Job Description
Veracruz, Veracruz
Education Level
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business (or other related degree programs).
Years of experience
7+ years sourcing and procurement management experience
Summary
Reporting to the Director of TBA Procurement – Strategic Initiatives – Construction & Engineering, the position is accountable for developing sourcing strategies aligned with cross functional business partners and in line with the strategic priorities of the company. This role is responsible for fostering best practices in the execution of procurement project plans, establishing agreements that are in the best interest of CBI and serve as the procurement focal point by steering the P2P processes for CAPEX projects to ensure they are executed on time and complete. CAPEX Continuity Initiatives comprise of projects to support production of existing sites and existing operations. This includes but is not limited to: Construction, Engineering and related categories.
Depending on project strategy, the CAPEX Category Manager may oversee the activities of an EPC, CMA or CMR Procurement and/or in-house Procurement organization.
Through CBI’s ONEProcurement initiative, the CAPEX Category Manager, TBA Procurement will assess the current capital commercialization strategy and identify solutions to optimize ways of working across the organization as it relates to capital purchases.
Soft Skills
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Capital project experience with EPC contractor or large operator
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Proven track record in delivery of complex, cross-functional procurement initiatives on time and on budget on a global footprint.
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Ability to influence a multi-national cross-functional team to deliver with excellence
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Seasoned procurement professional, knowledgeable in procurement best practices
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Experience in MRP and Procurement systems SAP, Ariba and Tableau at a minimum
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Strong organizational skills, focused on details, and multi-task oriented
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Champions best practice processes, tools, and commitment to provide quality procurement products / customer service
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Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate change management with colleagues and key contacts throughout Constellation Brands
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Expertise in providing high levels of service within a complex customer-service oriented organization
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Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiating skills, is perceptive and adaptable
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Must be able to interface at all levels of the organization and with suppliers to solve problems when facing evolving demands
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Demonstrated success in leveraging company-wide spend by ensuring the implementation of large/complex agreements
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In-depth knowledge and experience of procurement processes (category management, strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management, and spend analysis), organization, technology required
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Proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), familiarity with Source-to-pay tools
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Expertise with Capital sourcing strategy development, including in-depth knowledge of supplier management best practices, category terminology and contract negotiation
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Strong financial and analytical skills with a high degree of business acumen
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Highly self-motivated with a strong internal drive for results
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A high degree of problem-solving capability and the ability to drive change with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Demonstrated negotiation skills with strong negotiation management experience
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A good understanding of project management methodologies and e-procurement processes and tools
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In-depth knowledge and experience of strategic sourcing processes, organization, technology
Technical Skills
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Bilingual in Spanish and English
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Beverage alcohol experience preferred
Responsibilities
1. Lead the development and execution of TBA Procurement strategies for Construction and Engineering categories as identified by and in conjunction with Director of Capex Strategic Initiatives-Construction & Engineering.
2. Interface with Procurement and Engineering peers to identify category opportunities and develop strategies that maximize value for the businesses.
3. Support early phase activities such as development and implementation of internal project purchasing and contracting/subcontracting strategies. As the Project nears execution phase, focus will shift to oversight of purchasing / subcontracting execution by the EPC/CMA/CMR contractor and/or in-house procurement group, ensuring effective progression of the endorsed project purchasing and materials management strategies.
4. Lead key negotiations of contractual agreements to ensure that they meet CBI’s business needs, adhere to corporate standards and financially deliver against our value commitments.
5. Provide market insights to cross-functional Procurement, Engineering and Operational teams
•Drive supplier compression and de-complexity of spend to deliver finance and operational value
6. Partner with Engineering & Operations to embed structure and discipline in the End-to-End CAPEX sourcing and redeployment process.
•Serve as an influential change agent to the broad stakeholder community as it relates to the sourcing and contract execution process.
7. Accountable for delivering Procurement sourcing strategies and commercial management of suppliers across multiple Divisions
•Proactively assess the current deployment of capital initiatives and optimize where possible
8 Review business cases for contracts to ensure alignment to strategy
•Develop sourcing approach (RFP, targeted, strategic) and value levers
9. Ensure alignment of business unit category objectives and TBA category KPI’s inclusive of NPD’s, Cost Savings and Supplier Relationship Management
•Work in conjunction with the Procurement COE to ensure consistent reporting and KPI’s are in place for accountable projects
10.Builds overall supplier management plan and go to market strategy for Continuity CAPEX initiatives
•Spend ranging from $100M to $30ooM annually
Location
Veracruz Brewery
Additional Locations
Job Type
Full time
Job Area
Supply Chain
Equal 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).
Top Skills
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