What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Manager, Indirects, Global position at Beam Inc.?
Date: Mar 5, 2025
Location: Chicago, IL, US
Company: Suntory Global Spirits
At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.
What makes this a great opportunity?
The Indirect Procurement (Sourcing) division at Suntory Global Spirits is undergoing a solid and positive transformation. It is an exciting time to be a part of a division that is tasked with changing the way we do business, working with our suppliers and driving process improvement. Indirect Procurement is a team that is positively defining its role and interaction with the greater Supply Chain organization. Through great efforts we have gained significant alignment with our business partners and look to continue our integration and growth within the team.
Role Responsibilities
Responsible for executing the strategy of sourcing all needs for Indirect Category Spend - Travel, Fleet, IT, HR, Legal and Consulting.
Building and fostering the cross-functional relationships among Procurement, IT, HR, Legal Operations, Engineering, Capex GBS, and supplier teams
Support Plant Procurement leaders to drive efficiencies in spend in the Indirects: MRO, maintenance, and services at our Operating Units
Support overall Source to Pay implementation efforts in alignment with Indirect Procurement, building process capability for ongoing maintenance of Indirects in those identified areas of opportunity
Support central and regional offices in the development of Indirects products and services
Driving compliance of all industry and Beam Suntory standards related to the sourcing and strategies around the goods and service needs of stakeholders
Delivering financial strategies and goals of the Indirects Procurement team to those of the larger Procurement, Commercial and Operations divisions
Responsible for executing the strategy of sourcing all needs for Indirect Category Spend – Travel, Fleet, IT, HR, Legal and Consulting MRO, Maintenance, OU services, offices, etc..
Build long term relationships, establish agreements, and development of catalogue and punchouts for indirect materials
Driving compliance of all industry and Beam Suntory standards related to the sourcing and strategies around the goods and service needs of stakeholders
Delivering financial strategies and goals of the Indirects Procurement team to those of the larger Procurement, Commercial and Operations divisions
Building and fostering the cross-functional relationships among Procurement, IT, HR, Legal Operations, Engineering, Capex GBS, and supplier teams
Support Plant Procurement leaders to drive efficiencies in spend in the Indirects: MRO, maintenance, and services at our Operating Units
Support overall Source to Pay implementation efforts in alignment with Indirect Procurement, building process capability for ongoing maintenance of Indirects in those identified areas of opportunity
Support central and regional offices in the development of Indirects products and services
Driving compliance of all industry and Beam Suntory standards related to the sourcing and strategies around the goods and service needs of stakeholders
Delivering financial strategies and goals of the Indirects Procurement team to those of the larger Procurement, Commercial and Operations divisions
Responsible for executing the strategy of sourcing all needs for Indirect Category Spend – Travel, Fleet, IT, HR, Legal and Consulting MRO, Maintenance, OU services, offices, etc..
Build long term relationships, establish agreements, and development of catalogue and punchouts for indirect materials
Driving compliance of all industry and Beam Suntory standards related to the sourcing and strategies around the goods and service needs of stakeholders
Delivering financial strategies and goals of the Indirects Procurement team to those of the larger Procurement, Commercial and Operations divisions
Qualifications
Education-Bachelor’s Degree in business related discipline or equivalent experience
Years of experience-Minimum of five to seven (5-7) years’ experience in the procurement of goodsand services (IT,travel, fleet, corporate services MRO, maintenance, Operating Unit services, etc.)
Level of experience-Supervisor
Industry experience-Helpful
Travel %-25%
Years of experience-Minimum of five to seven (5-7) years’ experience in the procurement of goodsand services (IT,travel, fleet, corporate services MRO, maintenance, Operating Unit services, etc.)
Level of experience-Supervisor
Industry experience-Helpful
Travel %-25%
The salary range for this role, based in Chicago, is $110,000-$125,000 along with an annual bonus, 401K match, profit sharing, and medical and wellness benefits. The salary range is commensurate with the candidate’s location, experience, and skillset. The range will vary if outside of this location.
At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.
Salary : $110,000 - $125,000
