Director, Procurement - Indirect Capex

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.  

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative.  We seek out new challenges and conquer them.  This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?  

Summary Description:

Directs and oversees an organization’s purchasing of direct raw materials.  Develops policies and procedures related to the procurement of Indirect materials and Capex.  Responsible for leading the development and implementation of our sourcing strategies that deliver total cost efficiencies, supply assurance, quality and sustainability of these parts or services.  Develops and leads strategic sourcing, cost management/negotiations, supplier management, contract management and problem resolution. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Directs policies and procedures for the procurement of indirect purchases and Capex to achieve organizational goals.
• Brings and enhances supplier / industry market intelligence and insight as a source of innovation and value creation.
• Develops sourcing strategies and cost reduction opportunities while ensuring supply and quality.
• Continuously identifies and realizes cost saving opportunities without supply or quality disruptions.  
• Develops and maintains strong supplier relationships, including KPI management of suppliers’ performance.  
• Strategic management of the category portfolio to ensure supply assurance and ongoing cost reduction.
• Close collaboration with Operation, engineering and sales to ensure successful development and execution of new capital investments
• Provide hedge recommendation for energy purchases.
• Manage functional KPIs, including reporting savings in alignment with procurement finance.
• Provide overall planning, budgeting and personnel development for self and direct reports.
• Manages and develops direct report (s).
• Negotiate and awards larger (multi-year) contracts
• Supports purchasing process improvements as designated by the Procurement Vice President.
• Provides highest level of service to internal and external customers. 

Competencies/Skills/Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of procurement systems and sourcing of indirect services, MRO and Capex
• Strong understanding of the product lifecycle
• Excellent communication and negotiations skills
• Strong management skills with the ability to drive initiatives to completion
• Ability to quickly analyze and solve complex problems
• Self-starter, self-motivator and driven to succeed
• Organizationally savvy & entrepreneurial mindset
• Ability to be a team player, to work independently and cross-functionally while being a change agent
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and high degree of uncertainty

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business. MBA preferred
• 10 years of experience in purchasing, Engineering or other related fields

Refresco Leadership Competences:

• Group Leadership: Directing and guiding a group of employees in the performance of their tasks; establishing and maintaining the team spirit and joint activities needed to achieve a set goal.
• Coaching: Directing and guiding an employee in the performance of his/her job; adapting coaching style to employee and situation so that the employee can develop optimally.
• Teamwork: Contributing actively to a joint result or solution to a problem, even when such teamwork concerns a matter which is not of immediate personal interest.
• Entrepreneurial: Recognizing market opportunities for both current and new products/services and considering them in a business-like manner; taking risks to achieve a business advantage
• Vision: Standing back from day-to-day activities; concentrating on major issues and long-term policy
• Behavioral flexibility: Modifying one's behavior to reach a set goal when problems or opportunities arise
• Performance Orientation: Setting high standards regarding one's own work and acting; accordingly, showing dissatisfaction with merely average performance
• Results orientation: Actively focused on achieving results and objectives; ready to act in case of disappointing results

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

A Career with Refresco  

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:  

• Medical/dental/vision insurance  
• Life insurance  
• 401(k) savings plan with company match  
• Paid holidays and vacation  
• Well-being benefits  
• Discount programs  

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!  

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