Director of Procurement - External Manufacturing

Title: Director, External Manufacturing Sourcing

Type: Full-Time                            

Location: Frisco, TX

Reporting To: VP, US Sourcing

Purpose: in the pursuit of growth, KDP constantly drives innovation, offering consumers a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. Generating fuel for growth and operating under a dynamic capital allocation framework are complementary elements of our strategy, requiring the use of external manufacturing capabilities in specific situations in which choices related with capabilities, capacity, scale and/or capital investments must occur.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing: 

• Design sourcing strategies to optimize external manufacturing capabilities, driving efficiency and innovation. 
• Collaborate with CAPEX, Strategic SC Programs and Long-range Planning teams for “Make vs Buy” assessments across regions and brand portfolios. 
• Align stakeholders and BU leaders with category strategies to achieve BU goals, including cost savings and risk mitigation. 
• Manage all aspects of strategic category management and supplier lifecycle, including strategy development, deployment, supplier segmentation, performance management, and risk analysis. 

Supplier Relationship and Performance Management: 

• Foster strategic partnerships that align with agreements and business needs. 
• Aggregate performance data from multiple sources related to finance, quality and service KPIs
• Address any deviations of KPIs against contractual commitments

Supplier Base Development and Activation: 

• Conduct market scanning and capability assessments of external suppliers, cataloging technologies for future needs. 
• Support the activation of new suppliers and manage supplier exits. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to qualify and activate new partners. 

Financial Oversight and Optimization: 

• Support the Annual Operating Planning (AOP) process and financial forecasting to ensure predictable spending. 
• Manage conversion costs at external manufacturers and address financial variances. 
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to drive cost optimization. 

Contract Management: 

• Negotiate service agreements and clarify roles for sourcing and management. 
• Conduct quarterly business reviews with strategic suppliers. 
• Collaborate with Legal, Tax, Finance, and other functions to draft and negotiate complex contracts. 
• Lead compliance initiatives related to ethical sourcing, risk management, and sustainability. 
• Ensure projects meet business standards before implementation, covering quality, regulatory compliance, finance, marketing, sales, manufacturing, and supply chain deployment. 

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university
• Minimum 10 years procurement leadership experience, preferably in CPG
• Experience in external manufacturing category management
• Experience leading and realizing year-over-year productivity programs.
• Experience as a change agent and negotiator to reach consensus, buy-in and commitment from internal and external partners.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
• Experience in supplier identification, development, and qualification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced organization; manage and prioritize multiple issues and projects with urgency and responsiveness.

• Proficiency in navigating a multinational and matrix environment.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen
• Excellent judgment about proactive communication, issue escalation and solutions proposal
• Strong decision-making abilities and experience leading teams and complex projects
• Collaborative, team-first mindset to drive optimal results for the organization.

Travel

• Travelling for up to 20% of the time to meet/ visit with suppliers, KDP stakeholders

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.