Job Description

　　Position Summary

　　The Manager, Operational Indirect Procurement, provides strategic sourcing category leadership across the Constellation Brands enterprise wide Operational Indirect spend. This role drives the development and implementation of long-term, sustainable sourcing strategies in high value spend areas to elevate overall category sourcing performance in coordination with the divisional Procurement teams. Leveraging direct and indirect influence, the role partners with cross-functional business leaders to identify, prioritize and maximize value capturing opportunities. Operating in a matrixed structure, this role will offer leadership in strategic sourcing category management, subject matter expertise, and best-in-class Procurement policies to the divisional sourcing teams and other internal stakeholders. Categories may include Facilities Management, Fuels, Utilities, Leasing, Dunnage, Pallets, Vehicles, Industrial Gases, Barrels, and Vineyard Supplies & Services. Overall Category Spend is approximately $500M annually. This role will report to the Senior Director, Operational Indirect Procurement.

　　Responsibilities

　　Accountable for the development and execution of Procurement strategies for high value Operational Indirects spend categories across multiple divisions.Develop and own the long-term strategic sourcing plans including supplier segmentation, spend management and go to market strategy for major categories.Manage stakeholder relationships with various cross functional leaders across both divisions with the goal of becoming a trusted advisor in supporting their key supply decision-making.Interface with Procurement peers and internal stakeholders to identify category opportunities and develop sourcing strategies that maximize value for the business.Provide thought leadership and market insights to cross-functional Procurement and Operational teams for key categories.Leverage CBI enterprise-wide visibility to drive greater development and ongoing use of a thorough and comprehensive Productivity and Continuous Improvement process.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.Evaluate the implementation of appropriate technology-based sourcing solutions and drive the execution of platforms and tools that drive value in the Op Indirects sourcing process.Work closely with Finance Risk Management team to ensure alignment and use of appropriate risk mitigation tools within Op Indirect categories as liaison between Finance and the local teams.Serve as an influential change agent to the broad stakeholder community as it relates to the sourcing and contract execution process.Ensure alignment of business unit category objectives with enterprise-level category KPI's inclusive of annual operating plans and priorities, cost savings and supplier relationship management.Work in conjunction with the Procurement Center of Excellence (COE) to ensure available tools and resources are fully leveraged and fit for purpose for use within Op Indirects categories.Deliver upon the OneProcurement Organizational Model with clear Way of Working between TBA, Divisions and the COE.Further engagement in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives that support the business strategy, inclusive of our Supplier Diversity Program.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Business-related degree programs. MBA or equivalent preferred.10+ years supply chain or procurement management experience. Beer, wine and/or spirits sector experience preferred.Proven track record in delivery of complex, cross-functional procurement initiatives on time and on budget on a global footprint.Ability to operate effectively with an entrepreneurial approach in an often ambiguous environment.In-depth knowledge of and experience in procurement processes (category management, strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management, spend analysis), organization, and technology required.Sourcing experience within the traditional Operational Indirect categories such as MRO, Utilities, Facilities Management, Dunnage and Fleet including strategy development, supplier management best practices, category terminology and contract negotiation strongly preferred.Strong financial and analytical skills with a high degree of business acumenAbility to effectively lead and motivate a multi-national remote team in a direct or influence only situation.Strong engagement as a people leader focused on feedback, development, and continued growth.Champion best practice processes, tools, and commitment to provide quality procurement products / customer service.Experience in Procurement systems SAP, Ariba, Zycus and Tableau at a minimumExcellent 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.Must be able to interface at all levels of the organization and with suppliers to solve problems when facing evolving demands.Highly self-motivated with a strong internal drive for resultsStrong organizational skills, focused on details, and multi-task oriented.A high degree of problem-solving capability and the ability to drive change and bring others along to drive results with excellent interpersonal, influence and communication skill.

　　Physical 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.

　　Location

　　Chicago, Illinois

　　Additional Locations

　　Job Type

　　Full time

　　Job Area

　　Supply Chain

　　The salary range for this role is:

　　$90,100.00 - $138,100.00

　　This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. 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 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. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

　　Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

　　Equal Opportunity

　　Constellation 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.