Snr Manager Procurement Operations

Keurig Dr Pepper - Kildare, OK

Full-time - Senior

Kildare, OK

10,001+ employees

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

KDP Ireland is looking for a Senior Manager to lead its Procurement Operations team, which includes direct reports in both Ireland and the United States. This role focuses on driving procurement strategies, implementing governance best practices, and managing the risk of loss for direct materials in KDP Global Sourcing. The successful candidate will develop integrated solutions and lead cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and effective issue resolution in procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5 internal employees and an offshore third-party team, managing end-to-end transactional processes.
• Build and deliver the budget for the Operations team.
• Establish operating policies and procedures for Procurement.
• Build strategic partnerships with key functions and stakeholders.
• Lead initiatives to drive continuous improvement across systems and processes.
• Collaborate with IT, AP, Suppliers, Quality, and Manufacturing to identify root causes and implement solutions for issues related to SAP IDOC errors, Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration transactions, and supplier claims.
• Monitor shipments of procured goods against shipping notifications to manage inventory status and risk proactively.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to drive operational efficiencies and support the buy-sell model.
• Act as a subject matter expert for procurement master data and systems, including Fiori, ServiceNow, Stibo, and SAP.
• Represent the Procurement Operations function with Business Units to drive IBP and Supplier Forecast accuracy initiatives.
• Ensure compliance for supplier and inter-company transactions and adherence to corporate policies, internal controls, and business procedures.

Requirements

• Proven experience in procurement operations management.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams.
• Expertise in procurement systems and processes, including SAP and Ariba.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the beverage industry or similar fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with international procurement processes.
• Knowledge of risk management in procurement.

Benefits

• Health and wellness support programs.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Employee programs designed to enhance work satisfaction.