Job Description
Mexico City, Veracruz, Nava u Obregón
Nivel de Estudios
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience; MBA
preferred.
Experiencia Requerida
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 is preferred.
Habilidades
- 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 with the ability to build effective relationships at all organizational levels.
- 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 the ability to use data to develop recommendations and make decisions.
Resumen
The Senior Specialist, Direct Materials Procurement supports the strategic sourcing and management of primary packaging and other direct material categories, including but not limited to glass, cans, closures, wirehoods, and luxury packaging. In this role, the Senior Specialist, Direct Materials Procurement collaborates with suppliers and cross-functional partners to advance sourcing and sustainability initiatives, negotiate and manage contracts, mitigate supply and packaging risks, and deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, service, innovation, and supply continuity. The successful candidate will apply strong project management, analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills to manage competing priorities, respond quickly to evolving business needs, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Responsabilidades
1. Own category strategy and execution for assigned direct materials, including but not limited to capsules, screwcaps, wirehoods, and luxury boxes, while supporting sourcing strategies for glass and cans.
2. Develop and implement sourcing plans that improve cost, quality, service, supply continuity, innovation, and overall value across direct procurement categories.
3. Own and advance assigned sustainability initiatives in partnership with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders, supporting broader company sustainability objectives.
4. Lead competitive sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and the drafting and execution of supply agreements.
5. Proactively manage supplier contracts through renegotiation, extension, renewal, and performance-review cycles.
6. Build and maintain productive supplier relationships and collaborate with internal partners across Brand, Buying Operations, Category Management, Graphics, Packaging Technology, Planning, Finance, and Operations.
7. Identify procurement and packaging risks, recommend solutions, and coordinate cross-functional action to support new product development and ongoing business needs.
8. Execute tactical and strategic initiatives that deliver sustainable savings, cost avoidance, risk reduction, and other measurable sources of value.
9. Track category performance, market conditions, project milestones, risks, and savings, and communicate clear updates and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
10. Ensure compliance with procurement and finance policies, the company code of conduct, contractual requirements, and applicable external regulations.
11. Support continuous improvement and manage special projects or business priorities as assigned.
Location
Ciudad de Mexico, MexicoAdditional Locations
Obregon, Sonora, Mexico, Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, Veracruz, Veracruz, MexicoJob Type
Full timeJob Area
Supply ChainEqual 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).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- At least three years of progressively responsible experience in strategic sourcing, direct materials procurement, procurement consulting, supply chain, or a related discipline
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management, supplier management, and competitive bidding processes, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ activities
- Supplier negotiation, contract drafting, contract management, and commercial decision-making skills
- Project management, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, communication, and relationship-building capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- 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
- MBA
- Consumer packaged goods experience
Constellation Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Constellation Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Constellation Brands.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision offerings alongside wellness resources. Additional supports such as telemedicine and mental-health programs are positioned as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits appear comparatively strong, with a 401(k) match structure and an added non-elective contribution described in the materials. Profit sharing and employee stock purchase access are also included in the broader financial-security toolkit.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is framed as generous, covering vacation, holidays, and sick time, with some roles citing substantial starting PTO. Work–life supports such as flexible or hybrid arrangements and summer hours are also part of the offering for eligible roles.
Constellation Brands Insights
What We Do
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love because we believe elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. It’s worth our dedication, hard work, and calculated risks to anticipate market trends and deliver more for our consumers, shareholders, employees, and industry. This dedication is what has driven us to become one of the fastest-growing, large CPG companies in the U.S. at retail, and it drives our pursuit to deliver what’s next. Every day, people reach for our high-end, iconic imported beer brands such as those in the Corona brand family like the flagship Corona Extra, Modelo Especial and the flavorful lineup of Modelo Cheladas, Pacifico, and Victoria; our fine wine and craft spirits brands, including The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery, Casa Noble Tequila, and High West Whiskey; and our premium wine brands such as Kim Crawford and Meiomi. As an agriculture-based company, we have a long history of operating sustainably and responsibly. Our ESG strategy is embedded into our business and our work focuses on serving as good stewards of the environment, enhancing social equity within our industry and communities, and promoting responsible beverage alcohol consumption. These commitments ground our aspirations beyond driving the bottom line as we work to create a future that is truly Worth Reaching For. To learn more, visit www.cbrands.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn
