Director, Procurement Packaging (Cans)

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious:

to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia.

Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game.

We are solutions-based.

We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too:

Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think:

how would

YOUput our drinks on every table?

Position Description

The Director of Procurement Packaging (Cans) oversees an organization's purchasing function. Responsible for leading the development and implementation of progressive sourcing strategies that deliver cost efficiencies, supply assurance, and quality in the procurement of direct materials.

Develops policies and procedures related to the procurement of goods and services. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. This position will lead improvement activities, optimizing product sourcing management, cost management, and problem resolution.

A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Key Accountabilities:

Develop and implement key performance indicators, policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals

Bring and enhance supplier Market Knowledge and Insight as a source of innovation and value creation.

Maintain strong relationships with key global suppliers and develop new suppliers as required

Manage functional key performance indicators:

ensure development and reporting of productivity in alignment with procurement Finance.

Negotiate and manage complex relationship with critical suppliers globally

Establish and maintain a supplier performance evaluation system for all suppliers.

Seasoned negotiator and networker with prior contract authority strategies and uncover potential supplier efficiency and cost improvements.

Directs the work of the procurement staff

Provide overall planning, budgeting, and personnel development for the departments and procurement cycle, instruct and encourage professional advancement. Review employee performance evaluation set Objectives.

Negotiates and awards larger (multi-year) contracts

Lead, and participate in cross-functional teams to establish early supplier involvement to achieve performance goals, support project timelines, and manage product costs

Identification and realization of cost saving and cost reduction opportunities.

Support purchasing process improvement initiatives as designated by the Procurement lead.

Ensure that Sourcing & Purchasing procedures are being implemented.

Provide internal customers with answers to sourcing and purchasing process inquiries.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree plus ten (10) years of experience in purchasing, operations and management.

Experience in a large branded consumer products goods company, as well as experience at a more entrepreneurial and fast-paced middle market company strongly preferred.

Experience with strategic sourcing processes including total cost of ownership and risk management.

Project Management skills, including the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Strong organizational, planning, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

Excellent knowledge of Excel, Power

Point and an MRP system (SAP preferred)

Competencies/Skills/Qualifications:

Familiar with the manufacturing process

Strong understanding of the packaging lifecycle

Experience in launching new products / new product developments

Strong negotiating skills

Excellent communicator and strong team player who is able to work across multiple functions

Ability to analyze and solve problems, results-oriented

Strong project management skills, with the ability to drive initiatives to completion

Ability to work in a fast-paced, often-changing environment

Ability to work well with cross-functional teams

Solutions-oriented and target driven

Able to develop and maintain excellent industry relationships and has an excellent grasp of market factors, technical product knowledge, logistics and quality requirements

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

Medical/dental/vision insurance?

Life insurance?

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation?

Well-being benefits

Discount programs

Join Refresco TODAYand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!