Procurement Manager - Direct

on model as well as indirectly through some of the world's leading beverage marketing and distribution companies.At MABIUC we hire passionate people because nothing great is done without passion. We trust those closest to the work to do what's right, to act like an owner.

We are growing a lasting legacy, where people come first!

Location

This role is based out of our Dublin Office. We love our office and the setting it provides for celebration and collaboration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energize you too, so we do offer flexible arrangements!

What You'll Do:

The Procurement Manager- Direct is responsible for developing category strategies, executing competitive sourcing, managing supplier contracts, and overseeing supplier performance for Direct categories, particularly co-manufacturing and packaging for beverages. In this role, you will drive the procurement of our Non-Alcoholic business (and other direct areas as needed) by focusing on cost savings, cost avoidance, strategic planning, and supplier management to ensure global success for Mark Anthony Brands.

• Develop category strategy and execute sourcing activities across comanufacturing and packaging across our international business

• Lead sourcing execution for global Direct categories

• Proactively identify and evaluate risks and opportunities for MA categories and implement key changes for continuous improvement

• Deep understanding of cost model methodology and value chain analysis.

Category Strategy Development

• Lead category strategy and sourcing process development to maximize investment value in direct categories (e.g., Co manufacturing, PET, Sleeves, Closures) for international regions as well as global categories

• Liaise with MA Indirects Global Procurement team on global contracts to ensure optimization of cost and service across MA entities

• Leverage industry trends, macroeconomics, and data-driven insights to continuous refresh and evolve category strategy to maintain competitive edge

Supplier Performance Management

• Define supplier performance metrics by category and conduct annual review to ensure suppliers are performing at expected quality and service standards

• Proactively manage vendor contract life cycle to prepare for contract renegotiations, extensions, or renewals

• Engage with cross-function stakeholders to identify and develop strategic partnership relationships with key vendors and unlock cost and service improvement opportunities

• Build Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) for key suppliers and support on escalating issues as needed

Sourcing Execution

• Lead the implementation of sourcing plans and strategies across direct categories

• Tender comanufacturing and packaging , assuring best-in-class strategic sourcing and selecting suppliers that provide solutions fit for needs.

• Drive negotiations of contracts to meet business objectives and budget adherence

• Collaborate with Finance and Legal teams to ensure contract compliance with all internal guidelines and requirements and external regulations

• Utilize internal and external resources to identify broad and diverse set of suppliers for each RFP bid to ensure competitiveness while meeting organizational needs

Continuous Improvement

• Support Procurement Improvement initiatives to further structure the area's processes and tools

• Identify potential procurement tools and technology to enhance internal capabilities and conduct cost / benefit analysis

• Provide inputs to monthly and annual spend outlook by category and provide consultation and support to stakeholders as necessary

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or related fields preferred

• 5+ years' experience in procurement, marketing or related areas

• Experience in the beverage industry and / or CPG companies preferred

• Relevant business experience with a proven track record of increasing responsibility in procurement for direct categories

• Knowledge of sourcing process for direct spend categories, including supplier management best practices and competitive bidding (e.g., RFI, RFP, RFQ) processes as well as supply market dynamics

• Experience with eSourcing tools (e.g., Coupa, Jaggaer) and high proficiency in MS Office

• Demonstrated track record of collaborating cross-functionally in a Procurement context

• Excels in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture and can deal with ambiguity

We are growing a lasting legacy in the beverage alcohol industry, with people first. Apply now!

We thank all candidates for their interest in MABIUC and we will reach out to those candidates that are under consideration. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter.

At Mark Anthony, we live by our 5 Core Values every day:

Sense of Urgency

Our business moves fast and so do we. We understand the power of now. We have relentless drive and believe if it can be done, we're the ones who will do it first.

Authenticity

We need to stay real because our brands, our stories and our culture must remain genuine to thrive. When we have the best intentions for all, we create space to be our whole selves and do great things together.

Simplicity

Our lives are complicated enough. So why use 50 words when you can use 5?We thrive in ambiguity and change, but we also know how to translate our goals into simple explanations and actions.

Humility

Egos distract us. When we're humble, we're open to listen, take feedback and change direction quickly. We're here for each other, and together we do great things.

Trust

We respect and rely on each other. Trust is the backbone of our relationships, and we work hard not to break it. This level of trust allows us to be all-in and take comfort in the support of our teams.