Procurement Category Manager, Indirect

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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:

The Indirect Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across all indirect spend categories—such as MRO, professional services, IT, facilities, HR services, and operations. This role will lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives, negotiate major supplier contracts, and deliver cost savings while improving quality, service, and vendor performance. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship management skills

Essential Functions:

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Lead sourcing strategies for select indirect spend categories to optimize cost, quality, risk, and performance.
• Conduct spend analysis to identify savings opportunities and improve supplier value.
• Develop category roadmaps and long-term sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.

Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers to ensure a competitive supplier landscape.
• Lead contract negotiations, RFx processes, and supplier evaluations.
• Manage ongoing supplier relationships to ensure compliance, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and monitor supplier KPIs and scorecards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal stakeholders (IT, HR, Finance, Operations, Legal, etc.) to understand business needs and define sourcing requirements.
• Serve as the primary Procurement advisor to internal teams on market insights, contract risk, and sourcing best practices.

Cost Optimization & Process Improvement

• Deliver year-over-year cost savings through strategic sourcing and total cost of ownership (TCO) methodologies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes, automate workflows, and increase efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval workflows, and governance procedures.

Risk & Compliance

• Evaluate and mitigate supplier risks, including financial, operational, compliance, and ESG considerations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, contracts, and procurement records.
• Support audits, contract renewals, and supplier compliance initiatives.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing.
• Demonstrated contract negotiation and vendor management experience.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba, Oracle) and MS Office/Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Must understand “Total Cost of Ownership” concepts.
• Be a proactive problem solver.
• Must be able to work independently and handle multiple work assignments.
• Strong sense of urgency.

Competencies:

• Strategic thinking & business acumen
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Project management and prioritization
• Analytical problem-solving
• Relationshi