BlueTriton is a leading provider of spring and purified water products - the name behind your favorite bottled water brands. We are proud to offer an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced, and sustainably packaged spring water in addition to other quality products and services. Get ready to quench your thirst with exciting possibilities when you join BlueTriton for a fiercely good career doing work that matters.
Whether your career interest is rooted in Finance, HR, Marketing, Sales, IT, Sustainability or our Legal/Regulatory/Government team, professional roles at BlueTriton within our Corporate Teams could very well be the place for you to uncap your potential! Be prepared to join a team that is deeply committed, boldly innovative, and fiercely good for our consumers and customers, for our people, and for our communities.
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Procurement Manager, Capital Equipment/Physical Logistics, to join the BlueTriton Brands, Inc. Supply Chain Procurement organization based in Stamford, CT. Reporting directly to the National Procurement Manager, Indirect Goods & Services, you will work closely with key stakeholders to define and implement buying strategies in the respective categories. for the spend in scope across all business units, utilizing strategic sourcing processes, tools and policies.
This is a Hybrid position, with flexibility based on location/commute!
Key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborate to define and execute the procurement strategy for the category across all business units, including our Canadian business partners
- Lead and perform RFI/RFP activities for the categories
- Engage with stakeholders & legal function to draft and finalize agreements and SOWs
- Enhance standards of performance and contribution to the right suppliers
- Lead internal efficiency improvements
- Identify cost savings opportunities and reduce total cost of ownership in the categories
- Capture incremental added value from our indirect suppliers.
- Engage and manage the relationship with various stakeholders
- Ensure compliance of Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards
Qualifications
Key qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Minimum 3 years in procurement function, experience covering the categories of forklifts, AGVs, truck fleets, day cabs, racking and maintenance.
- BS degree in Supply Chain Management or other applicable discipline
- Commercial understanding of strategic category management.
- Strong negotiation skills, able to lead complex negotiations, manage the relationship and drive demanding service levels.
- Ability to work independently to identify and research relevant market, industry and supplier information.
- SAP experience highly preferred
- Experience in stakeholder management and the ability to influence senior management
- Proven track record in working collaboratively with different teams in complex organizations and supporting multiple sourcing initiatives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must have strong knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Excel
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BlueTriton Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. BlueTriton Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected]
BlueTriton Brands offers an unrivaled portfolio of water brands for healthy hydration, including Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain®, Origin™, Ozarka®, Poland Spring®, Zephyrhills®, AC+ION® Alkaline Water, Splash Blast® Flavored Water Beverage, Splash Fizz® Flavored Water Beverage Saratoga® and Pure Life® Purified Water.