
Procurement Manager
- Kildare
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Be Procurement's subject matter expert for selected direct material components
- Leverage KDP Procurement's strategic category management framework to generate internal and external insights
- Collaborate with key business partners to develop category strategies that meet the needs of the business units pertaining to Safety, Quality, Service, Sustainability, Cost, Innovation
- Execute sourcing projects utilizing Ariba (e.g., RFQ/RFP/RFI, on-line Auction, Collaborative sourcing, multi-event negotiations, etc.)
- Lead all aspects of supplier lifecycle management, including identification, selection, onboarding, contract management, performance management, risk management, and offboarding
- Develop annual operating plans and quarterly forecasts with support from Finance
- Develop and foster long-term relationships with strategic suppliers
- Establish & maintain a master contract management system for all spends within scope
- Ensure compliance to adhere to external regulations and ensure governance to adhere to internal company policies
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited university; Field of study in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related area preferred
- Minimum four years strategic Procurement experience in a complex Supply Chain organization; CPG experience preferred
- Passion to identify opportunities and drive positive change with continuous improvement mindset
- Consistently builds and maintains relationships
- Demonstrates strong financial analytical skills
- Adept at leading projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams and influencing others to drive results
- Ability to navigate and thrive in a multinational and matrix environment
- Effective communicator with all levels and settings
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload and operate successfully in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in MS Office suite and experience working with ERP systems; Experience with SAP Ariba preferred
- We aspire to have the top talent within the industry and are committed to maintaining an extraordinarily brilliant, remarkably diverse, and decidedly engaged team.
- We invest in the development and growth of our employees and promote continuous learning to enable progressive career tracks.
- We offer a competitive salary and bonus structure, and excellent employee benefits including private medical care, pension contributions, and holiday entitlements.
- We provide Global exposure - As a multi-national CPG with HQ offices in the USA and peers operating in five countries, there are opportunities travel to different countries and share international perspectives and experiences.
- We have an active interest in the community - We run events throughout the year to support local charities, people & communities.