Sr. Procurement Manager (POS Displays)

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Santa Monica, CA, USA
In-Office
112K-168K Annually
Senior level
Food
The Role
The Senior Manager of Technical Procurement leads strategic sourcing and category management for POS materials, optimizing processes, supplier relationships, and product lifecycle management.
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Company Description

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the Senior Manager of Technical Procurement leads the end-to-end strategy and execution for the Permanent Point-of-Sale (POS) category. This role is responsible for category strategy development, supplier relationship management, and product lifecycle management for permanent display solutions, including metal, wire, plastic, and mixed-material structures.

As a strategic partner to the Trade Marketing team, the Senior Manager of Technical Procurement serves as a subject matter expert in materials and sourcing—both current and emerging. They provide critical insight into cost, lead times, quality, and supply implications that inform key business decisions. The role oversees supplier strategy, negotiations, and product development to deliver high-quality, compliant, market-ready solutions that support brand and commercial objectives.

Using data-driven decision making and continuous lifecycle optimization, the Senior Manager of Technical Procurement ensures that products and partnerships deliver sustainable, long-term value. As a key cross-functional leader, this role balances priorities across teams and ensures that procurement decisions are made with a holistic view of their impact on the entire organization.

Job Description

CATEGORY MANAGEMENT

Implement the global category framework at the local level, ensuring alignment with HQ Category Leads while developing and executing category and commodity strategies that improve efficiency.

Identify sourcing opportunities by defining, segmenting, and analyzing category spend.

Ensure full compliance with the category management process, including opportunity assessments, portfolio analyses, and strategic follow‑ups.

Align product strategy and local portfolio decisions with key stakeholders to maintain a consistent, category‑driven direction.

STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT

Conduct market and supplier research to identify sourcing opportunities and support strategic sourcing initiatives, including multi‑sourcing and supplier transitions.

Reduce costs and improve efficiency by optimizing sourcing processes, product designs, materials, and services.

Perform post‑development commercial analysis, including cost breakdowns and structured evaluations of commodities, suppliers, and commercial impacts.

Conduct root cause analysis of supplier performance issues, enhance corrective action plans, and support timely issue resolution.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Lead the complete sourcing and tender lifecycle, from qualification and supplier briefings to running tenders, negotiating prices, selecting suppliers, and managing commercial impacts.

Support product development from initial brief to buy-ready status, including scope management, timelines, risk management, compliance, certifications, documentation, and sustainability data.

Participate in press checks and ensure that product quality meets all specified requirements.

PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

Ensure accurate product data, documentation, and risk/quality management across all systems and processes.

Support improvements throughout the product lifecycle, including managing complaints, coordinating inspections, and leading product modifications.

Conduct finished goods inspections or manage them through third-party providers.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

5+ years of experience in a technical and strategic procurement role

CPM/CPSM or Six Sigma certification(s)

Solid understanding and practical application of negotiation, supply chain, sourcing, contracting, and supplier management principles

Ability to develop procurement strategies with suppliers, including ongoing negotiations, pricing, improvement of key supply chain metrics, and daily support of efficient supply chain operations

Strong research skills to analyze and evaluate complex procurement data

Knowledge and understanding of root cause analysis tools

Strong stakeholder alignment skills and effective cross-functional communication

Experience with systems such as SAP or Oracle, business intelligence tools, and the Microsoft Office suite

Additional Information

This position is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa.
The base salary range for this position is $112,000 - 168,000 + cash incentives. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.
Our current Benefits include:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)

Red Bull North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in a technical and strategic procurement role
  • CPM/CPSM or Six Sigma certification(s)
  • Solid understanding of negotiation, supply chain, sourcing, contracting, and supplier management principles
  • Experience with systems such as SAP or Oracle and business intelligence tools

Red Bull Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Red Bull and has not been reviewed or approved by Red Bull.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is characterized by comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans alongside robust mental health access, including up to 25 free coaching/therapy sessions and digital physical therapy. Wellness initiatives such as gym subsidies, on-site fitness classes, and Fit For Flight further enhance overall healthcare value.
  • Parental & Family Support Family supports include paid family leave, incentives for healthy pregnancies, coverage for doulas/midwives, free breast milk shipment, and caregiving resources like subsidized back-up care. Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement up to $25,000 and parenting support tools broaden accessibility across family stages.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off is positioned as generous, typically ranging from 20–30 days annually, with Red Bull North America noted at 36 days. A paid holiday schedule complements vacation and leave options.

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The Company
HQ: Fuschl
26,878 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

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