Associate Direct Materials Manager

🕒 October 8

🌽 Illinois, New York – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote 🗽 New York – Remote

💵 $69.6k - $146k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🔗 Supply Chain

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Constellation Brands

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1945

🍽️ Food & Beverage

👥 B2C

🛒 Retail

Food & Beverage • B2C • Retail

Constellation Brands is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U. S. , Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. The company manages and markets iconic imported beer brands such as Corona, Modelo Especial, Pacifico, and Victoria; notable wine brands like The Prisoner Wine Company and Robert Mondavi Winery; and craft spirits including Casa Noble Tequila and High West Whiskey. Constellation Brands holds the brand license for Corona and Modelo in the U. S. to import, market, and sell exclusively and perpetually, aiming towards the premium segment in its product range.

📋 Description

• Own category strategy and execution for assigned direct materials, including capsules, screwcaps, wirehoods, and luxury boxes, while supporting sourcing strategies for glass and cans • Develop and implement sourcing plans to improve cost, quality, service, supply continuity, innovation, and overall value • Advance sustainability initiatives with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders • Lead competitive sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and supply agreement drafting and execution • Manage supplier contracts through renegotiation, extension, renewal, and performance-review cycles • Build and maintain supplier relationships and collaborate with Brand, Buying Operations, Category Management, Graphics, Packaging Technology, Planning, Finance, and Operations • Identify procurement and packaging risks, recommend solutions, and coordinate cross-functional action • Execute initiatives delivering savings, cost avoidance, risk reduction, and other measurable value • Track category performance, market conditions, project milestones, risks, and savings; communicate updates and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership • Ensure compliance with procurement and finance policies, code of conduct, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations • Support continuous improvement and manage special projects or business priorities

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience • MBA preferred • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or formal training in project management beneficial • At least three years of progressively responsible experience in strategic sourcing, direct materials procurement, procurement consulting, supply chain, or a related discipline • Consumer packaged goods experience preferred • Knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management, supplier management, and competitive bidding processes, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ activities • Strong supplier negotiation, contract drafting, contract management, and commercial decision-making skills • Demonstrated project management, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational capabilities • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Experience supporting new product development, packaging commercialization, or related innovation initiatives • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with e-procurement, project management, and data-analysis tools • Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to use data to develop recommendations and make decisions • Fluent in English • Must be at least 21 years of age • Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods and work on a computer for extended periods • Lifting may be required • Travel 10%

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid time off • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • 401(k) • Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees