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Primo Brands · 2 days ago

Director of Procurement Resins, Rigid Plastics, Ingredients

Stamford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $220K/yr

7+ years exp

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. They are seeking a Director of Procurement to lead a team and work closely with key stakeholders to define and implement buying strategies for resins, rigid plastics, and ingredients across all business units.

ConsumerFood and BeverageWaterWater PurificationWater Transportation

Responsibilities

Mentor and lead a team of procurement managers covering the categories of virgin resins: PET & HDPE, Recycled PET, rigid plastics to include bottles and closures and ingredients, such as flavors, minerals, sweeteners, etc

Collaborate to define and execute the procurement strategy for the category across all business units, including our Canadian business partners

Lead and perform RFI/RFP activities for the categories

Engage with stakeholders & legal function to negotiate and finalize agreements and SOWs

Responsible for developing a sustainable procurement strategy

Ensure that a robust procurement network is established that allows for long-term business continuity with lowest cost of goods

Responsible to ensure manufacturing operations can run optimally without interruption due to lack of materials

Develop and execute best in class vendor rationalization and management program

Identify cost savings opportunities and reduce total cost of ownership in the categories

Capture incremental added value from our suppliers

Engage and manage the relationship with various stakeholders

Ensure compliance of Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards

Qualification

Procurement experienceStrategic category managementNegotiation skillsSAP experienceStakeholder managementMarket researchMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Minimum 7 years in the procurement function, experience within direct materials and plastic packaging required. Experience managing or leading people

BS degree in Supply Chain Management or other applicable discipline

Commercial understanding of strategic category management

Strong negotiation skills, able to lead complex negotiations, manage the relationship and driving demanding service levels

Ability to work independently to identify and research relevant market, industry and supplier information

Experience in stakeholder management and the ability to influence senior management

Proven track record in working collaboratively with different teams in complex organizations and supporting multiple sourcing initiatives

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must have strong knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Preferred

SAP experience highly preferred

Benefits

This role is eligible for an annual bonus.

Company

Primo Brands

Primo Brands™ is a leading North American branded beverage company with a focus on healthy hydration, delivering sustainably and domestically sourced diversified offerings across products, formats, channels, price points and consumer occasions, distributed in every state and Canada.

Founded in 1952

Tampa, Florida, USA

10001+ employees