The Information Technology & Corporate Services Indirect Procurement Director is responsible for building category strategies and managing sourcing activity for Information Technology (IT) and Corporate Services and other assigned categories in support of Constellation Brands’ objectives and growth strategies. In this role, you will report to the V.P., Corporate Indirect Procurement and will lead a team managing the procurement activities around the assigned categories. Other categories for this role will include the technology stack supporting Marketing, Consulting, Financial Services, and other associated work. This position works closely with the all-business units and cross-functional teams to achieve strategic sourcing objectives for the spend area and will have direct reports for associated IT, H.R., Finance and other Corporate-related deliverables. You will be responsible for driving the strategy for CBI’s future technology strategy sourcing, establishing the business case and driving implementation as well as adoption of new and existing technologies. This role will work within an open ecosystem of internal and external partners, promoting rapid, iterative innovation across the organization.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, change agent and influential relationship builder with a passion for the IT space and experience leading large-scale programs, and building a diverse, high-performing supply base. This role will have significant exposure across the organization including to the most senior levels, so executive presence and strong communication and presentation skills are also critically important. This position will sit on the Information & Data Solutions (IDS) Leadership Team representing all of Procurement, Transportation, and Logistics.
Responsibilities
Nine-figure Spend responsibility.
Plans, develops and implements business plans and budgets, including long-range objectives, performance goals and metrics for each category. Collaborates with Operations, Legal, Supply Chain and other customers as needed to champion cross-functional sourcing initiatives. Understands category specific (Beer and W&S operations) principles and value of analytics.
Creates collaborative business plans with strategic vendors and negotiates strategies and programs. Oversees that Category Managers develop and maintain positive vendor relationships. Approves Category Manager vendor contract negotiations, guaranteeing the attainment of the most advantageous pricing, terms, discounts, allowances, quality, delivery, service and dating (where applicable). Ensures all goods and services meet established standards. Addresses business unit complaints, requests, and questions and resolves within guidelines.
Actively participate on the Procurement and IDS leadership team
Provide oversight and input into future direction, priorities and needs of the Procurement organization
Manage and oversee the delivery of projects necessary to execute on the defined strategy and success criteria. This includes requirements gathering, business case development, technology selection, project management, implementation, end user adoption, and governance of in-house developed solutions as well as those Cloud-based “as a Service” (XaaS)”.
Ensure corporate standards, goals, strategies and performance are appropriately cascaded through the Procurement organization and are understood and supported
Participate in the talent review process and ensure appropriate actions are taken to meet company expectations with respect to recruiting, talent management, succession planning and people development
Thorough understanding of the Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Procurement-to-Pay (P2P) processes & tools;
Provide direction and lead key corporate initiatives for example, Working Capital, Sustainability and Diversity
Promote a culture of innovation through the procurement function by creating the vision and communicating needs throughout the organization
Lead, develop and inspire a team of managers, analysts and coordinators to ensure departmental and business goals are met
Define roles and responsibilities, hire, coach, develop, train and provide discipline when necessary for assigned resources
Strategic planning – create a clear vision and develop long term strategic plans for the Procurement COE to support Procurement Objectives.
Annually assess current and future functional requirements and ensure strategy meets the needs of the businesses
Collaborate with Category Management, Business Unit Management and other internal stakeholders to identify future needs and design strategy to support
Communicate implement, refresh and validate strategic plan as needed
Develop Procurement Center of Excellence (PCOE) talent pool to deliver exceptional results and provide ongoing benchmarks
Directly manages complex global negotiations with suppliers that require appropriate posturing and a detailed strategic plan.
Collaborate with Category Management to drive execution of projects in support of category strategies and overall Procurement results
Assess external best practices, tools, systems and approaches and incorporate such into the strategy for Procurement processes and systems
Ensure Procurement functional training programs reflect short and long-term needs and goals
Liaison with BU Procurement and Corporate Procurement to assure that price management reflects work of Category Management groups, supporting contract and price compliance
Maintain an understanding of new technologies, including AI and GenAI, and apply innovative ideas to continuously improve procurement performance
Has a depth of understanding of all procurement systems functionality, processes, and analytics that enables successful management for current and future direction in the areas covered by the PCOE
Drives to execute divisional benefits and/or cost savings goals and targets. Assures the appropriate use of Corporate capital.
Ensures positive vendor relationships are maintained; monitors supplier’s performance and holds supplier accountable for the adherence to CBI policies, procedures and appropriate service levels.
Reporting Relationship
This role will report directly into the VP, Corporate Indirect Procurement
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Business (or other related degree programs).
15+ years sourcing and procurement management experience.
Proven track record in delivery of complex, cross-functional procurement initiatives on time and on budget
Seasoned procurement professional, knowledgeable in procurement best practices
Experience in MRP and Procurement systems (SAP Ariba a plus)
Strong organizational skills, focused on details, and multi-task oriented
Strong people management, development and coaching experience
Champions best practice processes, tools, and commitment to provide quality procurement products / customer service
Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate change management with colleagues and key contacts throughout Constellation
Expertise in providing high levels of service within a complex customer-service oriented organization
Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiating skills, is perceptive and adaptable
Must be able to interface at all levels of the organization and with suppliers to solve problems when facing evolving demands
Demonstrated success in leveraging company-wide spend by ensuring the implementation of large/complex agreements
In-depth knowledge and experience of procurement processes (category management, strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management, and spend analysis), organization, technology required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), familiarity with S2P tools
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or equivalent
Beverage alcohol experience
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Lifting may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Travel up to 30%
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Additional Locations
Rochester, New York
Job Type
Full time
Job Area
Supply Chain
The salary range for this role is:
$113,200.00 - $203,600.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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).
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