier Relationship Management, Stakeholder Management, Supply Risk Management, Sustainability & Innovation, Systems & Governance, Sourcing Strategy, and Supplier Diversity.

This position reports to the Category Manager – Industrial Supplies & Services and works closely with our operations stakeholders at various levels of the organization.

Successful candidates will enjoy working with both people and data, and will be able to showcase both of these skills with examples of successful project execution.

The Responsibilities:

• Lead negotiations and implementation activities. Provide data and analytics to Category Manager and seek feedback as required.
• Ensure contract compliance and manage key suppliers via score-carding and regular, formal Business Reviews.
• Develop and own Category Strategy with support of Category Manager
• Present Category Strategy to Procurement Leadership and stakeholders for alignment.
• Responsible for delivering category objectives for North America
• Provide key project updates to Category Manager regularly
• Develop timeline and identify critical risks that may impact deliverables.
• Proactively work with Category Manager on direction and ways to mitigate hold-ups.
• Provide clear tasking to Procurement Analyst to maximize efficiency in this role.
• Maintain a YoY savings target
• Manage multiple supplier relationships via effectively SRM
• Utilize out-of-box thinking to tap spend and/or supplier consolidation opportunities.
• Liaise with Brewery Procurement Leads and align on pipeline projects.
• Work closely with e-Procurement team for bidding projects as well as analysis for compliant bids.
• Work with Legal teams to ensure a timely implementation of all contracts.
• Responsible for assessing category risks and recommend alternatives to better supply assurance.
• Other duties as assigned by the Category Manager.

The Other Qualifications:

• 4 or more years of relevant experience.
• SAP experience (MRP systems), ARIBA and Industry certification (ISM, CIPS) are preferred
• You are strong at performing sourcing activities including spend analysis, market research, and negotiating contracts.
• You enjoy supporting stakeholders, live with a growth mindset, and are able to drive strategic company initiatives forward through successful change management.
• You have experience in multi-national category management and liaising with international teams.
• You possess a bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience (4+ years) in lieu of a degree.

Work Perks that You Need to Know About:

• Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are
• Engagement with a variety of Employee Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

At Molson Coors, the health and safety of our people is our number one priority. That’s why all offers of employment in the U.S. where legally permitted are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against Covid 19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or religious beliefs or practices that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.