Manager Procurement Operations

Type: Fixed-Term – 9 month contract              

Location: Newbridge, Ireland

Work Schedule: Hybrid  

Reporting To: Snr Manager, Procurement Operations

Purpose

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving Procurement strategies & capabilities and leading governance best practices and controls for Procurement policies, systems, and processes.  Additional responsibilities include developing and implementing end-to-end integrated solutions including Procurement contract management and enabling through data and contracts; the successful rollout of Ariba Supply chain collaboration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the offshore team and/or internal team to ensure Purchasing contract management (PCM) requests are being executed within the relevant SLA, identify other KPIs that should be used to drive operational efficiencies
• Ensure adherence to SLAs with both internal and external teams
• Identify & manage the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing contract management process
• Establish operating policies and procedures for Procurement
• Manage a documentation library of standard operating procedures. Identify gaps in documentation, creating missing documents, as needed.
• Build strategic partnerships with key functions and stakeholders
• Collaborate with IT, AP, Suppliers, Quality and Manufacturing to identify root causes and implement solutions for all issues, including those related to SAP IDOC errors, Ariba SCC transactions, and supplier claims.
• Be subject matter expert for procurement master data and systems, including SAP, ServiceNow, Stibo, PowerBI
• Represent the Procurement Operations function with the Business Units to partner with supply chain, sourcing on IBP and Supplier Forecast accuracy initiatives
• Procurement scorecard: Identify KPI and performance management.
• Create onboarding material for new joiners to include SOPs, FAQs etc.
• Provide training to planners, sourcing team and other users where relevant
• Identify new ways of working and changes to team structure that would benefit team productivity
• Ensure compliance with all corporate policies, internal controls, business procedures as well as supplier and intercompany transactions

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited university
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to navigate and thrive in a multinational and matrix environment
• Experience and proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive changes, issue resolution, and improvements
• Ability to define opportunities, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and implement solutions
• Strong communication skills with internal stakeholders, external customers, and suppliers
• Highly organized, great attention to detail, thorough, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload and work successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in MS Office suite and experience working with ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Experience in working with business intelligence tools Power BI preferred etc.
• Leading cross-functional projects
• Management & development of team members
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role

At KDP Ireland, you will find that:

• We aspire to have the top talent within the industry and are committed to maintaining an extraordinarily brilliant, remarkably diverse, and decidedly engaged team.
• We invest in the development and growth of our employees and promote continuous learning to enable progressive career tracks.
• We offer a competitive salary and bonus structure, and excellent employee benefits including private medical care, pension contributions, and holiday entitlements for permanent employees.
• We provide Global exposure – As a multi-national CPG with HQ offices in the USA and peers operating in five countries. 
• We have an active interest in the community - We run events throughout the year to support local charities, people & communities.

KDP Ireland is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. KDP Ireland recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, or any other status protected by law.

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.